Bradenton Area Convention Center — Attraction in Palmetto

I have lived in Bradenton since 1969 & It will apparently be where I end my days. It has a lot going for it, being close to Sarasota, St. Pete, Tampa - not to mention I-75 that runs north & south through the area, providing access to destinations north & south. A lot has changed here since taking up residence in 1969… but it is my true home. I went to high school here... I met my wife here... raised my children here... most of the important parts of my life revolve around this place. For visitors there is a plethora of things to see and do. Bradenton may not shine as brightly as other towns & cities nearby but it sports a lot of local history & carries meaning to...

Kansas/Outlaws Show: Nice facility inside but parking currently is NOT customer friendly because of the construction. If you pay to park in the REAR lot ($20) you then have to walk approximately 400 yards to the main entrance located towards the front of the arena. Or you can pay $10 and park in the field immediately ACROSS the street from the main entrance. I watched several elderly individuals struggle to make the walk from the rear parking area. So do yourself a favor, save $10, and park in the field. It would also be a positive if mgt operated some multipax golf carts to transport customers who may need an assist…c’mon...

Visited here for the Florida gun show - lots of parking but people seemed to just be parking where ever they wanted (IE all over the grass) when there was plenty of spaces which made it seem pretty chaotic.

In terms of the venue it seemed very well kept - quite a large space. Not huge but certainly enough for a good walk around and explore. Security was naturally very on point due to the nature of the show but it felt very safe and getting in was a breeze just walked up and paid and got right in - no queues.

Being from the UK guns was a totally new concept to me so found it fascinating to see everyone walking...