Palmetto FL

PALMETTO, FLORIDA

When you hear realtors talk about location, location, location, it may mean many things. When it comes to Palmetto Florida you can say it is the nexus of roads to Tampa, St Petersburg, Bradenton and Sarasota. 

A waterfront community on the Gulf Coast of Florida, midway between Tampa/St. Petersburg in the north and Sarasota to the South – Palmetto is a fast-growing area. In Manatee County with a population of approximately 14,234 as of July 1, 2017, Palmetto is located on the Manatee River with two bridges leading you over to the City of Bradenton and has coastline on Terra Ceia Bay. It is easy to get to and in driving distance to some of the most thriving areas in Florida.  It has interstate access, railroad connections, marina, and ports in the area.  Living in Palmetto have easy access to several top airports, entertainment, golf courses, beaches, quiet neighborhoods and hospitals. 

Evidently many new home and condominium builders have also found this gem, as there are numerous developments growing in the area. Top builders in the area include:  WCI Communities, Taylor Morrison, Maronda Homes, Pulte Homes, Suarez Housing Corporation, John Cannon Homes Inc and CalAtlantic Homes.

New communities in Palmetto such as Esplanade at Artisan Lakes, Eave’s Bend in Artisan Lakes, Old Mill Preserve, Sanctuary Cove – Sanctuary Cove Riverfront Estates and Sanctuary Cove Grand Estates, Sanctuary Cove Estates, Sanctuary Cove Riverfront Grand Estates, Trevesta, Heron Creek and Willow Walk  -- are just a few of the draws for finding beautiful newly constructed homes.

The City of Palmetto dates to the arrival of Samuel Sparks Lamb in 1868. He is called the “Father of Palmetto” and gave the town its name after his home state, South Carolina, the “Palmetto State”. In 1897, Florida’s governor later signed a charter declaring Palmetto a City in the Sunshine State.

The railroad came to Palmetto in 1902, which allowed the activity of the area to switch to more commerce allowing for a steady stream of supplies such as bricks in the area. New access to construction supplies provided for more stable and less fire prone building development.

Numerous events are held in the City of Palmetto throughout the year including the Kid's Fishing Tournament, the Desoto Children's Parade, Heritage, Farm City Week, a Vintage Wheels Car Show, a Multi-Cultural Festival…just to name a few. You can also catch the nearby Taste of Manatee, the De Soto Seafood Festival and don’t miss the fireworks on the 4^th of July over the Manatee River.

For more information on housing development and introduction to the builders in the area please call us for personal tours and home showings.