Harvey Memorial Community Church

Head north from Bridge Street down Church Street toward the Bradenton Beach Marina, and you'll find this charming little church tucked away near the end.

Marina Docks

Our friend Kathryn Sandberg joined us on this particular morning as we explored the marina.

Bradenton Beach Marina

Walking early in the morning makes it easier for us to explore places that would be crawling with "official" people during the day. We loved visiting the Bradenton Beach Marina, a place we always see from the Cortez Bridge but have never seen up close. It's a fun place, with lovely trompe l'oeil paintings on diesel tanks and walls, and docks with all sorts of vessels.

House Boat

Currently on shore, this house boat at Bradenton Beach Marina gives new depths to the "house" part of the moniker.

Moon Over Bradenton Beach

We've begun to notice that the days are getting shorter, as this full moon over the clock tower at the Bradenton Beach Pier attests. Ten minutes to seven in the morning, and the skies were dark and the moon was shining!

Fire in the Sky!

Wow! While mom and I were walking the streets of Bradenton Beach, we saw some lovely sunrises...but none so amazing as this one, taken while we walked out on the Bradenton Beach Pier.

Too Clever!

Why can't I ever think of these great names? This sign adorns a tiny cottage barely bigger than the sign itself!