Manatee County, which is considered part of the North Port-Bradenton-Sarasota metropolitan statistical area, is a popular place for destination weddings, since it has gorgeous beaches, cultural attractions, nature preserves, and plenty of resources to help you plan the wedding of your dreams.
Major municipalities in Manatee County include Bradenton, which is the county seat, Anna Maria, Bradenton Beach, Holmes Beach, Longboat Key, Palmetto, Bayshore Gardens, Ellenton, West Samoset, and Whitfield.
Several of Manatee County's beaches have pavilions available to rent for special occasions, including Anna Maria Bayfront Park, Coquina Bayside Park, and Coquina Gulfside Park.
Other beaches worth checking out include Manatee Beach Park, Whitney Beach, Holmes Beach Central Park, and Palma Sola Causeway Park.
Also, you might want to try Palma Sola Botanical Park, which is located in Bradenton and is one of the county's popular park wedding venues, and Gamble Plantation Historic State Park.
Manatee County has a variety of shopping venues, from traditional malls to specialty boutiques and antique stores, so you will be able to easily find everything on your wedding checklist.
Some popular places to shop in Manatee County include Ellenton Premium Outlets, the Red Barn Flea Market in Bradenton, the eclectic shops on Main Street in Anna Maria, Lakewood Ranch's Main Street, and Bradenton's Village of the Arts, just to name a few.
Manatee County has plenty of things for you to enjoy during your free time, so make sure you take a break from the wedding planning process to explore the area.
To start, you can watch the turtles on Anna Maria Island, tour the South Florida Museum, Bishop Planetarium and Manatee Aquarium in Bradenton, and go wine tasting at Rosa Fiorelli Winery.
You can also take an agricultural tour of Mixon Fruit Farms, Inc. or attend one of the region's annual festivals, such as the Gulf Coast Rhythm & Ribfest, the Suncoast Food & Winefest, or the Cortez Commercial Fishing Festival.
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