Bradenton Skating Rink, 4307 26th St W, Bradenton, Florida


But first, as an open-air rink, it began as:
Suncoast Roller Rink, 4307 26th St W, Bradenton, Florida
• Operator: Mr. & Mrs. Mike G. Janes[1] & partners[8] (1958), Arthur Janes[2] (1959), Bill & Marion Carlisle[3][8] (1960)
• Manager: [?]
• Pro/Coach: George Wardlow[4] (1959), Tony & Caroline Mirelli[5] (1960), Jack Hoffman[3] (1960)
• Organist: [?]
• Floor size: [?]
• Floor type: Terrazzo floor[6]
• Primary reason for closing: Continued as a skating rink.
• Opened: 1958[1] - 1968[7]
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Bradenton Skating Rink, 4307 26th St W, Bradenton, Florida
• Operator: Betty & James Warner[7] 1969), Betty King (co-owner)[11] (1982), Charles Boswink[12] (1983-1986)
• Manager: James J. Warner[9] (1969), Betty & Scotty King[10] (1980)
• Pro/Coach: Betty King[10] (1982)
• Organist: [?]
• DJ: [?]
• Primary reason for closing: "forced to shut down because of rising insurance rates."[12]
• Opened: 1968[7] - Jan 1, 1986[12]

These are just a few of the businesses that have been in the building since closing:
• Bradenton Giant Craft Center. (1988 Ad)
(The following dates are from Google images.)
• Bradenton Furniture Company (Right side of building). (2007)
• The Cellar Bar & Lounge (left side of building). (2009)
• Beer Monster Package Store - Beer WIne (Right side of building). (2011)
• Bartenders Bar & Nightclub (left side of building). (2014)
• Gallery 26 Indoor Flea Market (Right side of building). (2014)
• The Spot Bar & Nightclub (left side of building). (2015)
• Heaven Sent Vintage Market (Right side of building). (2015)
• The Spot on 26th Bar & Nightclub (left side of building).
• Gallery 26 Bazaar - Tobacco Shops, Home Decor (2015).
• The Cat's Meow, A Vintage Marketplace (Right side of building).

Photo at top of page is from a postcard.












Photo credit J. B. Warczinsky



New operators & now known as Bradenton Skating Rink


Postcard image.
























Then & Now


Looks like the original Terrazzo Floor[6] still exists.
Images courtesy www.officespace.com[13]






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