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.