Neighborhoods

Pier 22 Fourth of July Celebration

Dine directly under the fireworks at Pier 22's Fourth of July celebration with live music, a pig roast, carved Prime Rib, sushi, peel and eat shrimp, raw oysters, barbecue chicken, numerous salads and much more. Reservations required.

Price: $49.95, $14.95 11 and younger; tax, gratuity and beverages not included.

Pier 22 Restaurant: 1200 First Ave. W, Bradenton, 34205

Snooty the Manatee's 65th Birthday Bash

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Snooty, the oldest known manatee in captivity, turns 65 and celebrates with children's games, a wildlife awareness festival, art activities, food and entertainment. The outdoor party is free, and tickets for general admission to the museum are available at a reduced price of $8, $7 seniors, $6 ages 4-12, 3 and younger free.

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South Florida Museum: 201 10th St. W, Bradenton, 34205

A La Mode By the Expo

Bradenton: 336 Eighth Ave. W, Palmetto, 34221

Ace's Lounge

Bradenton: 4343 Palma Sola Blvd., Bradenton, 34209

Alvarez Mexican Restaurant

Bradenton: 1431 Eighth Ave. W, Palmetto, 34221

Anna Maria Oyster Bar

Bradenton: 1525 51st Ave. E, Ellenton, 34222

Anna Maria Oyster Bar Cortez

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Bradenton: 6688 Cortez Road W, Bradenton, 34210

Bonefish Grill (Bradenton, Cortez Road W)

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Bradenton: 7456 Cortez Road W, Bradenton, 34210

Bonefish Grill's mother ship opened on Fourth Street N in 2000. Now more than 150 locations strong, it was selected the best value in the seafood category by Consumer Reports in June 2009.…

Bonefish Grill (University Park)

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Bradenton: 8101 Cooper Creek Blvd., University Park, 34201

Bonefish Grill's mother ship opened on Fourth Street N in 2000. Now more than 150 locations strong, it was selected the best value in the seafood category by Consumer Reports in June 2009.…

Ed's Tavern

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Bradenton: 10719 Rodeo Drive, Lakewood Ranch , 34202

Lee Roy Selmon's Restaurant

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Bradenton: 6510 Cortez Road W, Bradenton, 34210

This restaurant that bears the name of the late Hall of Famer (and beloved USF figure) is part of the Outback family of restaurants and serves Southern cooking: Mama's Meatloaf, rib-grabbin'…

Linksters Tap Room

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Bradenton: 8201 Cooper Creek Blvd., Bradenton, 34201

ArtCenter Manatee

Bradenton: 209 Ninth St. W, Bradenton, 34205

Astro Skate Bradenton

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Bradenton: 3611 Third St. W, Bradenton, 34205

Each Astro Skate and Fun Center location offers roller skating, an inflatable (those big, colorful things you bounce around in), professional DJs, a snack bar with Perky's pizza, a toy shop…

Bishop Animal Shelter

Bradenton: 5718 21st Ave. W, Bradenton, 34209

Braden River High School

Bradenton: 6545 53rd Ave. E, Bradenton, 34203

Bradenton Riverwalk

Bradenton: 452 3rd Avenue West , Bradenton, 34205