Currently undergoing an exciting transformation, the reimagined Bradenton Area Convention Center is located on Florida’s West Coast, near the world-famous beaches of Anna Maria Island and Longboat Key. Discover the venue’s versatile meeting spaces, large trade show floor, and high-end amenities—sure to make your next conference unforgettable.
Scheduled to open mid 2025, the Convention Center expansion will include a new ballroom for seating up to 900 guests banquet-style, as well as additional outdoor meeting spaces that highlight the venue’s scenic location near the Manatee River. The existing large-scale exhibit hall and intimate conference center are also wrapping up an extensive renovation, featuring a fresh, coastal aesthetic that complements the connected hotel.
The newly built Palmetto Marriott Resort & Spa at the Bradenton Area Convention Center opened last spring and features 252 guest rooms, spa services, rooftop dining, and other upscale amenities. Connected to the Convention Center by a climate-controlled walkway, the hotel also has 10,000 square feet of indoor meeting space.
Whatever your event calls for, the Bradenton Area knows how to make it memorable, letting guests take care of business while experiencing Real. Authentic. Florida.TM
• Breathtaking Beaches—Seven miles of sugar-white sand and crystal clear, turquoise waters. Anna Maria Island and Longboat Key have been recognized by Conde Nast Traveler and Travel + Leisure as having some of the Best Beaches in America.
• Vibrant Downtown—After-hours entertainment and rich cultural experiences just minutes away.
• Waterfront & Toes-in-the-Sand Dining—Views of the picturesque Manatee River and Gulf of Mexico.
• Fun Shopping—Beachy boutiques, local galleries, even designer deals at nearby Ellenton Premium Outlets.
• Historic Powel Crosley Estate—Spectacular venue on Sarasota Bay for off-site board meetings and evening gatherings.
The Bradenton Area Convention Center is conveniently located near the Sarasota Bradenton International Airport, with nonstop flight service from more than 70 destinations. For those traveling by car, it’s easily accessible by multiple major highways.
• Location: Florida’s West Coast
• Group Size: Small to midsize gatherings up to 4,000 people
• Meeting Space: 112,820 sq. ft. (Convention Center + Hotel event spaces)
• Upscale Hotel: 252 rooms
• Nearby Airport: Sarasota Bradenton International Airport
• Notable Attractions:
Bradenton Riverwalk
Beaches of Anna Maria Island & Longboat Key
12+ Nature Parks & Preserves
Village of the Arts