Manatee County, Florida
Manatee County is located on the west coast of Florida, part of the North Port-Bradenton-Sarasota metropolitan area. It has a total area of 893 square miles, with 743 square miles of land and 150 square miles (16.8%) of water. Manatee County is bordered by Hillsborough County to the north, Polk and Hardee counties to the east, DeSoto County to the southeast, Sarasota County to the south, and the Gulf of Mexico to the west.
Demographics
According to the 2020 U.S. Census, Manatee County had a population of 399,710. The racial makeup was 83.1% White, 10.1% Black or African American, 3.4% Asian, 0.3% Native American, 0.1% Pacific Islander, and 3.0% from other races or two or more races. Additionally, 16.9% were Hispanic or Latino of any race. The 2024 estimated population for Manatee County is 411,253, with a growth rate of 2.9% since 2020.
Climate and Natural Disasters
Manatee County has a humid subtropical climate, with hot, humid summers and mild, dry winters. Average highs are around 90°F in July, and average lows are around 55°F in January. Due to its Gulf Coast location, the county is highly vulnerable to hurricanes, tropical storms, flooding, and tornadoes. Major hurricanes that have impacted Manatee County include Hurricane Donna in 1960, Hurricane Charley in 2004, Hurricane Wilma in 2005, and Hurricane Irma in 2017.
Denied or Delayed Claims and Bad Faith Practices
Manatee County residents purchase insurance coverage to protect their property during natural disasters. Often, insurance companies employ tactics to deny full compensation and may engage in bad faith practices to minimize coverage. Besides property issues, the numerous businesses in Manatee County result in frequent contractual disputes and other civil litigation.
Property Damage Attorney in Manatee County, Florida
If your claim has been wrongfully disputed or denied, contact Fauntleroy & Satmary, P.A. Our attorneys advocate for the rights of insurance policyholders throughout Manatee County and other regions in Florida. We are well-versed in Florida law and will apply our knowledge to your case to achieve the best possible outcome.
To schedule a consultation with Fauntleroy & Satmary, contact us online or call (813) 835-8888. We serve clients in Manatee County and throughout the state of Florida.
Cities We Serve in Manatee County, Florida:
- Anna Maria
- Bayshore Gardens
- Bradenton
- Bradenton Beach
- Duette
- Ellenton
- Holmes Beach
- Lakewood Ranch
- Longboat Key
- Myakka City
- Palmetto
- Parrish
- South Bradenton
- West Samoset