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Florida’s Next BOOMTOWN? (It’s Not Sarasota or Lakewood Ranch)

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Is Palmetto, Florida, the Gulf Coast’s next boomtown?

In this episode of The Gulf Coast Rundown, I explain why Palmetto may be one of the most overlooked growth markets in Florida. We’re looking at its affordable housing, thousands of new homes, the $563 million BayCare hospital, SeaPort Manatee, major road improvements and the investment transforming downtown Palmetto.

We also discuss:

• Why Manatee County paused the proposed $80 million Lakewood Ranch ice complex
• Florida’s dominance among America’s best-selling master-planned communities
• Whether Sarasota and Manatee can keep up with population growth
• New roads, schools, hospitals and water infrastructure
• Which Florida homebuilders I trust for quality
• Which builders are currently offering the strongest incentives
• Whether buyers should prioritize living near the beach or purchasing a newer home east of I-75

CHAPTERS:

00:00 Why Palmetto could be Florida’s next boomtown
07:24 Lakewood Ranch ice complex put on hold
10:20 Florida dominates new-home community rankings
12:15 Can Sarasota and Manatee handle the growth?
18:54 Viewer questions
19:20 Builder incentives versus builder quality
22:05 Beach location versus a newer home

If you’re considering moving to Palmetto, Parrish, Lakewood Ranch, Sarasota, Wellen Park or anywhere along Florida’s Gulf Coast, reach out through the contact information on my channel. I spent seven years working directly for homebuilders, and now I help buyers compare builders, communities, incentives and homes.

Prices, incentives, school zones and development plans can change. Always verify current information before making a purchase.

#PalmettoFlorida #MovingToFlorida #FloridaRealEstate

12 Comments

@arguelloshomesgroup 1 month ago

Amazing information

@BAMyankees614 1 month ago

It would be super helpful if you had a map on screen pointing out the cities and areas you speak of. Would make for a great visual aid for your audience

@Glades_lifer 1 month ago (edited)

Ohio has to be empty...disgusting what happened to sw Florida

@DoubtfireClub 1 month ago

As long as you can put up with the occasional radiation leakage from the power plant in the community! And the poisonous water in the bay

@Vincent524-v1f 1 month ago

We looked on the beach and did forget about the hurricanes but you know who didn’t forget?, the Insurance companies we were quoted eye watering premiums our budget couldn’t afford so I land we go. L.W. is too crowded/ expensive checking out Wellen soon.

@Davidk-r6u 1 month ago

With what land?

@tropicseeker 1 month ago

Been in florida full time for 20 yrs i wouldn't go any where near that whole area.

@brianwilliams-se5jy 1 month ago

Bring on the gentrification!

@troypollonais9143 1 month ago

Ive lived in Florida for 25. If this state is going to survive the market has to crash by at least $100,000

@BAMyankees614 1 month ago

You don't know the area well enough to be so biased about the Ice Rink. Sure, it may look great on paper, but in reality the location where they want it doesn't have the infrastructure to handle all the traffic and congestion and utilities. Water, wastewater, electricity, garbage etc.
I don't think there's enough rental housing in that area to accommodate the potential people coming there for overnight stays for some hockey tournament.
There's also an ice rink in Ellenton/Palmetto.
Our County Commission seems to be making deals via our Tourism Development Council, using tourism staff to lay the groundwork for major projects like this to gain more steam and approval before bringing it for public opinion.
This is also County owned land, with a small section being leased to private investors to build this ice rink. The public -private partnership was pushed through without much conversation or public transparency.