Palmetto Riverside Bed & Breakfast

Palmetto Riverside Bed & Breakfast is a historic waterfront inn and wedding venue located on Florida’s Gulf Coast near Sarasota, Bradenton, Anna Maria Island, and Tampa. Owned by Belgian innkeepers Wim and Mieke Lippens, the property blends historic charm with modern amenities and European-inspired hospitality. Originally opened as a boutique bed and breakfast in 2009, the venue later expanded to include dedicated wedding and event spaces such as a ballroom, outdoor marble patio, and an elegant outdoor living area with chandeliers and a French fireplace. In addition to overnight accommodations, the venue hosts waterfront wedding ceremonies, receptions, bridal showers, family gatherings, and other private events. Within the wedding industry, Palmetto Riverside Bed & Breakfast is suited for couples seeking an intimate waterfront venue with boutique accommodations, romantic garden spaces, and a warm, hospitality-focused atmosphere for destination-style celebrations.