REALIZE BRADENTON, INC.
BRADENTON, FLORIDA

Realize Bradenton, Inc. is a nonprofit organization dedicated to fostering redevelopment and economic growth in downtown Bradenton. Founded on November 4, 2009, this entity collaborates with the City of Bradenton, the Downtown Development Authority, business, and cultural partners to transform downtown into a unique and preferred destination for residents, visitors, and businesses. Realize Bradenton plays a pivotal role in implementing cultural master planning strategies that leverage arts, culture, and heritage to stimulate economic development, enhance cultural tourism, and promote civic engagement. At its core, the organization values diversity and collective efforts by engaging various community members in positive change initiatives. Their mission is supported by staff and board members who bring a wealth of experience and dedication while being passionate about the future of Bradenton. Realize Bradenton serves as an information hub for downtown news and actively collaborates with state regulatory bodies including the Department of Business and Professional Regulation Division of Hotels & Restaurants, and the State's Alcoholic Beverages & Tobacco division. Realize Bradenton is officially registered under Florida code N09000010730 and operates from a mailing address at P.O. BOX 9114 in Bradenton, FL, 34206. The organization remains accessible via several contact methods and manages its communications through an array of phone numbers, the official website realizebradenton.com, and has submitted their latest annual report on February 8, 2024. Lead by President Alisa Craton alongside Exec Director Karen Corbin and Vice Chairman Brad Laudicina, Realize Bradenton continues to drive forward the vision of transforming downtown Bradenton into a model for other cities.