LECOM Bradenton, located at 5000 Lakewood Ranch Boulevard in Bradenton, FL, is just an hour's drive south of Tampa and across the Sunshine Skyway Bridge. The campus is just a few miles east of the Florida Gulf Coast.

Directions from Tampa

Take I-275 south across the Sunshine Skyway to I-75 south via the exit on left toward Bradenton. Follow I-75 south for 8 miles and take Exit 220 and follow State Road 64 east for three miles then turn right on Lakewood Ranch Boulevard. LECOM Bradenton is three miles south of State Road 64.

Directions from Sarasota Airport and points south

Take University Parkway East to I-75 North toward Tampa. Follow I-75 to Exit 217 A and take State Road 70 east to Lakewood Ranch Boulevard and turn left.

Bradenton and Sarasota offer a wide range of lodging options for travelers to southwest Florida. The following hotels offer special rates for LECOM visitors. Please ask for LECOM rate when booking.

Hampton Inn - Ellenton*
5810 20th Court East
Ellenton, FL 34222
941-721-4000
One click reservations

Wingate by Wyndham#
5654 Lena Road
Bradenton, FL 34211
941-755-0055
http://www.wingatebradenton.com/

Holiday Inn Lakewood Ranch
6231 Lake Osprey Drive
Sarasota, FL 34240
941-782-4400
www.hilr.com

Country Inn and Suites
5610 Manor Hill Lane
Bradenton, FL 34203
941-363-4000
www.countryinns.com/bradenton-hotel-fl-34203/flbradnt

Hampton Inn and Suites - Sarasota Bradenton Airport
975 University Parkway
Sarasota, FL 34243
941-355-8140

http://hamptoninn.hilton.com/en/hp/reservations/index.jhtml?hotel=SRQATHX&corporateCode=560048125

Courtyard by Marriott, Spring Hill Suites and Residence Inn
850 University Parkway
Sarasota, FL 34234 (941) 355-3337
http://cwp.marriott.com/srqsh/lecom

Comfort Suites *
8305 Tourist Center Drive
University Park, FL 34201
941-360-2626
www.comfortsarasota.com

Hyatt Place
950 University Parkway
Sarasota, FL 34234
941-554-5800

www.hyattplacesarasotabradenton.com

*Provides transportation to and from LECOM for students who are selected for interviews.

#To receive the LECOM rate, you must book your reservations by calling the LOCAL phone # or visiting the local web site. Discounts do not apply when booking through online travel sites.