The Bradenton Area Convention & Visitors Bureau is pleased to announce the new Culinaria Restaurant Week in the Bradenton, Anna Maria Island and Longboat Key area, Sept. 14 - 28, 2013.

"Culinaria is a celebration of all of the food found right here in our area, as well as the farmers, fisherman and chefs who bring it to our tables," said Debbie Meihls, executive manager, BACVB. "We have a vibrant food and dining scene, and we're excited to showcase it during Culinaria."

In addition to their regular menus, specially-designed prix fixe lunch and dinner menus will be featured at each of the 16 participating Culinaria restaurants; pricing starts at $15 for lunch, $25 for dinner.

For more information on Culinaria, please visit www.bradentongulfislands.com/culinaria/.

Seven nights at the Tortuga Inn Beach Resort costs from £1,340 per person based on two people sharing on a room only basis. Including return flights from Gatwick to Tampa with British Airways. This is based on travel on September 16. To book please visit www.americaasyoulikeit.com or call 020 8742 8299.

For more information on Bradenton/Anna Maria Island/ Longboat Key please visit: http://www.bradentongulfislands.com/

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Located between St. Petersburg and Sarasota on Florida's west coast, Anna Maria Island & Longboat Key, and their coastal companions, Bradenton and Lakewood Ranch, are treasured for their authentic Old Florida charm, breath-taking scenery, funky dining and shopping districts, and 16 miles of sugar-white sands.

For further press information contact: Antonia Robinson, Gosh PR, Tel: + 44 (0)20 7367 6745. Email: antonia@goshpr.co.uk