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Manatee County Demographics |
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Location/Geographic,Population,Taxes, Business Activity Information
Land Area: 740 Sq. Miles (478,080 acres)
Coast : 150 Miles of Waterfront
County Seat: Bradenton
Beaches: 14 Miles
1994 County Property Tax: (one Mil = $1.00 per $1,000 Property Value)
County Millage Rates: 8.5213
School Millage Rates: 9.5888
Subtotal: 18.1101
Unincorporated Municipal Service Taxing Unit Fund: .7274
Total: 18.8375
Cities within the County levy additional Millage as follows:
Bradenton: 1.4789
Palmetto: 3.5563
Holmes Beach: 1.0226
Anna Maria: .6826
Longboat Key: 2.6213
Bradenton Beach: 2.1875
Local Option Gas Tax: $.07 per Gallon
Local Sales Tax: 7%
Infrastructure Surtax: 0%
Local Option Tourist Tax: 3% on rental charges for rooms rented less than 6 months
Franchise Fees: Electric ......Cable.....Gas......Telecommunications
Unincorporated: 0% 3% 0% 0%
Bradenton: 6% 4% 0% 0%
Palmetto: 5% 3% 3% 1%
Manatee County offers the perfect combination for living and working. Ideally situated in the Tampa Bay area, the
county is just south of Tampa and north of Sarasota. It is Florida's closest deep water port to Mexico and offers
excellent transportation linkage.
Highway Driving Time/ Distance to Major Markets from Bradenton
Ft. Myers 2.03hrs/87 miles
Jacksonville 4.32hrs/235 miles
Miami 5.33hrs/221 miles
Orlando 2.21hrs/119 miles
Tampa .55hrs/51 miles
Atlanta 9.12hrs/496 miles
Chicago 23.39hrs/1223 miles
Dallas 22.35hrs/1204 miles
Detroit 23.47hrs/1226 miles
New York 19.32hrs/1184 miles
1995 Population of Manatee County was 233,564 and is projected to increase 11% to 258,714 by year 2000.
White 91.4%
Black 7.8%
Other .8%
Males 47.6%
Females 52.4%
Median age is 43.1
Median Effective Buying Income is $29,114
Average Household Size is 2.27 (1993)
Government Entity..........Population.......... Land Area
Anna Maria 1,826 1.5 sq miles
Bradenton 47,129 11 sq miles
Bradenton Beach 1,664 6.3 sq miles
Holmes Beach 4,972 7 sq miles
Longboat Key 2,633 4 sq miles
Palmetto 9,572 4 sq miles
Unincorporated 160,487 706 sq miles
(1994 Florida Estimate, Univ. of Fla.)
Climate
Temperature Average annual 74.5
Average January 66.8
Average July 82.5
Precipitation
Rainfall 53.5"
Average relative humidity
High 88% (7:00 A.M.)
low 58% (1:00 P.M.)
Prevailing wind from the East
(source: Weather Services, Ruskin, Fla.)
Interstates 275 & 75, US 301 & 41 and state roads 64 & 70 put 61% of Florida's population within
150 miles of Manatee County. The Bradenton/Sarasota area grew faster over the past 50 years than
any other major urban area in the US except Las Vegas. It has experienced a population growth of
1,060% over the past half century.
Residency:
File a Declaration of Domicile at the Clerk of Court's Office 1115 Manatee Ave. W. , Bradenton (813) 741-4040
Voter Registration:
US citizen, legal county resident, 18 years old, election books close 30 days prior to election
Supervisor of Elections 305 15th St. W., Bradenton (813) 749-7181
Vehicle Registration:
Newcomers must register their vehicles within 10 days of gaining employment in Florida. Florida is a title law state , so newcomers also need to apply for a Florida Title Certificate. The Tax Collector's main office is at 415 10th St. W., Bradenton(813) 748-8000
Driver's Licenses:
New State residents have 30 days to apply for a Florida Driver's License after they first register their vehicle . To receive a free Florida Driver's Handbook contact the license office at 1600 1st St. W., Bradenton (813) 741-3010
Employment
Manatee's unemployment rate outperforms both Florida and US as a result of its diversified, stable economic base. During 1994, the Bradenton/Sarasota MSA had the fastest employment growth rate in the state of Florida at 7.9%. The combination of Tourism, large retirement
community and a strong manufacturing base contributed to Manatee County's insulation against adverse changes in the economy. A wide variety of companies have found that Manatee County's labor force, tax structure, and quality of life contribute to an environment favorable
for growth. An award winning comprehensive plan, excellent infrastructure and responsible actions of governmental entities have provided a solid base to support continued growth.
