Palmetto

Palmetto is located at (27.522115, -82.578418).

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 11.5 km² (4.4 mi²). 11.2 km² (4.3 mi²) of it is land and 0.3 km² (0.1 mi²) of it (2.92%) is water.

The population was 12,571 at the 2000 census. As of 2004, the population recorded by the U.S. Census Bureau is 13,132.

Home to some 13,000 residents, Palmetto is situated just north of Bradenton across the Manatee River. Palmetto takes pride in its presentation of one of Florida’s most notable collections of historic buildings, with more than 160 buildings listed on the National Register. One of those buildings is Carnegie Library, built in 1912, which currently houses a host of historical artifacts. Another credit to the city’s appreciation and dedication to maintaining its rich heritage is the post office that dates back to the 1880s.

The county’s only agricultural museum can also be found in Palmetto, along with the County Fairgrounds. Fun and celebration abound when two of the county’s major events are held in Palmetto, the 4th of July Celebration and the 2-day long Tomato Festival. Palmetto continues to grow as new businesses are discovering the small town appeal its residents – from families to retirees – have loved about it for generations.