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Bradenton, Florida

Braden Castle Ruins

These crumbling foundations are all that remain of the once-stately 1840s manor that gave the town of Bradenton its name.

Bradenton, Florida

The Sea Hagg

An eclectic treasure trove of maritime marvels.

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Sarasota, Florida

John and Mable Ringling Museum of Art

A Circus legend leaves an unexpected endowment.

8 miles from Bradenton

Sarasota, Florida

Medieval Art Exhibit at the Ringling Museum

The collection of 80+ pieces created between the years 1100 and 1500 is intended to be seen, heard, smelled, touched, and tasted.

8 miles from Bradenton

Sarasota, Florida

The Last Defense of Fort Juan Ortiz

A lone gunner's station is all that remains of a replica Spanish Fort in Florida.

10 miles from Bradenton

Sarasota, Florida

Molly the Mollusk

The giant squid's 27-foot-long corpse lies preserved within a Sarasota aquarium.

11 miles from Bradenton

Sarasota, Florida

Pinecraft

This Florida resort community is where the Amish come to have fun in the sun.

13 miles from Bradenton

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