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Rreview: After Spanish explorer Hernando De Soto left his mark here in 1539, then continued on his way to discover the Mississippi River, Bradenton remained wild and unsettled until the sugar plantations of the 1840s and the cattle industry of the 1880s established themselves. Some find Bradenton too sleepy to be fun. If you’re a history buff, you’ll refute that. But if you’re looking for action, head to the beaches or Sarasota. Bradenton’s outlying towns, particularly Palmetto and Ellenton, are more suited to adventure than Bradenton itself. Both of the abovementioned lie north of Bradenton, on the opposite bank of the Manatee River. Cortez juts into bay waters southwest of town. Its peninsular location catalyzed its development as a fishing town with lots of flavor and local color. This adventure guide includes directions, contact information, sights and attractions, adventures, shopping, where to stay, where to eat and many other pertinent topics.