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Location: Central-west Florida
bordering the Gulf of Mexico and Hillsborough, Hardee DeSoto and
Sarasota Counties |
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Population: 264,002 (Census 2000) Area: 892.75 Square Miles Land Area: 741.03 Square Miles Water Area: 151.72 Square Miles County Seat: Bradenton |
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Average temperature: January - 61.5 degrees, August - 81.2 degrees.
Average rainfall: 54.60
History: Manatee County was established in 1855 from portions of Hillsborough and Mosquito counties. The county was named after the manatee (sea cow) seen frequently in its waters. According to some accounts, Hernando de Soto landed on Terra Ceia Island and began his trek north from present-day Manatee County.
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