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Event Planning

Your Vision, Our Expertise

Planning an event on Florida’s West Coast? Palmetto and the Bradenton Area offer a diverse range of meeting and event venues, from intimate waterfront spaces perfect for weddings and celebrations to a world-class convention center built for conferences, trade shows, and large-scale gatherings.

Bradenton Area Convention Center

The largest indoor event venue between St. Petersburg and Naples, the Bradenton Area Convention Center offers 95,000 square feet of flexible meeting space for gatherings of up to 3,800 attendees.

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Palmetto Marriott Resort & Spa Venues

Directly connected to the Bradenton Area Convention Center, Palmetto Marriott Resort & Spa offers nearly 9,000 square feet of versatile meeting and event space, accommodating up to 960 guests for any occasion.

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The Yard

Looking for something beyond the boardroom? The Yard is an open-air amphitheater perfect for corporate receptions, team celebrations, and large-scale events for up to 5,500 guests under the Florida sky.

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Meeting Planners Guide

Get to know Palmetto and the Bradenton Area as an event destination, from comfortable accommodations and easy travel access to the Gulf Coast experiences that make every gathering here worth attending.

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Podcast Studio

Give your brand a voice. Our fully equipped on-site recording studio is available for corporate content creation, podcasting, and media production in a professional and inspiring setting.

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An illuminated Marriott hotel overlooks an active outdoor evening event with a stage and people on a lawn, amidst a busy cityscape at dusk.

The Yard

Looking for something beyond the boardroom? The Yard is an open-air amphitheater perfect for corporate receptions, team celebrations, and large-scale events for up to 5,500 guests under the Florida sky.

Learn More
  • Rows of tan conference chairs face a large screen displaying the Marriott Resort Palmetto logo in an empty meeting room with light walls and a blue patterned carpet.

    Meeting Planners Guide

    Get to know Palmetto and the Bradenton Area as an event destination, from comfortable accommodations and easy travel access to the Gulf Coast experiences that make every gathering here worth attending.

    Learn More
  • Studio microphone setup with professional headphones hanging nearby, set against a backdrop featuring an "ON AIR" light and studio monitors.

    Podcast Studio

    Give your brand a voice. Our fully equipped on-site recording studio is available for corporate content creation, podcasting, and media production in a professional and inspiring setting.

    Learn More

Gather in Palmetto

Our versatile event spaces, expert coordinators, and custom catering team are ready to bring your vision to life, whether you’re hosting an executive retreat, corporate conference, or milestone celebration.

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