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

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