Florida Suncoast County Info

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Manatee County
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Manatee County
Population: 296,385
County Seat: Bradenton
Largest Cities: Bradenton, Palmetto, Holmes Beach
Per Capita Income: $31,669
Unemployment Rate: 3.6%
Largest Private Employer: Manatee County School Board - 4,528
Average Commute: 23.3 minutes
Homeownership Rate: 73.8%
Median Value of Owner-Occupied Units: $119,400
Ad Valorem Tax Millage Rates: 19.25
Nearest Airport with Scheduled Commercial Service: Sarasota-Bradenton Intl. Airport (SRQ)
Average High Temperature in January: 71
Average High Temperature in July: 91
Hospitals: Blake Medical Center, Lakewood Ranch Hospital, Manatee Memorial Hospital
Colleges & Universities: Ringling School of Art & Design, University of South Florida, New College, Argosy University, Eckerd College
Historical Points of Interest: DeSoto National Memorial, Florida Gulf Coast Railroad Museum, Gamble Plantation, Manatee Village Historical Park, Ringling Art Museum, Ringling Mansion, South Florida Museum
Cost of Living Index (100 is Florida Average):
Food: 100.7
Health Care: 99.36
Housing: 98.52
Personal Goods & Services: 100.41
Transportation: 97.64
Total: 99.02

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Sarasota County
Population: 355,477
County Seat: Sarasota
Largest Cities: Sarasota, North Port, Venice
Per Capita Income: $41,627
Unemployment Rate: 3.2%
Largest Private Employer: Publix Grocery Stores - 3,300
Average Commute: 21.8 minutes
Homeownership Rate: 79.1%
Median Value of Owner-Occupied Units: $122,000
Ad Valorem Tax Millage Rates: 13.93
Nearest Airport with Scheduled Commercial Service: Sarasota-Bradenton Intl. Airport (SRQ)
Average High Temperature in January: 71
Average High Temperature in July: 91
Hospitals: Bon Secours Venice Hospital, Doctors Hospital of Sarasota, Englewood Community Hospital, Sarasota Memorial Hospital
Colleges & Universities: Ringling School of Art & Design, Keiser College, University of Sarasota, Eckerd College, New College of the Univ. of South Florida
Historical Points of Interest: Ringling Mansion, Sarasota Classic Car Museum, Spanish Point, Warm Mineral Springs
Cost of Living Index (100 is Florida Average):
Food: 101.79
Health Care: 99.48
Housing: 98.95
Personal Goods & Services: 100.62
Transportation: 97.96
Total: 99.02

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Charlotte County
Population: 157,134
County Seat: Punta Gorda
Largest Cities: Punta Gorda, Port Charlotte
Per Capita Income: $26,479
Unemployment Rate: 5.1%
Largest Private Employer: Bon Secours St. Joseph Hospital - 1,129
Average Commute: 23.6 minutes
Homeownership Rate: 83.7%
Median Value of Owner-Occupied Units: $97,000
Ad Valorem Tax Millage Rates: 15.47
Nearest Airport with Scheduled Commercial Service: Southwest Florida International Airport (RSW)
Average High Temperature in January: 74
Average High Temperature in July: 91
Hospitals: Charlotte Regional Medical Center, Fawcett Memorial Hospital, Peace River Regional Medical Center
Colleges & Universities: University of South Florida, Florida Gulf Coast University, IMPAC University, New College
Historical Points of Interest: A.C. Freeman House, Charlotte County Historial Center, El Jobean Post Office & General Store, Florida Military Heritage Museum, Historic Train Depot, Punta Gorda Historic Walking Tour, Punta Gorda History Park
Cost of Living Index (100 is Florida Average):
Food: 101.07
Health Care: 91.61
Housing: 92.57
Personal Goods & Services: 98.80
Transportation: 97.43
Total: 96.03

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Collier County
Population: 296,678
County Seat: Naples
Largest Cities: Naples, Marco Island, Everglades City
Per Capita Income: $41,513
Unemployment Rate: 4.0%
Largest Private Employer: NCH Healthcare System - 2,269
Average Commute: 24.0 minutes
Homeownership Rate: 75.6%
Median Value of Owner-Occupied Units: $168,000
Ad Valorem Tax Millage Rates: 20.37
Nearest Airport with Scheduled Commercial Service: Southwest Florida International Airport (RSW)
Average High Temperature in January: 75
Average High Temperature in July: 91
Hospitals: Cleveland Clinic Hospital, Naples Community Hospital, North Collier Hospital
Colleges & Universities: International College, Florida Gulf Coast University, Barry College, Walden College
Historical Points of Interest: Collier Seminole State Park, Fakahatchee Strand State Preserve, Lake Trafford Marina, The Conservancy of Southwest Florida
Cost of Living Index (100 is Florida Average):
Food: 101.84
Health Care: 100.22
Housing: 102.31
Personal Goods & Services: 101.16
Transportation: 99.83
Total: 101.35