Whole Foods sets November 5 opening in Bradenton
The Heritage Harbour store gives Parrish shoppers another nearby option. Here is what is coming, plus the fine print on opening-day offers.
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Local reporting and useful guides, by Trenton Miller · LPT Realty.
Coquina’s market has a new spot for your next beach day
A new place to browse, then an afternoon on the sand: an easygoing outing in Bradenton Beach.
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A Saturday beer date in Palmetto? Lagerfest gives you a reason.
Corporate Ladder’s September 26 event has free entry, classic beer styles and an afternoon food truck. I’d go for the early shift.
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Hunsader’s pumpkin festival has three weekends. Here’s how I’d pick one.
The Bradenton farm’s October festival brings different shows on different dates. Admission, parking and a few small extras help explain the real family cost.
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Those fairy wings have a Saturday morning appointment.
Robinson Preserve’s Fairy Festival brings crafts, storytime and a little make-believe to Bradenton on September 19. The key for Parrish families: use the south entrance.
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That mansion in Ellenton deserves more than a drive-by.
Gamble Mansion makes a nearby history outing with free grounds and a modest tour fee. Go for the building; stay for the complicated story behind it.
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Coquina by boat: a new way to make a beach day of it
The Gulf Islands Ferry now reaches Coquina Beach. From Parrish, start in downtown Bradenton, change boats at Bridge Street, and budget for both legs.
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Little Manatee River State Park: a nearby nature day with one closure to check first
The Wimauma park offers a change of scenery north of Parrish. Start with current trail conditions, then choose a day that fits your group.
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