Bradenton Beach: Like driving into a Caribbean vacation

BRADENTON BEACH, Fla. - It's a small town known for its fishing piers and sugar sand beaches.

It’s a treat to be there and if you haven’t been, the locals shared with us why they love Bradenton Beach.

It’s a tiny strip of land in Manatee County on Florida’s west coast, but visitors say it’s as close to a Caribbean cruise as you can get within driving distance to all of Florida and many southeastern states.

Bradenton Beach is picturesque, with the calm, warm water of the Gulf of Mexico and the family-friendly atmosphere or surrounding businesses and neighborhoods.