Bradenton is a Florida city on the Manatee River, south of Tampa. Nearby communities include Palmetto, Longboat Key, and Anna Maria Island. The region is surrounded by waterways and offers year-round sunshine. The Bishop Museum of Science and Nature features science and natural-history exhibits, a planetarium, and the Parker Manatee Rehabilitation Habitat. The nearby Riverwalk Park stretches along the water. Galleries, studios and shops occupy colorfully restored 1920s and ‘30s cottages in the Village of the Arts. Residents and tourists enjoy the excellent beaches and the region offers numerous quality golf courses including the River Run Golf Links.