Located in Manatee County, Florida, Bradenton was established in 1842. IMG Academy, the elite sports training facility, is in Bradenton. Hernando de Soto's 1539 expedition may have landed nearby.
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Founded1842|Population60,000|Peak60,000(2024)|CountyManatee County
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1539De Soto: Hernando de Soto possibly landed here.
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1842Founded: Bradenton was founded as a railroad town in Manatee County.
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1855Railroad Era: Railroad connections spurred growth and commerce in Bradenton.
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1927IMG Academy: Elite sports academy.
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1942Military Presence: Military installations became a major part of Bradenton's identity and economy.
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Did You Know?
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IMG Academy, the elite sports training facility, is in Bradenton.
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Hernando de Soto's 1539 expedition may have landed nearby.
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Manatee County seat on the Gulf Coast.
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Bradenton was founded in 1842.
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Bradenton has a population of approximately 60,000.
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