Mayor's Letter
If you like a small-town feeling and friendly, happy people, then Palmetto is the place for you. Year round we  enjoy living in a pleasant coastal community with easy access to interstate highway I-75, Tampa, St. Petersburg/Clearwater and Sarasota-Bradenton international airports and two sea ports. Port Manatee, adjacent to Palmetto on the north, is a growing gateway to the markets of Florida and the eastern United
States for products from Central and South America and the Caribbean. Not only do we try to retain a family-friendly atmosphere, but our city government is sensitive to the needs of the business community as well, and we strive to create a business-friendly environment.
Palmetto is a beautiful city with a rich history. Palmetto Historical Park seeks to preserve that history for future generations. This lovely park in downtown Palmetto is the site of Palmetto’s first Post Office, a classic Carnegie Library, the Manatee County Agricultural Hall of Fame and a wedding chapel. Several public parks with athletic and picnicking facilities are available. Palmetto is just a few miles away from the beautiful Gulf of Mexico and Manatee County’s inviting public
beaches. It goes without saying that Palmetto anglers find happy fishing grounds in the Manatee River, the Gulf of Mexico and the numerous bays in the area.
Traditional festivals and events include a 4th of July celebration, the Manatee County Fair, the De Soto Children's Parade, an annual parade in honor of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., the Kid's Catch and Release Fishing Tournament and a Multi-Cultural Festival.
Our thriving, growing community with a casual and relaxed atmosphere is a great place for both businesses and families.
--- Mayor Bustle
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