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Bradenton (pronounced /breÉªdÉntÉn/ bray-den-ton) is a city in Manatee County, Florida, United States. The U.S. Census Bureau estimated the city's 2007 population to be 53,471. Bradenton is the largest Principal City of the Bradenton-Sarasota-Venice, Florida Metropolitan Statistical Area, which had a 2007 estimated population of 682,833. It is the county seat. The area that would become Bradenton was first explored in 1539 by Hernando De Soto, who began his search for the legendary El Dorado at Shaw's Point. The original town of Bradentown was incorporated on May 19, 1903.
Explore the Bradenton areaâs old-Florida history, and visit its museums, parks and preserves. And donât miss vibrant downtown Bradenton, the riverwalk and the Village of the Arts â a working artistsâ community. Itâs culture and fun and itâs all in Bradenton. So take a break from the beach and visit Robinson Preserve, Hernando Desoto Memorial Park and the Cortez fishing village.