A riverfront city on the north bank of the Manatee River, just across from Bradenton, about 26 straight-line miles from Seminole via the Skyway.
Keywest Lights & Electric is a licensed (EC13014717), woman-owned electrical contractor, in business since 2010, with weekend appointments available, taking planned projects in Palmetto and the rest of Manatee County. Palmetto sits about 26 miles from our Seminole shop, just across the Skyway, so we schedule projects here ahead of time instead of taking emergency calls. Emergency service covers Pinellas homes near Seminole, and we don’t promise response times elsewhere.
Call (727) 476-7079 or request a planned visit. Office 7 AM–5 PM, weekend appointments available.
Palmetto homes and buildings
Palmetto has about 13,600 residents, and the median home was built in 1983 (Census ACS 2020–2024). Older homes near the historic downtown, newer subdivisions, and agricultural and industrial businesses along US-41 make for both residential and commercial work.
Permits and utility in Palmetto
Inside city limits, permits come from the City of Palmetto’s building department. Unincorporated addresses nearby go through Manatee County. We’ll confirm which applies. Whichever office it is, we pull the permit and meet the inspector.
Utility: Florida Power & Light (FPL) serves the area. We coordinate service upgrades with FPL.
Popular services in Palmetto
- Panel upgrades (Good: ABB / Best: Siemens; manufacturer warranty varies by panel line, plus our 3-year workmanship warranty, 5 years for members)
- Service upgrades
- Commercial service & maintenance
- EV charger installation
- Rewiring (aluminum, knob & tube, ungrounded)
Save on routine work with a Member Care Plan, with safety visits, trip credits and 7% off all labor (no yearly cap) on every tier.
Nearby areas
Bradenton · Bradenton Beach · Apollo Beach · All service areas
Palmetto FAQ
Who issues permits in Palmetto? The City of Palmetto inside city limits, and Manatee County outside them.
Is Palmetto FPL territory? FPL serves most of the area. Check your bill.
Do you do commercial work in Palmetto? Yes, including service, maintenance and build-outs.
Need an electrician in Palmetto? Call (727) 476-7079.