Florida’s Gulf Coast continues to attract new residents, and Sarasota and Manatee counties are among the strongest examples of that growth. According to the latest U.S. Census Bureau estimates, the two counties added a combined 114,439 residents between April 2020 and July 2025. Together, Sarasota and Manatee counties now have an estimated population of 948,158—bringing … Continue reading Population Growth Is Reshaping Sarasota and Manatee Counties