Average annual employment: 72,263
Average annual wages" $20,494
Employment by Industry
Services.. 32% average wage of $18,804
Retail: 22% average wage of $13,960
Manufacturing: 14% average wage of $28,298
Local Government: 11% average wage of $24,467
Agriculture: 7% average wage of $14,188
Finance, Insurance, Real Estate 4% average wage of $24,312
Construction: 3% average wage of $23,401
Manatee County's Largest Manufacturing Employers
Tropicana Products, Inc. (orange juice) 3,515 employees
Wellcraft Marine ( pleasure boats) 950 employees
Hi-Stat Manufacturing (Temperature & Speed Sensors) 797 employees
Bausch & Lomb (contact lenses) 500 employees
Eaton Corp. (Aerospace & communication circuit controls) 426 employees
Oshkosh (highway vans/specialty trailers) 370 employees
OMS Chris Craft (pleasure boats) 330 employees
Aldon Industries (boat canvass/windshields) 305 employees
Bradenton Herald (newspaper) 226 employees
Teltronics (telecommunication software ) 210 employees
major NON Manufacturing Employers
Staff Leasing (leasing firm) 4,000 employees
Manatee County School Board (education) 3,433 employees
Manatee County Government (government) 1,587 employees
HCA I.W. Blake Hospital (hospital) 1,356 employees
Manatee Memorial (hospital) 1,187 employees
Freedom Village Group ( congregate living) 750 employees
Beall's Department Stores (retail) 597 employees
Wal-Mart Stores (retail) 530 employees
City of Bradenton (government) 527 employees
Albertsons (Groceries) 500 employees
GTE (telephone) 460 employees
Manatee Community College (education) 405 employees
Business Activity
Gross Sales for 1994 were $4,426,398,128
Building Permits for 1994 were 15,092 Residential/Commercial
Construction Value was $210,693 for 1994
Total Bank Deposits for 1994 were $2,146,001
Savings & Loans Deposits were $627,949 for 1994
Average annual Hotel Occupancy rates were 69.9% for 1994
Tourist Tax Collections for 1994 were $1,805,279 (1995 Projection $1,900,000)
Agriculture total farm acreage: 299,699
Crop & pasture land: 59%
Range & Woodland: 36%
Annual cash receipts total $300 Million
Crop Production as Follows:
Cabbage 1st in Florida
Cucumber 2nd in Florida
Tomatoes 2nd in Florida
Green Peppers 4th in Florida
Watermelon 8th in Florida
Taxes and Incentives
Personal Income Tax: NONE (prohibited by state constitution)
Business Inventory: NONE
Corporate Franchise Tax on Capital Stock: NONE
Gross Receipts Tax: NONE (except persons receiving payments for utilities)
Corporate Income Tax: 5.5% of Florida Net Income ($5,000 Exemption Available)
State Sales Tax; 6% (exemptions available)
Gasoline Tax: 11.8 cents per gallon (some Counties extra)
Intangible Tax: 2 Mills (exemptions available)
Unemployment Tax: Paid on the fist $7,000 wages of an employee per calendar year. Rate of .027 of net taxable
wages for a new employer. Rate will increase or decrease based on employer's experience rating. Low .0020-High .054
Workers Compensation Rate Samples
Aluminum Products=$9.71
Plastic Products=$9.58
Window/Door Manufacturing =$7.76
Other Incentives:
No state level ad valorem tax
$25,000 Homestead exemption
Qualified Targeted Industry Tax Refund Program
Right to work state by constitutional provision
Foreign trade zone at Port Manatee
Utilities
Electricity major supplier is Florida Power & Light (813) 748-4300,also Peace River Cooperative
at 4304 69th St. E., Palmetto (813) 722-2729
Natural Gas major supplier is People's Gas System 1565 State St., Sarasota (941) 746-1888
Water Services provided by Manatee, Bradenton, Palmetto Public Works
Unincorporated areas are serviced by Manatee County Public Utilities 4410 66th St. W. Bradenton (813) 748-4501
Solid Waste supplier is Manatee County Sanitary Landfill
Telecommunications supplied by GTE Florida, Inc.
Transportation
The region's transportation network provides both domestic and International Markets.
Regional air transportation information by airport
Sarasota/Bradenton Airport served 1.7 million passengers in 1994 with an average of 45 scheduled flights daily
(6 carriers), Runway length of 7003' and 5004' on 1,102 acres total of Manatee/Sarasota Counties. Major carriers,
Delta and Northwest. Commuter carriers, Air Sunshine, American Eagle, Comair, USair Express.
