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Retail Recap: What new stores are coming to the Bradenton area?

Stories by Bradenton Herald journalists, with AI summarization

New places to shop are open now or coming soon to the Bradenton area.

This collection of stories explores the latest news on retail expansions in Manatee County, including a newly built Publix and Target open now and plans for a new Walmart location.

Read more below.

The Publix Bayshore Gardens reopened after major renovations on Saturday, July 19, 2025. The store covers more than 54,000 square feet, with a liquor store and drive-thru pharmacy. Photo taken July 21, 2025. By Tiffany Tompkins

NO. 1: BAYSHORE GARDENS PUBLIX REOPENS AFTER REBUILD. WHAT’S NEW INSIDE?

The Publix closed in 2024 for renovations. | Published July 21, 2025 | Read Full Story by Jason Dill

San Antonio, Texas-based Whataburger is planning its first Bradenton-area franchise, selling food 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

NO. 2: WHAT’S COMING TO THIS NEW BRADENTON SHOPPING CENTER? A PUBLIX STORE AND MORE

One of Bradenton’s newest neighborhoods has several dining and shopping options minutes away from its residential community. | Published August 31, 2025 | Read Full Story by Jason Dill

Wal-Mart Neighborhood Market, 4536 53rd Ave. E., Bradenton, is scheduled to open Wednesday, April 13.GRANT JEFFERIES/Bradenton Herald

NO. 3: WALMART PLANS ANOTHER NEIGHBORHOOD MARKET STORE IN MANATEE, RECORDS SAY

A Walmart Neighborhood Market is planned for Palmetto. | Published August 30, 2025 | Read Full Story by Jason Dill

The new Target under construction in the Marketplace Center shown here on May 8, 2025. By Tiffany Tompkins

NO. 4: THIS BRADENTON SHOPPING CENTER IS BOOMING. SEE WHAT’S OPEN AND WHAT’S COMING

The Marketplace at Heritage Harbour opened its first store six years ago — and development has been heating up with plenty of new shops on the way. | Published October 4, 2025 | Read Full Story by Jason Dill

The summary above was drafted with the help of AI tools and edited by journalists in our News division. All stories listed were reported, written and edited by McClatchy journalists.