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Thursday, November 1, 2012

Riverwalk - Bridges


Last week our City completed Bradenton Riverwalk

Riverwalk is 1 and 1/2 miles of brick sidewalks on the banks of the Manatee River and  includes, 
A Splash Park and Playground
Skatepark
Volley Ball Beach with white sugar sand
Outdoor Living rooms
Amphitheater
Fishing Pier
Day Dock to visit by boat
Kayak Launch

DeSoto Bridge
 Our county is divided by the Manatee River, there are 2 bridges and one train trestle that span the river. It is one and 1/2 miles from bridge to bridge with the below trestle in between.

Green Bridge is behind the trestle and was there as the only bridge when i was a child
the new park follows the bank of the river from Green bridge to the Desoto Bridge.

the train trestle is off limits to any thing but the twice daily Tropicana Train

Railroad Crossing with Green bridge in background


New fishing pier, just completed

The purpose of all this yada yada is Sunday Am bob and I went to see what the city spent 6 plus million dollars on that runs along the waterfront from bridge to bridge.... to be continued
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27 comments:

  1. UnknownNovember 1, 2012 at 2:51 AM

    Good morning! Looks good though, I like the new fishing pier :) Have a great day!
    Time to get ready for work.

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  2. SquirrelQueenNovember 1, 2012 at 3:47 AM

    Well it certainly sounds like it is going to be a busy place with all the activities. I am intrigued by the outdoor living rooms, can't wait to see your photos of those.

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  3. BlueShellNovember 1, 2012 at 4:01 AM

    That is an amazing bridge!!!
    Love your photos, Sandra.
    Kiss, kiss
    BShell

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  4. AnonymousNovember 1, 2012 at 6:24 AM

    Very nice and I look forward to seeing/learning more about it. Hope you have a good day.

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  5. CatherineNovember 1, 2012 at 7:49 AM

    Looking forward to seeing the results!
    xo Catherine

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  6. Debra DickinsonNovember 1, 2012 at 8:10 AM

    Bet you never thought you'd be taking $6mil photos, did ya? LOL. Can't wait to see. I wanna play in this park one day.

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  7. Auntie sezzzzzz...November 1, 2012 at 8:10 AM

    A River Walkway sounds lovely, "at first blush". I await your verdict on whether what they did, was worth the money spent.

    Gentle hugs,
    "Auntie"

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  8. Ruth HiebertNovember 1, 2012 at 8:23 AM

    Those bridges are very impressive. I can see many photos coming from this beautiful area.

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  9. Muffy's MarksNovember 1, 2012 at 9:12 AM

    I am anxious to hear more about this project.

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  10. EG CameraGirlNovember 1, 2012 at 9:15 AM

    I'm thinking this is money well spent as tourists will appreciate the area and bring money with them. :))

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  11. Chatty CroneNovember 1, 2012 at 9:24 AM

    It looks great - but I am no judge of 6 million dollars - wish I had it. I do like the colorful sign too. And the fishing pier. Very nice. sandie

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  12. RemingtonNovember 1, 2012 at 9:53 AM

    Beautiful pics! That certainly is a lot of money....

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  13. TexWisGirlNovember 1, 2012 at 10:28 AM

    nice to see a boardwalk that is not destroyed by a storm right now.

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  14. DawnTreaderNovember 1, 2012 at 10:35 AM

    I think it sounds great with such a long riverwalk. I love walking along water. In my town it's only possible here and there to follow the river, there are a lot of interruptions (bridges, factories and other buildings, parkinglots...) They're working on extending the walkways along the river though.

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  15. My Mind's EyeNovember 1, 2012 at 10:56 AM

    What a beautiful area and trail whoa baby 6 million plus!!
    I bet it would be fun to ride on the Tropicana train across the water. That track is pretty narrow.
    Hugs Madi and Mom

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  16. KathyNovember 1, 2012 at 11:06 AM

    This park looks like it's got something for everyone. I'd be down there exploring too. What's the charge to ride the train between the two bridges?

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  17. S. EtoleNovember 1, 2012 at 12:12 PM

    What a huge expanse of bridge. Beautiful photos.

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  18. Just MagsNovember 1, 2012 at 12:46 PM

    These are great pictures!!! That water is just beautiful and the bridge looks long. Hugs

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  19. Marie November 1, 2012 at 12:58 PM

    Beautiful! We would be visiting the fishing pier a lot! They spent a few bucks. :)
    Looking forward to your next post!

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  20. LindyLouMacNovember 1, 2012 at 1:17 PM

    What a great initiative to give people an opportunity to enjoy an area in this way.

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  21. AnnNovember 1, 2012 at 5:56 PM

    it sounds like one heck of a project. looking forward to learning more about it

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  22. RoseNovember 1, 2012 at 7:41 PM

    Now you have got my curiosity going...will be back

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  23. GeorgeNovember 1, 2012 at 9:14 PM

    I can hardly wait to see your report on the new walk. I certainly hope it will be worth the money.

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  24. DebNovember 1, 2012 at 10:38 PM

    what a cool place...well...was it worth the $$$$$????

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  25. Betsy Banks AdamsNovember 2, 2012 at 12:11 AM

    Wow---that is neat!!! Hope you liked it since your tax dollars probably helped pay for it... ha

    That would be a neat place to walk though.. I'd love it.
    Hugs,
    Betsy

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  26. Cheryl @ TFDNovember 2, 2012 at 12:16 AM

    Looks good, but I'll await your report. I can't help but wonder if it is worth it, tho. 6 mil is a lot of dough.

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  27. LCNovember 3, 2012 at 5:21 PM

    Well now I know the price tag for thinking outside the box. As a taxpayer, is your take that funding was well spent? It appears from your later posts that you, Bob and lots of others will enjoy the innovative spaces.

    Can't wait to see pix of you and Bob making use of the Skatepark!

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