The Future Of Farming In Manatee County

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Are Manatee County Residents Really Getting Ahead?

You may also be interested in… Are Manatee County Residents Really Getting Ahead? Income Growth, Rising Costs, and the Affordability Challenge   Summary At first glance, the numbers appear encouraging. Over the past decade, median household income in Manatee County has increased by more than 57%, rising from approximately $51,700 in 2014 to more than […]

What Is Seaport Manatee And Why Does It Matter?

You may also be interested in… What Is Seaport Manatee and Why Does It Matter? The Economic Opportunity Most Manatee County Residents Never Think About Summary Most residents know Seaport Manatee exists. They may have seen ships in the harbor, heard about the port after a hurricane, or passed signs pointing toward it while traveling […]

Is Manatee County A Net Exporter Of Labor?

You may also be interested in… Is Manatee County a Net Exporter of Labor? Why It Matters for Traffic, Jobs, and the Future of Our Community Summary For more than two decades, Manatee County has had fewer local jobs than local workers. As a result, thousands of residents commute to neighboring counties each day for […]