The Seakeeper
Food scene
Woody's River Roo Pub & Grill
5717 18th St E10 minutes from the house on the river
10 minutes from the house on the river. More specifically ... located on a pier that juts out into the river.
54 locals recommend
Riverhouse Waterfront Restaurant
995 Riverside Dr10 minutes from the house on the river. More specifically ... located on a pier that juts out into the river.
10 minutes from the house on the river. Sand beach for the kids to play on. It's bar food. This place is about the atmosphere.
14 locals recommend
Whiskey Joe's Bar & Grill - Manatee River
5313 19th St E10 minutes from the house on the river. Sand beach for the kids to play on. It's bar food. This place is about the atmosphere.
15 minutes from the house. They have a casual dining and an upscale dining area. We always sit in the casual dining area and enjoy a view of the river. This is in Bradenton.
90 locals recommend
PIER 22 Restaurant • Patio • Catering
1200 1st Ave W15 minutes from the house. They have a casual dining and an upscale dining area. We always sit in the casual dining area and enjoy a view of the river. This is in Bradenton.
Lakewood Ranch location is the closest. They prepare all of the pasta fresh
8 locals recommend
Speaks Clam Bar - Italian Seafood - Lakewood Ranch
8764 State Road 70 ELakewood Ranch location is the closest. They prepare all of the pasta fresh
Order carry out and go pick it up. 10 minutes away in Palmetto.
Joey D’s Chicago Style Eatery & Pizzeria
945 10th Street EastOrder carry out and go pick it up. 10 minutes away in Palmetto.
The Spot Tacos and More
2303 1st St If you like Mexican food, this one is a must try!
Shake Station in Ellenton is a great choice for dessert. Excellent food options as well. They are always busy
Shake Station
4219 U.S. 301Shake Station in Ellenton is a great choice for dessert. Excellent food options as well. They are always busy
The Sage Biscuit Café- Downtown
1401 Manatee Ave WExcellent breakfast spot
Five-O Donut Co Bradenton
5942 34th Street WestDonuts. You have to get here early. They will run out of donut
Publix Super Market at Gateway Commons
9520 Buffalo RoadThis is our recommended place to go for groceries.
The Sandbar is our absolute favorite. It's located on Anna Maria Island. Go for lunch. If you want to go for dinner, plan to leave your name and come back an hour or more later to be seated. Get the key lime pie.
168 locals recommend
The Sandbar Restaurant
100 Spring AveThe Sandbar is our absolute favorite. It's located on Anna Maria Island. Go for lunch. If you want to go for dinner, plan to leave your name and come back an hour or more later to be seated. Get the key lime pie.
Sightseeing
Monday's are FREE to access the Museum and the grounds. Our kids loved the Ringling Museums! Ca' d'Zan is stunning!
540 locals recommend
The John and Mable Ringling Museum of Art
5401 Bay Shore RdMonday's are FREE to access the Museum and the grounds. Our kids loved the Ringling Museums! Ca' d'Zan is stunning!
Our favorite spot is Coquina Beach. Turquoise waters with an absolutely gorgeous white sand beach. There are restrooms which is a plus. Plenty of free parking in a lot. We setup near the Coquina Cafe so that we have easy access to food and drink. Plus there is a beach bar :-) Don't forget to pack your own cooler with drinks and sandwiches. Make sure the big cooler fits in your trunk before you pack it (it did not fit in our rental car :-\)
138 locals recommend
Coquina Beach station
Our favorite spot is Coquina Beach. Turquoise waters with an absolutely gorgeous white sand beach. There are restrooms which is a plus. Plenty of free parking in a lot. We setup near the Coquina Cafe so that we have easy access to food and drink. Plus there is a beach bar :-) Don't forget to pack your own cooler with drinks and sandwiches. Make sure the big cooler fits in your trunk before you pack it (it did not fit in our rental car :-\)
Another favorite beach spot. It's a $5 entry into the park and there are a few tolls to get there. If you're in a rental car, you can use the SunPass lanes. We went recently to catch the sunset and it was absolutely amazing! Lot's of shells for the kids to hunt for.
577 locals recommend
Fort De Soto Park
Fort De Soto ParkAnother favorite beach spot. It's a $5 entry into the park and there are a few tolls to get there. If you're in a rental car, you can use the SunPass lanes. We went recently to catch the sunset and it was absolutely amazing! Lot's of shells for the kids to hunt for.
Anna Maria City Pier Landmark
100 N Bay Blvd
St. Pete Pier
800 2nd Ave NEThe Mall at University Town Center
140 University Town Center DrSarasota Jungle Gardens
3701 Bay Shore Rd