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This Favorite Florida Pit Stop Brings The Party Off I-75 On The Manatee River

If you are driving north on I-75, you can’t miss the blazing yellow sign below the Manatee River bridge. Along the river banks is an al fresco restaurant and bar…

The bar and dance floor at Woody's

Woody’s under cover has a log of space with room reserved in front of the stage for dancing.

Gina Birch

Party Off I-75 On The Manatee River In Pictures

How to find Woody's. When you exit onto 301, head east like you're going to the mall. Next light, turn right on 60th. It leads you behind the businesses fronting 301. Woody's is tucked back there on the water.

**About Favorite Florida Pit Stops. It's a travel series offering tips on mom and pop places to stop when traveling too and from Southwest Florida.

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The paved parking lot is not big, but there is plenty of parking in the grass.

Gina Birch brings the sunshine to Sunny 106.3 every weekday morning from 6-10. She has worked in radio, television and print in Southwest Florida for nearly 30 years. During that time, she has become an advocate for numerous charities including those that support animals, children, women and wellness. In addition, she has written for numerous local, regional and national publications about food, wine and travel. Those are her longtime passions...along with shoes.