Written by Suncoast Post Staff on . Posted in Music.
Realize Bradenton is pleased to announce the lineup of local musicians for the Music in the Park concert series! Bring a chair or blanket, friends, and your leashed pups to this free, family-friendly music series. Food, beverages, beer, and wine will be available for purchase at the concerts. The events are on Friday’s from March […]
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Realize Bradenton is pleased to announce recruitment for the fifth cohort of The Start-Up Circle Entrepreneurship Program. The Start-Up Circle is an energizing 9-session business and project planning course designed for aspiring and newly established entrepreneurs who want to accelerate their businesses. Classes are taught by local experts and cover the basics of starting or […]
Written by Caryn V. Hodge on . Posted in Events.
For most people when you mention the month of December the holidays come to mind. For music and blues fans, instead of conjuring up visions of sugar plums, the month conjures up another vision – one filled with authentic blues, dancing, and fun. The Bradenton Blues Festival and the Blues Fest Brunch! The final event […]
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From Media Contact; Andrea Knies – Johnette Isham has announced her retirement from her role as executive director of Realize Bradenton, effective at the end of October 2022. Ms. Isham developed this award-winning nonprofit organization in 2009, and has served as the organization’s executive director since that time. Upon Johnette Isham’s departure, Karen Corbin, current Realize […]
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The American Planning Association, Florida Chapter, has honored Realize Bradenton and the City of Bradenton with its Award of Excellence
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The Bradenton Farmers’ Market has launched an online store to purchase local fruits, produce, and artisan foods directly from local vendors. In response to Florida’s Safer-At-Home Order, the physical weekly market has been cancelled through May 8. Realize Bradenton engaged many market vendors and developed shop.realizebradenton.com, an online storefront with curbside pickup every Saturday. Order […]
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Realize Bradenton was awarded two ADDY Awards by the local chapter of the American Advertising Federation for the Bradenton Blues Festival on Sunday, Feb. 23, 2020.
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Realize Bradenton, a nonprofit organization that promotes cultural and physical development, as well as economic growth in downtown Bradenton, recently appointed Karen Corbin as the organization’s first development director.
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Mark your calendar for Saturday, March 5th from 9a.m. – 4p.m. for the most creative-muse-inspiring event of the year as Downtown Bradenton transforms into an innovation zone.
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Downtown Bradenton is gearing up for the much-anticipated return of the Bradenton Public Market, which kicks off its 2025-26 season on Saturday, October 4, 2025. After a summer break, the Market promises a vibrant community gathering filled with fresh produce, handmade goods, delicious food, and lively entertainment—all set along Old Main Street. Hosted by Realize […]
Written by Hope Kinney on . Posted in Businesses.
Bradenton’s creative spirit is flourishing as Painting with a Twist celebrates 10 years of bringing art, joy, and community together. This milestone reflects a decade of inspiring countless individuals to embrace their artistic side in an atmosphere designed for fun and relaxation. Owners Hope Kinney and Sheri Penxa originally opened their Sarasota studio in 2012, […]