Manatee County, county in Florida, United States. As of 2020 county had an estimated population of 411,219 inhabitants. The county was created 170 years ago in 1855. Its county seat is Bradenton.
There are 2 city/town in Manatee County, FL. The largest city of Manatee County is South Bradenton with a population of 22,178. Other cities include and Samoset population 3,854
Located south of Tampa Bay along Florida's central Gulf Coast, Manatee County is home to a blend of growing suburbs and charming small towns. Though popular as a warm weather destination, each community in Manatee County has cultivated its own distinctive identity. Some of the most notable cities include Bradenton, Palmetto, Parrish, Anna Maria, and Longboat Key.
Historic Bradenton serves as the lively county seat. North of Bradenton, Palmetto provides a more small town feel. Fast-growing Parrish boasts master-planned communities. Charming Anna Maria Island delights beachgoers. And exclusive Longboat Key lines its namesake key.
Additionally, Manatee County contains unincorporated towns like Cortez that reflect the area's fishing village heritage as well as preserved sanctuaries like Robinson Preserve. From the sugar sand beaches to the South Fork of the Manatee River, experiencing Manatee County's diverse cities and towns showcases the enviable lifestyle found on Florida's central Gulf Coast.
List of cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Manatee County.
City Name | Title | Population |
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Samoset | Census-designated place in Manatee County, Florida | 3,854 |
South Bradenton | Census-designated place in Manatee County, Florida | 22,178 |