Palmetto includes neighborhoods with more affordable homes than some of the other cities in the area. You can find plenty of new construction that features modern amenities that adds a wonderful level of convenience and comfort. Although you’ll mainly find single-family homes in Palmetto, you can also find condos, townhomes, and incredible custom-designed estates. Browse the newest real estate listings in Palmetto, FL.
Schools & Education
Palmetto students attend Manatee County Public Schools. The district has over 46,000 students and works hard to give a quality education to each one. To compare Manatee schools with other district ratings, visit the Florida Department of Education website. Parents have dozens of private school options as well.
For higher education the area has exceptional options including: The State College of Florida, New College, Ringling College of Art and Design, LeCom, East West College of Natural Medicine, Suncoast Technical College, Eckerd College, Keiser University and Everglades University. Search Ellenton homes for sale by school district.
Employment & Economy
Palmetto is a growing community, with an expanding business and employment base. One major boost to the local economy occurred when Feld Entertainment purchased the Palmetto Corporate Center in 2012, and moved its world headquarters to the community. For Sarasota top employers click here. To find listings of the Tampa Bay Region’s top employers, click here.
Things to Do in Palmetto
Palmetto, FL boasts a busy social calendar for its residents. Throughout the year you can attend things like Heritage Day, the Children’s Parade, the Children’s Fishing Tournament, a multicultural festival, movies in the park, The Taste of Manatee, 4th of July fireworks, and more.
The area also offers plenty of outdoor recreation, and residents enjoy beautiful Emerson Point Preserve, Coral Reef Park, Felts Audubon Preserve, and Ludovici Park. Some favorite activities in town include boating, fishing, kayaking, bird watching, and golfing. For cultural attractions try Manatee County Agricultural Museum and Palmetto Historical Park.
Nature lovers love Manatee County, which boasts 33 parks, 12 preserves, and miles of beaches. Sarasota County parks are just a short drive away, providing more opportunities to enjoy the beautiful weather. St. Petersburg is a short drive over the Sunshine Skyway Bridge. There you’ll find the Dali Museum, Museum of Fine Arts, as well as a variety of cultural and historic attractions, enticing restaurants and shops that make for a great day trip.
Are you a sports fan? Take in a ballgame during Spring Training with the Pirates in Bradenton or the Orioles in Sarasota.
There’s so much to do in and around Ellenton! The area has a wide variety of attractions. Do you like marine life? Check out Mote Marine Laboratory. Prefer theatre? There’s Asolo Rep, West Coast Black Theatre and Florida Studio Theatre. For ballet lovers, the Sarasota Ballet is sure to please, and for opera buffs, Sarasota Opera House boasts a newly renovated 1926 historic theatre with incredible acoustics. The Sarasota Symphony is an 80-member Orchestra that performs more than 100 classical, pops and family concerts each year, and thrives as the oldest continuing orchestra in the state of Florida. If history and the arts interest you, check out John and Mable Ringling Museum of Art and the Bishop Museum of Science and Nature. This area is rich in cultural pursuits.
Palmetto, FL Real Estate Services
If you’re ready to buy a house in Palmetto, FL, Wagner Realty has the experience and knowledge you need for a successful real estate transaction. Our REALTORS® are ready to answer your questions about Palmetto and other cities in Manatee County. To begin the search for your dream home, contact us today.
