Spotlight: Emerson Point Preserve Emerson Point Preserve is a 365 acre preserve located at the tip of Snead Island in western Palmetto - at the mouth of the Manatee River where it meets Lower Tampa Bay. Visitors can take in the beauty of Florida’s wildlife and native plant communities while exploring both prehistoric and historic sites. Multi-use trails and boardwalks are aligned so that the natural habitat and cultural resources will be protected. Historical resources include the Portavant Temple Mound, southwest Florida’s largest Native American Temple Mound, and the surrounding midden complex. A Welcome/Ranger station, staffed by volunteers, is open most Friday and Saturdays, for visitors to the preserve. Explore the preserve’s unique history and wander the shady trails through the tropical hammock. There are two small picnic shelters available for small gatherings and a large ten-table picnic shelter available for rental/reservation. A canoe/kayak launch allows access to the tidal canals and the Terra Ceia Bay. Fishing is only permitted from the shoreline along the Manatee River and Terra Ceia Bay and is subject to the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission regulations. “Manatee County works to provide for that individual desire to seek out heritage tourism experiences, from interpreting life-ways of early Native American settlements found at Emerson Point Preserve to exploring natural land restoration activities inside more than 30,000 acres of conservation lands accessible to the public.” - Charlie Hunsicker Manatee County Facilities and Partnerships ������������������������ 18 ������������������������������ ���������������������� 6415 53rd Avenue West Bradenton, FL 34210 941-792-6773 ������������������������������ ���������������������� 8100 69th Street East Palmetto, FL 34222 941-776-2611 Manatee County owns two 18-hole golf courses, managed and operated by Pope Golf. Our public golf courses offer affordable play and are open for year-round play with snack bar and golf shop facilities. For current rates and specials, please call the Golf Shop at numbers listed or visit www.golfmanatee.com ������������������������������������ Club Hours 7:00 am - 5:00 pm Golf Course 7:00 am - sunset Manatee County owns two beach concessions, managed and operated by United Parks Services. Enjoy casual Gulf front dining, drinks, and live entertainment on Anna Maria Island, where beautiful sunsets are delivered daily. ������������������������������������ 2650 Gulf Drive Bradenton Beach, FL 34217 941-778-4757 www.coquinabeachcafe.com Monday – Thursday 8:00 am – 4:00 pm Friday – Sunday 8:00 am – Sunset �������������������������������������������������������� 4000 Gulf Drive Holmes Beach, FL 34217 941-778-0784 www.amibeachcafe.com Opens Daily 7:30 am Photo by Araceli Molina
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