Manatee County

MyTownView tracks 6 municipalities in Manatee County, Florida. Browse recent news, meeting transcripts, upcoming events, and more across the county.

6Municipalities
82,686Residents
37Articles
8Meetings (30d)
$91,106Avg. Median Income
$695,600Avg. Home Value

Recent News

37
Apr 15Tim Hortons returns to Florida, opens Bradenton locationBradentonApr 13Gulf Islands Ferry Adds 3rd Boat To Expand Service Between Bradenton, Anna Maria IslandAnna MariaApr 9Woman hit, killed walking on Bradenton street: BPDBradentonApr 9Spring Into Sports: Where To Sign Up And Play In BradentonBradentonMar 31Longboat Key residents oppose 78-foot clearance bridge replacement; FDOT says ‘no final decision’ madeLongboat KeyMar 10Bradenton officer shoots, kills armed person while conducting ‘high-risk’ search warrant: PoliceBradentonFeb 25Anna Maria City Pier set for comeback after $2 million county approvalAnna MariaFeb 23Three-alarm fire tears through townhomes on Longboat KeyLongboat KeyFeb 13Palmetto hosts 3-day Multicultural FestivalPalmettoJan 22Holmes Beach sees increase in short-term rental compliance after implementing AI platformHolmes BeachJan 13Missing Longboat Key teen found safe: FDLELongboat KeyJan 12Sandbar Shark found tangled in crab trap off Bradenton Beach by Manatee County marine deputiesBradenton BeachDec 31$30.3 million Longboat Key mansion set Sarasota County sale recordLongboat KeyDec 31Repairs underway: The Anna Maria City Pier expected to be open to public by fall of 2026Anna Maria

Meetings

8

Upcoming

Apr 16Affordable Housing Advisory CommitteeBradentonAgendaApr 17Tree & Land Preservation BoardBradentonAgenda

Recent

Apr 15Plan CommissionBradentonAgendaApr 8City CouncilBradentonAgendaApr 8Special MagistrateBradentonAgendaApr 6Community Redevelopment Agency BoardBradentonAgendaMar 25City CouncilBradentonAgendaMar 23Tree & Land Preservation BoardBradentonVideoMar 13City CouncilBradentonAgendaMar 11City CouncilBradentonAgenda

Rankings in Manatee County

Most Affordable Homes

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Housing
#CityAffordability Score
1PalmettoManatee73 / 100
2BradentonManatee73 / 100
3Holmes BeachManatee62 / 100
4Longboat KeyManatee60 / 100
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey & County Business Patterns

Fastest Growing Cities

Growth
#CityPopulation Change
1BradentonManatee+1.3%
2PalmettoManatee+1.0%
3Longboat KeyManatee+0.4%
4Holmes BeachManatee+0.2%
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey

Safest Cities

Safety
#CityCrimes per 1,000
1Longboat KeyManatee42.2 total crimes per 1k
2Holmes BeachManatee80.4 total crimes per 1k
3BradentonManatee142.0 total crimes per 1k
4PalmettoManatee166.4 total crimes per 1k
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Source: Illinois Uniform Crime Reporting Program (I-UCR)

Lowest Property Taxes

Finances
#CityEffective Tax Rate
1Longboat KeyManatee0.65%
2Holmes BeachManatee0.66%
3BradentonManatee1.90%
4PalmettoManatee1.99%
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Source: Illinois Comptroller, Annual Financial Report

Best Schools

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Education
#CitySchool Score
1BradentonManatee61 / 100
2Holmes BeachManatee61 / 100
3Longboat KeyManatee61 / 100
4PalmettoManatee61 / 100
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Source: Illinois State Board of Education

Best Fiscal Health

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Finances
#CityFiscal Health Score
1Longboat KeyManatee82 / 100
2Holmes BeachManatee82 / 100
3BradentonManatee44 / 100
4PalmettoManatee41 / 100
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Source: Illinois Comptroller, Illinois Dept. of Insurance

Municipalities

Anna Maria

Pop. 765Income $103,703Homes $1,358,700
City (Mayor-Council)

Bradenton

Pop. 57,014Income $60,822Homes $309,400
City (Hybrid)

Bradenton Beach

Pop. 733Income $73,125Homes $489,000
City (Mayor-Council)

Holmes Beach

Pop. 3,047Income $88,333Homes $681,000
City (Mayor-Council)

Longboat Key

Pop. 7,539Income $158,030Homes $1,022,100
Town (Council-Manager)

Palmetto

Pop. 13,588Income $62,621Homes $313,400
City (Mayor-Council)