Shopping
DeSoto Square Mall
Ellenton Prime Outlets
Maxi Mall
Hospitals
Manatee Glen Hospital
Manatee Memorial Hospital
Blake Medical Center
Closest Major Highways
Route 19
Route 41
Interstate 75
Parks/Outdoor Activities
Palmetto Historic Park
Lake Manatee State Park
North Peninsula State Park
Myakka River State Park
Fishing
Horseback riding
Golfing
Attractions - Statewide
Walt Disney World/EPCOT Center/Animal Kingdom and MGM Studios
Wet and Wild
Adventure Island
Busch Gardens
Zoological Garden
Sea World
Aquarium
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Colleges/Universities
Manatee Community College - 6 miles
Hillsborough Community College - 30 miles
University of Tampa - 30 miles
University of South Florida - 39 miles
Saint Leo University - 60 miles
University of Florida - 167 miles
Florida State University - 310 miles
Schools
Palmetto Elementary School
Lincoln Middle School
Palmetto High School
Airports
Sarasota/Bradenton International Airport
St. Petersburg-Clearwater International Airport
Services
Public Transportation Department - 941-748-4501
MetroBus, MetroRail, MetroMover Information 305-770-3131 or 305-891-3131 (if you live south of SW 216 Street) and the hearing impaired may call 305-654-6530
Manatee County Library - Palmetto Branch 941-722-3333
Other Resources
www.50states.com
www.city-data.com
www.floridavacations.com
www.palmettofl.org
www.miamidade.gov
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The coastal city of Palmetto offers residents a small town and a picturesque atmosphere. A plethora of nearby conveniences and luxuries including historic sites, beaches, parks and shopping malls will suit families of all ages.