In May 1539, Conquistador Hernando de Soto’s army of soldiers, hired mercenaries, craftsmen, and clergy made landfall in Tampa Bay. They were met with fierce resistance of indigenous people protecting their homelands. De Soto’s quest for glory and gold would be a four year, four thousand mile odyssey of intrigue, warfare, disease, and discovery that would form the history of the United States.
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Palma Sola Botanical Park in Bradenton offers gardens, walking paths, plant collections, ponds and quiet outdoor space near Anna Maria Island routes.
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Bishop Museum of Science and Nature in Bradenton combines natural history exhibits, planetarium programming and family-friendly science experiences.
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Manatee Village Historical Park is an open-air Bradenton history museum with preserved buildings, local heritage exhibits and family-friendly grounds.
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