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History
Manatee County is a county located in the panhandle of the U.S. state of Florida. The U.S. Census Bureau 2008 estimate for the county was 315,766. The county seat is Bradenton, Florida.
The area now known as "Manatee County" was inhabited by Native Americans for thousands of years. It may have been the landing site for De Soto Expedition. It was named for the manatee or sea cow. Every January, the Manatee County Fair takes place at the fairgrounds.
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 893 square miles (2,313 km²). 741 square miles (1,919 km²) of it is land and 152 square miles (394km²) of it (16.99%) is water.
Incorporated Cities & Town:
Unincorporated Areas: Bayshore Gardens | Cedar Hammock |Cortez | Duette | Ellentown | Elwood Park | Fort Hammer | Foxleigh | Gillette | Lakewood Ranch | Manavista | Manhattan | Marsh Island | Memphis | Myakka City | Oak Knol | Oneco | Palm View | Parrish | Rattlesnake Key | Rutland | Rye | Samoset | Snead Island | South Bradenton | Tara | Terra Ceia | Verna | Ward Lake | Waterbury | West Bradenton | West Samoset | Whitfield | Willow
National Protected Areas in Manatee County:
Source: Wikipedia - Manatee County, Florida
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County Location in Florida
Manatee County, Florida
Founded: January 9, 1855
County Seat: Bradenton
Total Area: 893 Square Miles
2008 Population: 315,766 (estimated)
Time Zone: Eastern
Manatee County Website
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"The Sunshine State"
Florida's location in the United States |
Florida - A state in the southeast United States bordering on the Atlantic Ocean and the Gulf of Mexico. Florida was admitted as the 27th state on March 3, 1845.
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Capital - Tallahassee
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Largest City - Jacksonville
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Bird - Mockingbird
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Flower - Orange Blossom
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Mammals - Florida Panther, Manatee, Bottle-nosed Dolphin
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Motto - In God We Trust
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Reptile - American Alligator
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Shell - Horse Conch
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Time Zones - Central and Eastern
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Tree - Sabal Palmetto
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67 Florida Counties
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