The overall value of farms and rural land for sale in Florida's Manatee County recently on Land.com was around $270 million. This represents almost 100,000 acres of farms and rural real estate for sale in Manatee County. Manatee County ranks 52nd in Florida for the total acreage of land currently advertised for sale. Of all land and rural real estate for sale in Manatee County, Bradenton had the most land for sale. Based on its natural assets, tourism and recreation are important contributors to the Manatee County economy. Manatee County is the 28th largest county (892 square miles) in Florida. It's located in the Central West Florida region of the state.