Manatee county...

Why the name Manatee? For those familiar with the Florida coastline, you know that the manatee is a large, gentle sea mammal likened to a cow. The area now known as Manatee County first developed its roots more that 450 years ago when a Spanish explorer named Hernando DeSoto discovered the coastline in 1539 while searching for the legendary lost city of gold, El Dorado. When the object of their search was not found, DeSoto and his crew left and the area remained unsettled until 1842 when Josiah Gates, another explorer, planted roots on the land and dubbed it Manatee County for the gentle mammals traversing the areas waterways.

Manatee County is situated within 150 miles of pristine Florida coastline. It encompasses 740 square miles of land area and 27 miles of glorious sugar-white sand beaches for your enjoyment.

Manatee County is home to seven cities, among them Bradenton, Anna Maria Island, Holmes Beach, Ellenton, Palmetto, Parrish, and Longboat Key. The total population for the entire county is 270,771.

The year-round tropical climate, 70-90 degrees in the summer and 50-70 degrees in the winter, are certainly the incentive to relocate to beautiful Manatee County. The balmy climate is perfect for those enthusiasts seeking year-round recreational activities, including golfing on one of Bradenton’s 25 golf courses.

Manatee County also offers a wide selection of homes, from new construction to Victorian renovations to condominiums. Add to the plentiful housing a very low cost of living in Manatee County and it is not surprising that more and more people are relocating to this waterfront community.

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