West Bradenton, Florida
West Bradenton is a community of 3,991 people in Manatee County, Florida.
Why visit West Bradenton
Townapedia lists 11 museums and landmarks, 8 parks and trails, 12 places to eat, 1 place to stay and 1 attraction in and around town.
Highlights include Hernando de Soto Bridge, Bradenton Carnegie Library, Bradenton Woman's Club and Bradenton Riverwalk.
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 92°F; January lows average 52°F.
Weather in West Bradenton
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About West Bradenton
West Bradenton is an unincorporated area and census-designated place (CDP) in Manatee County, Florida United States. The population was 4,247 at the 2020 census, up from 4,192 at the 2010 census. It is part of the Sarasota metropolitan area.
From the Wikipedia article West Bradenton, Florida (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do1
Hernando de Soto Bridge
Bridge · 3.1 mi
Bridge in Florida, United States
Museums and landmarks11
Bradenton Carnegie Library
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.4 mi
Carnegie library in Florida
Bradenton Woman's Club
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.2 mi
Historic women's club in Florida
De Soto National Memorial
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.4 mi
National Memorial of the United States in Bradenton, United States of America
Manatee County Courthouse
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.6 mi
County courthouse in Bradenton, United States of America
Palmetto Armory
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.7 mi
Historic building in Palmetto, Florida, United States
Palmetto Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.4 mi
Historic district in Florida, United States
Portavant Mound
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.2 mi
Archaeological site in Florida, United States
Richardson House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.2 mi
Listed on the NRHP in Florida
Woman's Club of Palmetto
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.6 mi
Club and community building in Palmetto, Florida
Bishop Museum of Science and Nature
Museum · 2.6 mi
Non-profit organization in the USA
Manatee County Agricultural Museum
Museum · 2.5 mi
Museum in Palmetto, Florida
Parks, trails and playgrounds8
Bradenton Riverwalk
Park · 2.9 mi
A public green space in Bradenton, Florida
Emerson Point Preserve
Park · 2.7 mi
Preserve in Manatee County, Florida, US
Bradenton Country Club
Golf course · 1.0 mi
4646 9th Avenue West, Bradenton
07:30-18:00
Restaurants and cafes12
Burger King
Fast food · Burger · 0.6 mi
5909 Manatee Avenue West, Bradenton
Mo-Sa 06:00-22:00; Su 07:00-22:00
Dunkin' Donuts
Fast food · Donut, Coffee Shop · 0.4 mi
5601 Manatee Avenue West, Bradenton
04:00-20:00
Where to stay1
Villa FloridaDream in Bradenton/Anna Maria Island zu vermieten
Motel and hotel · 1.2 mi
Churches and places of worship9
West Bradenton Baptist Church
Church · Baptist · 1.1 mi
1305 43rd Street West, Bradenton
Bayside Community Church - West Campus
Church · 0.6 mi
6609 Manatee Avenue West, Bradenton
Shopping6
Crowder Bros. Ace Hardware
Hardware store · 0.4 mi
5409 Manatee Avenue West, Bradenton
Gas and EV charging4
Schools, colleges and libraries43
Healthcare4
Map of West Bradenton
99 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 72°F | 52°F | 2.8 in |
| Feb | 75°F | 55°F | 1.9 in |
| Mar | 78°F | 58°F | 2.9 in |
| Apr | 82°F | 63°F | 2.5 in |
| May | 88°F | 68°F | 2.6 in |
| Jun | 90°F | 74°F | 7.0 in |
| Jul | 91°F | 75°F | 7.4 in |
| Aug | 92°F | 75°F | 9.1 in |
| Sep | 90°F | 74°F | 6.0 in |
| Oct | 86°F | 68°F | 2.8 in |
| Nov | 80°F | 60°F | 1.8 in |
| Dec | 75°F | 55°F | 2.3 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Sarasota Bradenton Ap (8 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Manatee County has had 34 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for hurricanes.
- 2024-10-11: Hurricane Milton (Hurricane)
- 2024-10-07: Hurricane Milton (Hurricane)
- 2024-09-28: Hurricane Helene (Hurricane)
- 2024-09-24: Tropical Storm Helene (Tropical Storm)
- 2024-08-10: Hurricane Debby (Tropical Storm)
- 2024-08-03: Tropical Storm Debby (Tropical Storm)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Sarasota-Bradenton International Airport (SRQ) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 8 miles away.
- Bradenton 2 mi east, about 4 min by car
- Palmetto 3 mi northeast, about 5 min by car
- South Bradenton 3 mi southeast, about 5 min by car
- Cortez 4 mi southwest, about 7 min by car
- West Samoset 4 mi southeast, about 7 min by car
- Memphis 5 mi northeast, about 8 min by car
- Samoset 5 mi east, about 8 min by car
- Bayshore Gardens 5 mi southeast, about 8 min by car
- Ellenton 6 mi east, about 9 min by car
- Holmes Beach 6 mi west, about 10 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Bradenton FL Richardson House01, Ebyabe, CC BY-SA 3.0
- FL Bradenton Womens Club01, Ebyabe, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Bradenton FL Carnegie Library01, Ebyabe, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Palmetto FL Emerson Point Portavant Mound01, Ebyabe, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Bradenton FL DeSoto Natl Mem07, Ebyabe, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Bradenton FL newer county crths01, Ebyabe, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Palmetto Armory, McGhiever, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Palmetto FL Womans Club01, Ebyabe, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Palmetto FL HD02, Ebyabe, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Emerson Point Preserve Entrance, The Grid, CC BY-SA 4.0
- DeSoto Bridge FL, Sanibel sun, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Bradenton Riverwalk Tower Plaza, The Grid, CC BY-SA 4.0
- South Florida Museum Main Entrance 2014, Netweave, CC BY-SA 3.0
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