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Article: New Resort Revitalizes Historic Bridge Street in Bradenton Beach, Fla.
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- Knight Ridder/Tribune Business News
- Article date:
- September 29, 2003
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By Dana Sanchez, The Bradenton Herald, Fla. Knight Ridder/Tribune Business News
Sep. 29--BRADENTON BEACH, Fla.--People in the business community credit the addition of BridgeWalk Resort with helping to start a renaissance on historic Bridge Street. Since the 28-unit resort with six retail shops and a restaurant opened in May, 2002, the 20 Bridge Street merchants have formed an organized, cohesive group.
They meet every Wednesday morning in the BridgeWalk conference room to discuss group advertising and upcoming monthly theme nights on Bridge Street designed to attract shoppers. Merchants save money by advertising as a group. By promoting each ...