A beacon of hospitality and versatility, the Bradenton Area Convention Center completed a $54 million transformation in the fall of 2025, featuring 95,000 total square feet of meeting space. This exciting expansion and renovation comes just a year after the opening of the connected Palmetto Marriott Resort & Spa, the destination’s headquarters hotel for meetings and events. Together, this state-of-theart venue and full-service hotel are enhancing the event experience – providing more convenience,
more ways to connect, and more of that undeniable charm groups come to expect when making the decision to host on Florida’s West Coast.