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Office: MANATEE COUNTY FILM OFFICE
Film Liaison: Kelly Fores
Phone: 941 941-8998
Fax: 941 729-1820
E-Mail Address: kellyfores@verizon.net
Website: www.FlaGulfIslands.com
Mailing Address:
P.O Box 1000 Bradenton, FL 34206-
Coverage Area:
Manatee County serves Anna Maria, Bradenton, Bradenton Beach, Cortez, Ellenton, Holmes Beach, North Longboat Key, Myakka City, Oneco, Palma Sola, Palmetto, Parrish, Samoset, Tallevast.
Unique Locations:
Bellm's Cars & Music of yesterday from Gay 90's to Roaring 20's; Bishop Planetarium; Ca D Zan, the Ringling family’s grand terra cotta palace from another era; Cortez Fleet will take you to a deserted key where dolphins play; Cortez Fishing Village in a very quaint community; DeSoto National Memorial commemorates Spanish Conquistador Hernando DeSoto’s 1539 trek across the Southeast United States; DeSoto Memorial Dragstrip for the novice or professional driver; Florida Gulf Coast Railroad Museum with locomotive ride through rustic sections of Manatee County; Gamble Plantation, the only antebellum plantation house surviving in South Florida, carefully restored to its pre-Civil War glory; Howard Solomon’s Castle, an international one-of-a-kind; Manatee Village Historical Park, an authentic representation of buildings, equipment and lifestyles from 100 years ago; Myakka River State Park can air boat you through the unspoiled wilderness; Nick Bollettieri Sports Academy, world’s largest tennis training facility, has trained the world’s best such as Pete Sampras and Andre Agassi; Parker Manatee Aquarium; Pittsburgh Pirates Spring training home fields; South Florida Museum; third best beaches in the world covered in sugar-white sand; water cruises of every sort to enjoy the manatees and alligators, etc.; Seagate Powel Crosley Mansion, perfect for that haunted house location.20 miles of breathtaking beaches and unique tourism, manufacturing and agricultural locations, combine with spectacular topography to create a wide range of cinematic opportunities.
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Permitting Info:
No permitting fees required to film on county or city property. It is essential to contact the film office prior to any filming activity. Insurance certificates are required with Board of Commissioners as holder. Police rates and availability vary pending on municipality.