Bradenton Beach. Located on Anna Maria Island off the Gulf Coast and a brief drive from Bradenton and Sarasota, Bradenton Beach is a small town known for its fishing piers, sugar-sand beaches and a quaint strip of shops, restaurants and other family-owned businesses. Coquina Beach is a pristine beachfront stretch along Anna Maria Island's southern tip, located conveniently near Bradenton Beach's downtown district. The charming beach is a popular spot for couples and families alike, offering a less-crowded alternative to Manatee Public Beach in nearby Holmes Beach. Bradenton Beach is blessed with miles of sugar sand beach. Cortez and Coquina beaches on the Gulf side are public beaches managed by Manatee County.
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