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| A carefully nurtured relationship between friendly people and a
business-friendly environment fuels the economic engine of Manatee
County. From City Hall in Palmetto to
the County Commission Chambers, a lasting partnership between people and
business continues to be the catalyst for successful, well-planned growth. |
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| Many nationally and internationally recognized companies
appreciate the wealth of opportunities for new and expanding businesses, and
have chosen to locate in Manatee County.
Examples include: Beall's Inc., Chris Craft, Eaton Corporation, Pierce Manufacturing Inc., SYSCO West Coast
Florida, Inc., TriNet, Tropicana Products and UTC Fire & Security. |
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| Manatee County has a diverse economy as reflected by the major
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Web Site |
Product/Service |
Employees |
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| Manatee
County School Board |
www.manatee.k12.fl.us |
Public Education |
5,300 |
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| Manatee County Government |
www.mymanatee.org |
Government |
1,860 |
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| Beall's Inc. |
www.beallsinc.com |
Corporate
headquarters & distribution center |
1,500 |
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| Manatee Memorial Hospital |
www.manateememorial.com |
Hospital |
1,500 |
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| Tropicana Products, Inc. |
www.tropicana.com |
Orange juice
and juice beverages |
1,400 |
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| Blake Medical Center |
www.blakemedicalcenter.com |
Hospital |
1,156 |
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| Manatee County Sheriff's Department |
www.manateesheriff.com |
Law
Enforcement |
1,046 |
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| Publix |
www.publix.com |
Grocery
store |
860 |
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| City of Bradenton |
www.cityofbradenton.com |
City
Government |
529 |
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| SYSCO West Coast Florida, Inc. |
www.syscowcf.com |
Food
Distribution |
520 |
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| Hoveround Corp. |
www.hoveround.com |
Power
wheelchairs and scooters |
484 |
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| Westminister Communities of Bradenton |
www.westminsterretirement.com |
Assisted
living communities |
480 |
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| IMG Academies |
www.imgacademies.com |
International
sports training facility |
468 |
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| Manatee Glens |
www.manateeglens.org |
Provider of
mental health, addiction, child welfare, & rape crisis services. |
465 |
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| State College of Florida Manatee Sarasota |
www.scf.edu |
Post-Secondary
Education |
431 |
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