Fixed Base Operations; Dolphin Aviation, Jones Aviation
Also served by Southwest Florida International Airport, Tampa International
Port Manatee
Foreign Trade Zone(ftz#169)
During 1994, Port Manatee's operating revenue reached $6.2 Million and over 5 Million tons moved through the port.
A total of 8 Berths, a draft of 40(MLW), and a maximum vessel length of 850' with av. tonnage of 5 million, warehouse
space of 250,00sf, RoRo berths (1) and reefer plugs(63)
Motor Freight Carriers: AAA Cooper, ABF, Carolina, Consolidated Freight Roadway, Gator Freightways, Humboldt, Smalley
Transportation, Southeastern Freight, Yellow Freight
Railroad Service: CSX
Bus Service: Greyhound (5 daily departures, 4 daily arrivals), Local mass transit
Shipping & Receiving:
Manasota Mail Processing Center sorting 2.8 Million daily
Airborne Express, Burlington Air Express, DHL, Delta Airlines, Emery Worldwide, Federal Express, Greyhound, National
Airlines, RPS, UPS, US Postal Service, United Airlines
Cost of Living Price Index all Items: Bradenton 102.18
Food: Bradenton 110.03
Housing : Bradenton 103.13
Single Family Homes average price;
2 bedroom =$81,665
3 bedroom =$109,696
4 bedroom =$149,101 (Source Manatee County Board of Realtors)
New Home average price=$104,737
Resale=$87,088
Condo=$74,044 ( Source Manatee County Property Appraiser)
Apartment Rentals average price;
1Br/1Bth= $480
2Br/1.5Bth=$580
3Br/2Bth=$860
Primary Health Care:
Manatee Memorial 512 Beds
HCA I.W. Blake 383 Beds
Doctors: 418 Dentists: 104
Specialized Health Care:
Charter Hospital of Bradenton
Manatee Glens Corp.
Mediplex Rehab, Bradenton
36 licensed Nursing & Congregate Care Facilities
The Bradenton/Sarasota metropolitan area was ranked as the 37th best place to live in the US according to a recent
MONEY MAGAZINE reader survey.
Facilities:
Motels:72 Total rooms 2,730
Hotels:2 Total rooms 299
Civic Auditoriums:2 Total seating capacity 5,600
Regional Malls:1
Shopping Centers:85
Libraries:6
Churches:
Protestant 165
Jewish 4
Catholic 7
Other 62
Recreation:
City&County Parks 46
Tennis Courts 66
Golf Courses 20
Racquetball Courts 25
Marinas 30
Fishing Piers 6
Boat Ramps 8
Communications:
Newspapers (daily)
Bradenton Herald 43,200 circulation
Sarasota Herald Tribune 21,000 circulation
St. Petersburg Times (largest daily) 362,400 circulation
Radio: 24 AM 31FM
Television:4 NON Cable, 40Plus Cable channels
Manatee Notables:
Paul Azinger PGA Tournament Player
Nick Bolletierri Tennis Instructor
Lisa Wagner Professional Bowler
Pete Sampras Winner Men's US Tennis 1995
Hal McRae Hitting coach for Cincinnati Reds
Warren Spahn Baseball Hall of Famer
Bill Madlock 2Time Batting Champion
Mary Pierce Top 5 tennis player
Bob Delaney NBA Referee
Because of the area's fine cultural and recreational amenities, both celebrities and citizens from
all walks of life choose Manatee County as their home.
Manatee Chamber of Commerce
222 10th St. West
Bradenton, Fla. 34205
(813) 748-3411
Longboat Key Chamber of Commerce
5360 Gulf of Mexico Drive
Longboat Key, Fka. 34228
(813) 383-2466
Anna Maria Island Chamber of Commerce
501 Manatee Ave. West
Holmes Beach, Fla. 34217-1991
(813) 778-1541
For more information contact:
Bradenton City Hall 500 15th St. W. (813) 748-0800
Manatee County Historical Commission (813) 749-7165
Palmetto City Hall 516 8th Ave. W. (813) 723-4570
Bradenton Beach City Hall 107 Gulf Drive N. (813) 778-1005
Holmes Beach City Hall 5901 Marina Drive (813) 778-2221
Anna Maria City Hall 10005 Gulf Drive (813) 778-0781
Longboat Key Town Hall 501 Bay Isles Road (813) 383-3721
Longboat Key's northern portion is in Manatee County and its southern portion is in Sarasota County.
A collection of small Unincorporated communities make up the balance of Manatee County. Terra Ceia,
near the Sunshine Skyway Bridge resembles Florida Communities of years past. Cortez is a fishing
village on Sarasota Bay. Parrish and Ellenton are agricultural communities.
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