Bradenton is a city in Manatee county Florida. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the estimated 2006 population was 53,986. It is the county seat of Manatee county and is the largest city in the Bradenton, Sarasota, Venice Metropolitan area, which has an estimated population of 682,833.

Bradenton is located on US 41 between Sarasota and Tampa, the area is surrounded by waterways both saltwater and fresh water. From south of Bradenton Beach to the Tampa area are over 20 miles of Florida's most beautiful beaches. Many of the beaches are shaded by tall Australian Pines.

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 Bordered on the north by the Manatee River, Bradenton is located on the mainland and is separated from the outer  barrier islands of Anna Marie and Longboat Key by the Inter coastal Waterway. Bradenton Beach is quaint in that is maintains the classic 60's beach atmosphere.

Longboat Key , to the south is known as one of the most exquisite addresses in the United States, and is home to many celebrities and dignitaries.

Downtown Bradenton is located on the west side of the city. Home to many of Bradenton's offices and government buildings, it is a lively place with new buildings currently under construction. The tallest is the Bradenton Financial Center, 12 stories high, with its trademark blue-green windows. It is currently owned by BFC Joint Ventures. Employee Leasing Solutions lease office space and the sign on top of the building.

With the addition of Lakewood Ranch,the Eastern side of Bradenton is growing at a rapid rate.

Founded in 1947, Tropicana Products  has long been one of the world's largest producers and marketers of orange juice.  The company has grown to over 8000 employees and is now owned by the Pepsi corporation.

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