Key developments in downtown Bradenton could help usher in more vibrant city core

Bradenton city official Carl Callahan remembers going to the theaters and stores downtown while growing up.

That kind of traditional, Rockwell-esque Main Street hasn't been part of Bradenton for decades. But with some key projects underway, a downtown Bradenton revitalization is in the works. The three major projects that promise a big impact on the heart of the city are the construction of a SpringHill Suites hotel, the expansion of South Florida Museum and the building of the City Centre facility.