Palma Sola Botanical Park

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The trunk of the floss silk tree (Chorisia speciosa) is studded with thick conical prickles which serve to store water for dry times. Palma Sola Botanical Park is a 10 acre botanical garden located in Bradenton. It's beautiful AND free! The park showcases collections of rare palms, fruits, and flowering trees, as well as three lakes, a butterfly garden, gazebo, pavilion, and playground.
The trunk of the floss silk tree (Chorisia speciosa) is studded with thick conical prickles which serve to store water for dry times. Palma Sola Botanical Park is a 10 acre botanical garden located in Bradenton. It's beautiful AND free! The park showcases collections of rare palms, fruits, and flowering trees, as well as three lakes, a butterfly garden, gazebo, pavilion, and playground.
A pair of pink lotuses or loti (Nelumbo nucifera) blooming in one of the ponds at Palma Sola Botanical Park. A little past their prime but still pretty. Palma Sola Botanical Park is a 10 acre botanical garden located in Bradenton. It's beautiful AND free! The park showcases collections of rare palms, fruits, and flowering trees, as well as three lakes, a butterfly garden, gazebo, pavilion, and playground.
One of the weirdest wildlife encounters I had in Florida was with this wacky bird! I'm guessing he's an Anhinga (Anhinga anhinga). He stayed nearly completely submerged, swimming underwater, stalking a school of fish. He'd only pop his head up every few minutes for a quick breath or when he'd catch a fish in his mouth sideways. Then he'd pop his head up with the fish in his mouth, flip the fish up in the air and catch it in the correct orientation to swallow it down. Then back underwater for more hunting. This went on for at least 20-25 minutes. I have never seen a bird behave like this. I've seen cormorants dive down and disappear for a half a minute or so, but this was incredible to watch! Palma Sola Botanical Park is a 10 acre botanical garden located in Bradenton. It's beautiful AND free! The park showcases collections of rare palms, fruits, and flowering trees, as well as three lakes, a butterfly garden, gazebo, pavilion, and playground.
One of the weirdest wildlife encounters I had in Florida was with this wacky bird! I'm guessing he's an Anhinga (Anhinga anhinga). He stayed nearly completely submerged, swimming underwater, stalking a school of fish. He'd only pop his head up every few minutes for a quick breath or when he'd catch a fish in his mouth sideways. Then he'd pop his head up with the fish in his mouth, flip the fish up in the air and catch it in the correct orientation to swallow it down. Then back underwater for more hunting. This went on for at least 20-25 minutes. I have never seen a bird behave like this. I've seen cormorants dive down and disappear for a half a minute or so, but this was incredible to watch! Palma Sola Botanical Park is a 10 acre botanical garden located in Bradenton. It's beautiful AND free! The park showcases collections of rare palms, fruits, and flowering trees, as well as three lakes, a butterfly garden, gazebo, pavilion, and playground.

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6 Bedrooms - Waterfront,pool, dock, great for families. Big yard, lots of room.

6 Bedrooms - Waterfront,pool, dock, great for families. Big yard, lots of room.

Bradenton FL
With a stay at this vacation home in Bradenton (Palma Sola), you'll be within a 15-minute drive of IMG Academy and Palma Sola Bay.
Second year!
This is our second year staying at Joe’s and once again, did not disappoint! Plenty of space for multiple families including plenty of parking. Already thinking of staying again next year! Making memories is what this home offers and more!

Reviewed on 7 July 2025

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Compass Hotel by Margaritaville Anna Maria Sound

Compass Hotel by Margaritaville Anna Maria Sound

4 out of 5
12324 Manatee Avenue West Bradenton FL
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AU$405 per night from 17 Feb to 18 Feb
AU$405
17 Feb - 18 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Located in Bradenton, Compass Hotel by Margaritaville Anna Maria Sound is near the bay, a 4-minute drive from Manatee Public Beach and 8 minutes from Cortez ...
Clean room, nice view, fun atmosphere, along with kind and helpful staff. We didn’t eat breakfast, but heard it is great! Just a couple of things to note, there are no microwaves in the room, no tub in our room, and no hot tub by the pool. There is bar service by the pool, but a walk up Tiki Bar ...

Reviewed on 4 Feb 2026

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Swivel On Anchor

Swivel On Anchor

2.5 out of 5
9907 Manatee Ave W Bradenton FL
The price is AU$247 per night from 12 Feb to 13 Feb
AU$247
12 Feb - 13 Feb
includes taxes & fees
When you stay at Swivel On Anchor in Bradenton, you'll be on the beach, within a 15-minute drive of Coquina Beach and IMG Academy.
Was supposed to depart at 6. I showed up at 5:15 and waited until 6 before i started calling their phone number. Had to call 15 times before i got an answer and they said they didnt know i booked it. Said they would have a captain out in 40 minutes. Called me back 20 minutes later to tell me they ...

Reviewed on 1 Sept 2025

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