Station 2 Innovation

06/14/2026

Interested in a little Station 2 history? Check out this classic interview with Linda Carson of ABC7 Sarasota - WWSB https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pwZI0ih-gKs
City of Bradenton, Florida - Government Stan Schultes Norman Dempsey Sara Hand-Herald Manatee County, Florida Government

Stan Schultes shares with Linda Carson some of Station 2 Innovation...

06/12/2026

Anthropic launched a Claude Startup Program with free API credits, tools, and founder resources.

What’s included:
▫️ Free API credits to build and test
▫️ Priority rate limits
▫️ Founder events and workshops
▫️ Office hours and direct Anthropic access
▫️ Courses, guides, and implementation resources

What you can use:
• Claude API & Console for building and testing AI products
• Claude Code to bring Claude into your terminal
• Claude team workspaces, Artifacts, and tool integrations

Companies building with Claude include Cursor, Lovable, Replit, Perplexity, Bolt, Manus, Clay, and more.

Eligibility: your startup must be early-stage and backed by an Anthropic partner VC. Ask your investors for their application link.

After credits run out, standard API pricing applies. Commercial products are allowed from day one.

If you’re VC-backed and using Claude, this is worth a look.

Access the frontier AI trusted by industry leaders. Turn ambitious concepts into market advantages with Claude, dedicated credits, and priority support for startups.

06/11/2026

06/10/2026

Station 2 has evolved.

While our mission of supporting entrepreneurs remains the same, today our focus is on providing the space, services, and professional environment that help businesses thrive.

Whether you're looking for:
• Dedicated workspace
• Meeting and conference space
• A professional business address
• A collaborative entrepreneurial community

Station 2 serves as Bradenton's entrepreneurial home base.
Schedule a tour and see how Station 2 can support your next stage of growth.

05/25/2026

This Memorial Day, we pause to remember the brave men and women who gave their lives in service to our country.

Their courage, sacrifice, and commitment make the freedoms we enjoy possible.
Today, we honor them, remember their families, and hold deep gratitude for the legacy they leave behind.

From all of us at Realize Bradenton, we wish you a meaningful Memorial Day. 💙

05/19/2026

Working from home this summer with kids out of school?

Yeah… we hear that a lot. We have an affordable space just for you where you can get your work done!

Working from home this summer with kids out of school? Yeah… we hear that a lot: If your “office” is turning into a mix of snacks, noise, and interruptions, it might be time for a bette…

04/29/2026

Manatee County residents can visit The Bishop for free on select weekends, thanks to a generous grant from The Bradenton Rotary Club. See the Planetarium. Visit the manatees. Walk through every exhibit.

Free admission dates:
• June 13–14, 2026
• September 5–6, 2026
• December 5–6, 2026
• January 9–10, 2027

Supporting The Bishop Museum of Science and Nature with free admission on selected weekends supports our Manatee families, so that many may enjoy this gift in our community. Thank you, Bradenton Rotary Club.

04/05/2026

🌷🐣 Happy Easter from the Manatee Chamber of Commerce! 🐣🌷

Wishing our members and the entire community a joyful and blessed Easter filled with hope, renewal, and happiness.

We are truly grateful for each of you and the positive impact you make every day to help our community thrive. Thank you for your continued support, connection, and commitment to making Manatee County such a special place.

May your day be filled with peace, celebration, and time with those you cherish most.

Happy Easter! 💛💙💜💚