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 323,374 in 2007.
Growth is expected to continue with the projected population reaching 363,071 in 2012.
Employment is expected to increase 5.5% over the next five years.*  
*Source: Decision Data Resources, July 2008
Manatee Riverwalk Employment Profile: 
Largest Employers Total Number of Employees
Manatee County School Board 7,000  
     
Tropicana  1,600  
         
Manatee County Government 1,950  
     
Manatee Memorial Hospital 1,500  
                 
Manatee County Sheriff's Department 1,079  
     
City of Bradenton         550  
                 
Champs Sports Headquarters 125  
Source:  Economic Development Council, 2008 Database