What BestPlaces Users Say about Bradenton
Bradenton, Florida is a city situated on the Gulf Coast, just south of Tampa. It has a population of approximately 60,000 people and is known for its beautiful beaches, vibrant arts scene, and historic downtown area. Many people are drawn to Bradenton for its warm climate and affordable cost of living. However, like any other city, there are both positive and negative aspects to living there. In order to gain a better understanding of what it's like to live in Bradenton, I have gathered insights from various user reviews on the website BestPlaces.net.
According to user "Samantha D," Bradenton has a "small-town feel with plenty of amenities." She mentions that there are "plenty of restaurants, shopping options, and outdoor activities" to keep residents entertained. Similarly, "John P" states that Bradenton is "a great place to live and raise a family" with "plenty of parks, playgrounds, and good schools." Both of these reviewers appreciate the family-friendly atmosphere and the variety of things to do in the city.
On the other hand, user "Maria S" has a different perspective on Bradenton. She mentions that the cost of living is "higher than expected" and the "traffic can be bad at times." Additionally, she notes that the city lacks diversity and can feel "stuck in the past." These points highlight some of the potential downsides to living in Bradenton.
Another reviewer, "Ryan M," has a mixed opinion of Bradenton. He notes that the city has "gotten better over the years" with "the addition of new restaurants and breweries." However, he also mentions that "crime can be an issue" in certain areas. This highlights the importance of researching specific neighborhoods in Bradenton before deciding to move there.
Overall, the user reviews about living in Bradenton are fairly positive. The city offers a variety of amenities and a family-friendly atmosphere, but it may have some downsides such as a higher cost of living and potential safety concerns in certain areas. As with any city, it's important to do thorough research and consider personal preferences before making a decision to move to Bradenton.
based on 32 ReviewsGet to know Bradenton with the latest comments and reviews from people who live in or have visited Bradenton
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Climate - 8/7/2008
Hot Humid Summers Temps usually above 90
Short sometimes cool winters (Dec,Jan,
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Great Place To Live - 1/4/2008
We have lived here for 20 years and even with the current growth factor, we still feel comfortable in Bradenton's small town
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non enforced zoning makes Bradenton the junk pile - 12/30/2007
My wife and I moved to Bradenton several years ago to be in the sun-belt.
we chose Bradenton to it"s proximity to Sarisota and St.Petersburg ,unfortunately we didn"t check out the surronding areas .only later to find that the area from SR 301 south on 9th street( east) and other areas look just like a Texas border town. Unkept properties front yard filth and junk everywhere. Evidently the city of Bradenton is only able to cope with the high crime rate and can"t spare the time to send inspectors for zoneing violations , that is of corse if the city has any zoneing regulations to begin with,and or inspectors at all ?.
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Beware of first impressions - 5/2/2007
I moved hee 15 years ago based on a great first impression of the area. It is natural to assume that services, (libraries, utilities, etc.) will be the same as the area you are leaving. You might also assume that the people arethe same as well. In Bradenton they are not. The city is filled with selfish, Bible-thumping bigots that are only concerned about what they get. There is no thought given to the common good. Government is underfunded and under staffed making it useless. The infrastructure cannot handle the exploding un-controlled growth.
Bottomline: If you are rich, play golf, go to church and beat your wife, you will love it here. Normal folk:
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Disappointed with the City of Bradenton (January 2 - 1/9/2007
My husband and I relocated here approximately 16 monhts ago and it was the worse mistake in my life! Unfortunately due to job transfers of my husband and I (both at the same time) we took a risk, although had visited Sarasota County a few times for vacationing. Well, there is a major difference in Bradenton and Sarasota, and to live "comfortably" in Sarasota, a family needs to be financially comfortable, since taxes, hurricane insurance, flood insurance and these annual increases are rediculous! Not worth it to us, from moving where we did, where we were in an upper middle class area, gated community, had low taxes and no hurriacanes or tornadoe warnings to worry about!
This city needs to be CLEANED UP, the ZONING is MESSED UP (no consistency), you can have a shack on top of a half a million dollar home!
Now, what to do, to get out of this MESS!!!! Trying to figure it out, one thing at a
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Overpriced for what you get - 12/30/2006
Housing in Bradenton is a bit on the high side. We're not close to the beach (about a 1/2 hour away) and we don't live on a golf course. Plus, Bradenton lacks that community feel that we look for. Knowing what I know now, I'm sure my husband and I would live in a different
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