Manatee County
One of the first things people notice about Manatee County is the breath-taking beauty of the natural surroundings. This paradise is a playground! From island to mainland, there is always something new and exciting to discover: artistic communities and cultural events, family fun, adrenaline-packed adventure, historic outposts, or simply another beautiful sugar white-sand beach to sink your toes into.
Manatee County is located on Florida’s breathtakisng Gulf Coast. It is bordered by Tampa Bay and St. Petersburg to the north, Hardee and DeSoto counties to the east and Sarasota to the south. The beautiful beaches of Anna Maria Island fade into the Gulf of Mexico to the west.
LocationThe county has a total area of 893 square miles of which 743 square miles is land and 150 square miles is water and has three neighbors, DeSoto County, Hardee County, and Sarasota County.