Why Manatee County

Labor Overview

Situated to the south of Tampa Bay, Manatee County provides excellent connectivity via US-301, 1-75 and I-4. The county is conveniently located just 40 miles from Tampa, 90 miles from Orlando, and less than 230 miles from Miami. With three international airports and two international seaports within an hour’s drive, the region facilitates seamless access to global transportation networks.

Manatee and Sarasota Counties boast a population exceeding 870,000 residents, securing the #3 spot in Malatru’s list of America’s Top 10 Metro Areas for Middle Market Investing. Recognized as the location of Lakewood Ranch, one of the nation’s fastest-selling master-planned communities, this Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA) offers a thriving employee base within the logistics and distribution industry cluster.

Manatee County offers several local incentives for qualifying business. Learn more here.

Manufacturing, Transportation & Warehousing, and Wholesale Trade make up 13.65% of industry employment in Manatee County. Learn more about Manatee County employment and industry workforce here.