Gulf Coast boating city with quality schools and parks
In Palmetto, Florida, a Gulf Coast city bounded by the Manatee River and Terra Ceia Bay, early 20th-century mom-and-pop shops still line 10th Avenue. "It's not pretentious, but it has all the amenities," says Greg Owens, a listing specialist with TeamWorks/Keller Williams on the Water who has been selling in the area since 2005. "You have some really nice homes, great parks, a bunch of marinas and restaurants along the river. Downtown is Old Town Florida, but it's also a vibrant boating community." Here, "Old Town Florida" means a free-standing post office dating to 1880 and Colonial homes built as early as 1900. Visitors to Palmetto Historical Park will be reminded of the Seaboard Air Line Railroad, the backbone of Palmetto's agricultural industry in the early 20th century. Just across the street is Sutton Park, a modern-day family gathering place home to the city’s Fourth of July festival and the DeSoto Children's Parade.
About 13,000 people call Palmetto home, with roughly 30 percent of residents being 65 years or older. Those still in the workforce are employed at some of the Sarasota-Manatee region's top companies, which include Tropicana Brands Group, Bealls Inc. and PGT Innovations.
Waterfront homes in Palmetto range from million dollar mansions to high rise condos.
Visitors of Palmetto Historical Park can view well-preserved structures and engaging exhibits.
Palmetto Historical Park invites visitors to explore the city's vibrant history.
The US-41 corridor is a main hub in Palmetto and continues to connect to Bradenton by bridge.
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Multi-million-dollar estates on the Manatee River
In Palmetto, the median home price is about $390,000, lower than the Tampa median of $440,000 and the St. Petersburg median price of $425,000. There is a wide range of homes here, from manufactured properties and 1930s-era traditional homes to waterfront dwellings along the Manatee River. "You have some really unique homes and gorgeous estates on the water," Owens says. "Some real gems on Snead Island." Sharing the waterfront are high-rise condominiums listing from the low $300,000s to more than $1 million.
If high-rise living is your thing, you'll feel right at home with a few choices in Palmetto.
Florida Ranch-style homes are very common in Palmetto.
Tropic Isles Co-Op is mobile home park located on the Terra Ceia Bay.
You can find waterfront luxury homes in Palmetto.
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Animatronics program offered in Manatee County School District
Students here attend schools within the Manatee County School District, which earns a B-plus grade from Niche. The district serves over 50,000 students across 81 schools. High school students in can enroll in the animatronics program, where they can build independently controlled motors, write scripts, voice-act and even learn how to design sets.
Palmetto High School educates 1,984 students of Manatee County.
Palm View educates over 800 students in grades PK, K-8.
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A handful of marinas for enjoying the water
Palmetto has 12-city-owned parks and over 60 acres of green space. Blackstone Park's athletic fields are home to organized baseball, softball and soccer games. Anglers regularly pull snook and redfish from the waters, including from Pier Place. Lincoln Park is popular for soccer games and its aquatic center. Cut's Edge Marina, Marsh Harbor Marina and Regatta Pointe are a few spots where residents can enjoy Manatee River and the Terra Ceia Bay.
Terra Ceia Bay surrounds the north side of Palmetto and Emerson Point Preserve.
Marsh Harbor Marina is a family-owned boatyard specializing in maintenance and repair in Palmetto.
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Views of the water at Riverhouse Waterfront Restaurant
Retail and dining are concentrated along the U.S. Route 41 business corridor, which leads directly to Safe Harbor Regatta Pointe, a busy marina on the river. The adjacent Riverhouse Waterfront Restaurant is a popular dockside eatery. "It's one of the few spots where you can watch sailboats come and go," says Owens. "It's one of those really cool places to sit and hang out. Order oysters from their raw bar or sample the lobster mac n' cheese." More restaurants and stores can be found along U.S. Route 301.
The Riverhouse Waterfront restaurant is a must on a list of places to eat in Palmetto.
Palmetto's historic downtown is a nice place to spend a day.
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The Manatee County Fair
The Manatee County Fair, known for its annual pageant, petting zoo and live music, takes place in January on Palmetto's Manatee County Fairgrounds. The Bradenton Area Convention Center is a modern business event and trade show venue. The Bradenton Yacht Club on Palmetto's riverfront hosts the annual Crosthwait Memorial Fishing Tournament, one of the Gulf Coast's largest events.
Sarasota Bradenton International Airport is 12 miles south
Just north of Palmetto is Interstate 275, and just east is Interstate 75. "Interstate-275 heads north to St. Petersburg and Tampa, and Interstate- 75 can take you to Naples," says Kathy Marshall, a Realtor with Preferred Shore Commercial. Whether locals use the Manatee County Area Transit system or make the 12-mile drive south, Sarasota Bradenton International Airport is easily accessible down Route 41. The airport offers flights through American, United, Delta, Southwest and Frontier. Palmetto residents can access medical care at Manatee Memorial Hospital, 3 miles down Route 41. The facility has been nationally recognized for providing high-quality stroke care.
Palmetto crime and weather
According to the most recent data from the Manatee County Sheriff's Office, overall crime and violent crime were down year over year in 2020.
Hurricanes are a concern on Florida's Gulf Coast, especially during summer. Palmetto residents are encouraged to install permanent storm shutters on their windows.
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