Museum Day

Here Are the Local Museums Participating in the Smithsonian's 'Museum Day'

The annual event offers visitors free admission to local participating museums.

09/13/2022 By Megan McDonald

Business boost

A Huge New Industrial Park Is Headed to Palmetto

Scheduled for completion next year, the roughly 38-acre site will house three warehouse building and aims to be a "kickstarter the local economy," according to its developers.

07/22/2022 By Kim Doleatto

Public works

Sweet Sparkman Architecture Unveils Six New Projects We'll All Be Using

From Palmetto to Venice and beyond, check out the Sweet Sparkman Architecture & Interiors' public projects in the region.

07/13/2022 By Kim Doleatto

Five O'Clock Somewhere

Corporate Ladder Brewing Is Crushing the Sour Beer Game

An award-winning Palmetto brewery is knocking out outrageously flavorful beers.

06/14/2022 By Lauren Jackson

Super Food

41 Smoothie Co. Opens in Palmetto

The shop sells açaí bowls, smoothies and a special Blue Wave Bowl made out of banana, mango and a blue superfood.

04/08/2022 By Allison Forsyth

Sweet Sips

Tenth Street Coffee Satisfies Caffeine Cravings in West Palmetto

The shop has partnered with Sweet Water Coffee Exchange, supporting coffee farmers in third world countries.

02/15/2022 By Allison Forsyth

Outdoor Adventures

Let's Explore Palmetto's Emerson Point Preserve

Walk shaded trails and explore ancient Native American artifacts at this preserve on Snead Island.

08/26/2020 By Allison Forsyth

Real Estate

New Luxury Riverfront Development Slated for Palmetto

Water’s Edge at Sanctuary Cove will have 15 homes, five of them on the Manatee River.

07/29/2020 By Ilene Denton

Neighborhood Guide

Welcome to North Manatee County

Tremendous growth and country charm mark this appealing region.

07/06/2020 By Ilene Denton

Neighborhood guide

Where the Locals Eat in North Manatee County

Five restaurants where people from Parrish, Ellenton, Palmetto and Terra Ceia like to gather.

07/06/2020 By Cooper Levey-Baker

North Manatee County Neighborhood Guide

New Home Communities Come to North Manatee County

With 23,918 new homes permitted for construction, north Manatee County is booming.

07/06/2020 By Ilene Denton

Neighborhood Guide

Outdoor Fun Abounds North of the Manatee River

From county parks and preserves to boating on the Manatee River, there’s plenty to enjoy.

07/06/2020 By Ilene Denton

Development

Developers Break Ground on Palmetto Sheraton

The eight-story hotel is expected to open in September 2021.

01/09/2020 By Staff

Grants

City of Palmetto Receives $1.5 Million Infrastructure Grant

The funds are part of an effort to encourage job creation and business investment, and to strengthen and diversify rural economies.

01/02/2020 By Staff

In Memory Of

The Sweet Sadness of Manatee County's Companions Pet Cemetery

To Companions executive director Shawn Yebba and his clients, pets are like children—although maybe better.

01/24/2019 By Isaac Eger

Real Estate Junkie

For Sale: Southern Charm in Palmetto

This week, Robert Plunket takes us inside a charming waterfront house in Palmetto that's rumored to be a Sears Kit home from the 1920s.

10/03/2016 By Robert Plunket

941CEO Daily

This Week's Big Deals

A Palmetto warehouse and distribution facility recently changed hands for just over $2 million.

03/17/2016 Research by staff

Article

The Other Waterfront

Want to buy Sarasota waterfront real estate but can't afford the prices? Bob Plunket finds some surprising deals.

03/01/2013 By Megan McDonald