{"id":342,"date":"2025-07-23T23:21:58","date_gmt":"2025-07-23T23:21:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.bradentongulfislands.com\/meetings-conventions\/?page_id=342"},"modified":"2026-03-26T16:18:03","modified_gmt":"2026-03-26T20:18:03","slug":"planner-resources","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.bradentongulfislands.com\/meetings-conventions\/convention-center-services\/planner-resources\/","title":{"rendered":"Planner Resources"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Meeting Planners Guide<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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From inspiration to execution, get the ultimate guide to meeting in the Bradenton Area. Our comprehensive Meeting Planners Guide covers everything from venues and accommodations to dining, transportation, and off-the-clock fun \u2013 sharing the insights needed to plan a seamless and standout event.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

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The Bradenton Area Convention Center is designed to host a variety of events. Our Exhibit Hall can seat up to 3,800, and has hosted a wide variety of events, including concerts, tradeshows, exhibits, graduations, corporate functions, and more. Coupled with our ballroom and conference center, we can host large corporate meetings, product launches, and educational formats.<\/p>\n\n\n

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Our central location, just three miles west of Interstate 75 (between Tampa and Sarasota), makes the Bradenton Area Convention Center a great choice for in-state groups looking for a nearby escape. Near the scenic Manatee River, it\u2019s also only 12 miles from the Sarasota-Bradenton International Airport, offering nonstop flights from close to 70 destinations for easy traveling. We pride ourselves on making your event one for the books by offering a professional atmosphere with excellent customer service. No matter what your needs are, our team can help bring your vision to life.<\/p>\n\n\n

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From the 32,400 square foot Exhibit Hall, the 14,000 square foot Grand Ballroom, various breakout rooms, and pre-function spaces, you can configure our versatile Convention Center to create the perfect space for your event. Check out the floor plans to learn more.<\/p>\n\n\n

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Conveniently located near the scenic Manatee River, the Bradenton Area Convention Center is a reimagined convention destination on Florida\u2019s West Coast. Our versatile and state-of-the-art venue offers modern amenities with a marine-coastal charm for the perfect blend of Real. Authentic. Florida.\u2122 for groups of all sizes.<\/p>\n\n\n

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The Bradenton Area Convention Center offers full-service in-house catering through Gulf Islands Hospitality. They can provide a wide variety of cuisines to match all of your attendees\u2019 needs and dietary preferences. If you have any questions, please reach out to our sales team for more information.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Convention Center also has an in-house audiovisual team to support your event\u2019s production needs, from lighting and sound to displays and streaming equipment.<\/p>\n\n\n

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