Employment Information
Manatee County is one of the fastest growing regions in the nation. The population grew over 22% from 264,002 in 2000 to 330,201in 2008.
Growth is expected to continue with the projected population reaching 370,401 in 2013.
*Source: Decision Data Resources, July 2009
Manatee Riverwalk Employment Profile: 
Largest Employers Total Number of Employees
Manatee County School Board 7,000  
Manatee County Government 1,860  
Tropicana  1,500  
Manatee Memorial Hospital 1,500  
Beall's 1,500  
City of Bradenton 583  
   
Champs Sports Headquarters 125  
Source:  Economic Development Council, 2009 Database