Manatee County
Recent News About Manatee County
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Housing Rehab Funding Available
Manatee County low- and very low-income homeowners can apply for financial help for housing rehabilitation and replacement assistance from Manatee County Community and Veterans Services Department through October 24, 2022.
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Post-Ian Debris Pick-Up
In just the first 10 days of after-Ian pick-ups across Manatee County, an estimated 122,788 cubic yards of post-storm debris has been transported from curb lines and rights of way to debris-management sites.
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More Help for Myakka Residents
Myakka City residents—whose well water has been compromised due to flooding from Hurricane Ian—can continue to pick up bottled water from the Myakka City Community Center at 10060 Wauchula Road.
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Animal Welfare Dogs Get Their Wings
They’re up, up, and away . . . 27 dogs earned their first-time flyer wings yesterday morning when they took off from the Sarasota Bradenton International Airport to rescues and shelters located in New York, Vermont and Maryland.
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D-SNAP Benefits for Impacted Residents
Manatee County residents can apply for Disaster Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (D-SNAP).
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Tourist Development Council Meeting on Oct. 17
17 October, 2022 9:00AM - 11:00AM
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Manatee County Names New Utilities Director
Manatee County Utilities has a new leader. Evan Pilachowski, P.E.—currently working with the New York City Department of Environmental Protection—was unanimously approved by the Board of County Commissioners today.
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Manatee County EOC Downgrades Activation Status
In the wake of Hurricane Ian, Manatee County officials have downgraded the activation status of the Emergency Operations center (EOC) to a partial activation—maintaining essential recovery and response functions.
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The Music Man KIDS Camp on Oct. 1
There’s trouble brewing in River City in this adaptation of the Tony Award-winning Broadway classic.
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East Bradenton Park Ribbon Cutting & Re-Opening on Oct. 5
05 October, 2022 4:00PM - 7:00PM
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Applications for Planning Commission Open
Manatee County is accepting applications for three (3) seats on the Planning Commission—a citizen’s advisory committee that makes recommendations to the Board of County Commissioners on land use items.
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Manatee County Bonds Bringing Projects Up to Speed
Manatee County has secured $232 million in funding on the bond market to speed up several high-profile capital improvement and infrastructure projects.
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Manatee County Helps Businesses Prepare for Floods
Manatee County Economic Development is working with business owners and operators in flood-prone areas to help protect their properties.
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FITFest Early Bird Registration Now Open
Mark your calendars for FITFest Manatee 2023—a celebration of healthy lifestyles in one of Manatee County’s most inviting natural settings—Saturday, February 18, 2023, at the NEST at Robinson Preserve.
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Florida Housing Coalition Solutions
Manatee County is teaming with the Florida Housing Coalition to help build affordable housing and provide opportunities for mission-based organizations and minority-owned or led businesses to participate in this process.
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Manatee County Celebrates Labor Day
Manatee County Government offices will be closed Monday, September 5, to commemorate Labor Day.
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Manatee County Receives Highest Bond Ratings
Investing in Manatee County is a sound idea. At least that’s what prominent investor ratings show.
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Cooper Creek Boulevard to Get a Makeover
Over the next several weeks, construction crews will work to reconfigure Cooper Creek Boulevard, from University Parkway north to the entrance of the Shoppes at UTC.
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Robinson Runners on Aug. 20
Join us weekly to breathe the fresh air, challenge yourself, & create community.
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Now Accepting ELMAC Applications
Manatee County residents interested in helping protect land and water resources, preserve fish and wildlife habitats and provide for passive recreation are invited to apply for one of five positions now available on the Environmental Lands Management and Acquisition Committee (ELMAC):