Palmetto sits on the north bank of the Manatee River, with waterfront preserves, easy highway access and a growing mix of new neighborhoods.
Palmetto is a city in Manatee County with about 13,300 residents at the 2020 census, on the north side of the tidal Manatee River, across from Bradenton. It was incorporated in 1897. Emerson Point Preserve, a 365-acre county preserve at the western end of Snead Island, has an observation tower with views of Terra Ceia Bay, Tampa Bay and the Sunshine Skyway Bridge, along with the Portavant Mound Site.
US 41 and US 301 meet in Palmetto, and Interstate 275 begins at Interstate 75 just outside the city. Public schools are part of the School District of Manatee County. Bradenton is minutes away across the river.
Several master-planned communities have been built in and around Palmetto, including Coasterra, where we are building our own home. If you are looking at new construction, our Coasterra page shares what we are learning, and our new construction page explains why to bring your own agent to the first visit.
People who want Gulf Coast living with a quieter, river-town feel, close to Bradenton, Anna Maria Island and the Sunshine Skyway. If you are choosing between Palmetto and neighboring areas, we can help you compare them.
Yes. Palmetto is in central Manatee County, on the north side of the Manatee River across from Bradenton.
Coasterra is a master-planned community in Palmetto. We are building our own home there and share what we learn on our Coasterra page.
General information, not legal, tax or financial advice. School boundaries, taxes, flood zones, insurance and services vary by address, so confirm the details for any home you consider. Sources: Palmetto, Florida, Emerson Point Preserve.
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