Growing Companiesfor Bradenton

Prudential Lakewood Ranch Realty, ranked as the top realty group (2010) by Trendgraphix, is one of the nation's leading providers of MLS-based real estate reports. The group was recognized as the top performer in several categories, including total sales, percentage of listing, percentage of buyers, listing sales and buyer sales.

UTC Fire and Security is a company of United Technologies Corporation. The company supplies solutions for fire safety and security to more than 1 million customers around the world.

Scottrade, an online investing firm with more than 40 offices in Florida, offers a full line of investment products and market research tools to help self-directed investors make investing decisions.

Planet Fitness Bradenton is among the newest franchises operated as part of a national chain of health fitness clubs outfitted with cardio-, weight- and other exercise equipment designed to help people get and stay in good physical condition.

The Port Dolphin import facility offers a new supply of natural gas for the Florida market. The import terminal has received its federal permits, including approvals under the Deepwater Port Act and from the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission. Höegh LNG is the sole owner and sponsor of the project through its subsidiary Port Dolphin Energy LLC. The unloading portion of the deepwater port, named Port Dolphin, would be located in federal waters approximately 28 miles (45 km) offshore the Tampa Bay region in Florida, in approximately 100 feet (33 meters) of water depth.