Bradenton Area Convention and Visitors Bureau

Why Choose Our Destination?

Bradenton Area is just 40 miles south of Tampa and 10 miles north of Sarasota, easily accessible from I-75 or Highway 41 from the north or south. Florida’s Gulf Islands offer 6,000 rooms ranging from small to mid-sized accommodation options including full-service hotels, boutique inns, beachside cottages, and vacation homes. Nearly 165,000 square feet of meeting space and 6,000 guest rooms are available, including two the Bradenton Area Convention Center 45,000 sq ft, a 10,000 sq ft auditorium, banquet facilities, and meeting resorts, and a 21 room Mediterranean Mansion. Meetings are simple on our coast. We customize an unforgettable meeting event, cater to groups of all sizes, and offer easy access to our island destination.