Looking for some rest and relaxation of a more permanent kind? Florida's Gulf Coast is among the most beautiful and tranquil environments man has ever witnessed! The unincorporated community of South Bradenton, Florida, is a sleepy community near Sarasota and south of the Tampa Bay-St. Petersburg Metropolitan Area. There's lots of great activities to partake in!

One claim to fame is South Bradenton's housing of the great South Florida Museum. It is by far the biggest history museum on the Gulf Coast with an emphasis on nature and culture. Recent efforts to redevelop the site with a $5 million renovation are almost complete. Once done, thousands of visitors are expected to flock to the region to witness the splendor of this fine museum.

Being just a small community of 22,000, South Bradenton has a decidedly slower pace of life even though it's part of Sarasota's network of suburbs. Sarasota itself only has 53,000 people. The median age in the region is quite high, at 44 years. This reflects the high percentage of retirees who reside in numerous retirement homes and complexes.

The bustling Metropolitan area between Tampa Bay and St. Petersburg is just 30 minutes away by car, and residents of South Bradenton can enjoy fine arts and cultural events along with great entertainment venues by weeknight or weekend!