Bradenton Remains in the Top 10 Arts Destinations

American Style Magazine has released the results of its 2012 Readers' Poll and Bradenton was listed at the number 2 arts destination among small cities (defined as cities with populations under 100,000).

Sarasota beat Bradenton out for the top spot and special mention was given to Art after 5 series.

“The collaborations between The Arts and Cultural Alliance of Sarasota County and Visit Sarasota County along with the arts and tourism industry as a whole is what makes this recognition so meaningful," said Virginia Haley, President of Visit Sarasota County. "Seeing the Gulf Coast of Florida have so many communities included in this list; Bradenton as number 2, and Naples as  number 9, makes the accolade even more impactful.  For years we’ve known we’re the Cultural Coast, and that message is resonating loud and clear within our communities and beyond.”