ABOUT US

black and white photo of ice cream sundae with red cherry on top TYLER'S WAS FOUNDED IN 1984 BY LARRY AND THE LATE GERI TYLER.

Their vision was to provide the best tasting and freshest ice cream available, anywhere. That vision is still the keystone to Tyler's operation today. Larry is still a respected advisor and welcomed guest to Tyler's.

 

two little girls eating ice cream cones in front of Tyler's booth TYLER'S IS FAMILY OWNED AND OPERATED. Rob and Laura Alderson have taken the Tyler's vision and love of the business to heart. They bring a work ethic and business passion learned from their youth. They enjoy the family devotion and community spirit of the our area.

 

photo of man making ice cream by hand from scratch ICE CREAM AFICIONADO ROB ALDERSON PREPARES THE FINEST GOURMET ICE CREAM SEVERAL DAYS EACH WEEK.

Each batch is hand made in small five gallon quantities to ensure distinct taste and freshness. Over three hundred flavors have been created since the founding of Tyler's. We are always in the process of improving and creating new ice cream flavors.

COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT

Tyler's goal and mission is to work with and promote local business and organizations, supporting many sports teams and charities throughout our community.

photograph of historical marker in cortez village florida CORTEZ

Tyler's is located in Historical Cortez Village. Our history goes back to the early foundations of our country. Many hard working fishermen and women have toiled and given their lives to supply our nation with fresh, quality fish products. You will be delighted to learn more about our history by visiting our Historic Cortez Maritime Museum.

MANATEE

 Tyler’s Bradenton is located on Manatee Ave, close to area beaches and many interesting points to explore. Bradenton’s Old Florida history is abundant among its museums, parks and preserves. Visit downtown Bradenton, the RiverWalk and the Village of the Arts. Take a break and visit Robinson Preserve, DeSoto National Memorial Park, the Cortez fishing village and the Manatee Village Historical Park.

THINGS TO DO IN THE AREA

Check out these beautiful attractions just minutes away from each Tyler's location.

 

sandy shoreline with mangrove trees and De Soto Memorial wooden sign De Soto National Memorial

800 Desoto Memorial Highway

Bradenton, FL 34209

(941) 792-0458

De Soto National Memorial, 5 miles west of Bradenton, Florida, commemorates the 1539 landing of Hernando de Soto and the first extensive organized exploration by Europeans of what is now the southern United States.

 

tall royal palms shading a grassy meadow Palma Sola Botanical Park

9800 17th Avenue Northwest

Bradenton, FL 34209

(941) 761-2866

Palma Sola Botanical Park provides the community with a unique opportunity to enjoy educational programs, passive recreation and public events in the midst of 10 acres of natural beauty. The Park is located in the Old Palma Sola section of northwest Bradenton.

 

long stretching aerial view of mangroves, shallow coastal water and tropical plants Robinson Preserve

1704 99th Street Northwest

Bradenton, FL 34209

(941) 748-4501 x4602

This coastal preserve is a 600 acre is located in northwestern Bradenton. The interior features hiking paths, kayak and canoe waterways, bridges, picnic spots, a primitive campground, mangrove forests and a 53-foot-tall tower with a view of the Tampa Bay area.

 

white pillars and cycads at entrance to South Florida Museum South Florida Museum

201 10th Street West

Bradenton, FL 34205

(941) 746-4131

The South Florida Museum, located in Bradenton, Florida, is a natural and cultural history museum specializing in the history of Florida's gulf coast. It houses exhibits highlighting Florida history from the prehistoric to the present.

 

Florida Maritime Museum

4415 119th St W Cortez, FL 34215

Tuesday - Saturday: 9AM - 4PM

(941) 708-6120

The Florida Maritime Museum is sponsored by Manatee County Clerk of Circuit Courts, and is situated in the historic fishing village of Cortez. Cortez Villagers have survived hurricanes, economic depressions and threats to their livelihood from a reduction in fishing grounds and regulations on the fishing industry.

 

HOURS

Monday – Thursday

1pm-9pm

Friday & Saturday

12pm-10pm

Sunday

12pm-9pm

Tyler's Gourmet Ice Cream
4.7 stars - based on 134 reviews
5917 Manatee Ave. West Bradenton , FL 34217
941-243-3841
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Categories: Ice Cream
Price Range: $ Takes Reservations: No
Tyler's Gourmet Ice Cream
4.7 stars - based on 134 reviews
11904 Cortez Road Cortez , FL 34215
941-794-5333
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Categories: Ice Cream
Price Range: $ Takes Reservations: No
Tyler's Gourmet Ice Cream
4.7 stars - based on 134 reviews
5350 Gulf of Mexico Dr Longboat Key, FL 34228
941-383-6935
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Categories: Ice Cream
Price Range: $ Takes Reservations: No