Robinson Nature Preserve

Adjoining Harbour Isle, Robinson Preserve in Bradenton Fl, is a salt marsh now home to jumping mullet and hundreds of other species of fish and other marine life. This preserve is a 600+-acre coastal preserve located in northwestern Bradenton.The interior of the preserve features hiking paths, kayak and canoe waterways, bridges, picnic spots, mangrove forests and a 53-foot-tall tower with a wide-open view of the Tampa Bay area. The 120-year-old Valentine House, moved to the preserve by boat, is near the entrance to the property, scheduled for a renovation to become Robinson’s information center. The main aquatic entrance to the preserve is at 9800 Manatee Ave. West, Bradenton 3420 This wonderful launch site boast home to dolphins, manatees at play and many other wildlife that you won't see at the other area.