Manatee County
Recent News About Manatee County
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Manatee County seeking applications for Value Adjustment Board vacancy
Manatee County has an opening for a citizen member on the 2022 Value Adjustment Board (VAB) – whose members hear appeals regarding denied property tax exemptions, petitions relating to assessments, and requests concerning ad valorem tax deferrals.
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Manatee County Administration Addresses Inspector General Report
Following the release of an Investigation Report into allegations of favoritism and misconduct in the former Building and Development Services Department, Manatee County Administrator Scott Hopes made it clear that things have changed.
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Code Enforcement deploys Sweeps Teams to help clean up Manatee County
Manatee County Code Enforcement personnel are doing their part to assist with residents’ Spring Cleaning this year… but they will continue their “sweeps” activities right through the end of 2022.
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Manatee County takes over Bishop SPCA property
Manatee County has officially taken over the management and operation of the Bishop Animal Shelter from the Bishop Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals of Manatee County.
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Manatee County to host Supplier Outreach Symposium
To increase its outreach efforts, Manatee County’s Procurement Division will host a Supplier Outreach Symposium for suppliers to meet with Manatee County departments.
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Extra beach parking for Spring Break
Thanks to a cooperative agreement between Manatee County Government and the School District of Manatee County, dozens of additional parking spaces will be available to Spring Breakers arriving by car next week in the parking lot of Anna Maria Elementary School.
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Coquina South Boat Ramp closing for repairs
Construction to expand and renovate the Coquina Key Boat Ramp on Gulf Drive South on Bradenton Beach is ready to begin. Contractors will close the facility on March 21.
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Manatee County seeking help in naming its newest park
Here’s an opportunity for you to leave your mark on Manatee County! Manatee County Government is seeking community input – and creativity – through an online survey to name a brand-new park.
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Manatee County Seeking Community Input to Name Library Under Construction in Lakewood Ranch
The Manatee County Library System is seeking community input through an online survey to name a new library branch, currently under construction at 16410 Rangeland Parkway in Lakewood Ranch on the Premier Campus.
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Manatee FITFest bringing 5k, fitness and yoga to Robinson Preserve
Mark your calendars for a day of healthy lifestyle opportunities – and a brand-new 5K race – on March 5, 2022 at Robinson Preserve.
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Funding Application Window for Non-Profit Agencies Providing Human Services to Manatee Residents Opens January 27
The 2022/23 application period for non-profit agencies interested in applying for human resources grants to assist Manatee residents will open on Thursday, Jan. 27 at noon.
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Development Review Committee (DRC) Meeting Jan 10
Development Review Committee (DRC) Meetings for 2022
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Manatee County to give away 7,500 at-home COVID-19 testing kits
Manatee County Government will be distributing 7,500 at-home COVID-19 testing kits on a first-come, first-served basis at all Manatee County libraries on Wednesday, January 5.
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Manatee County makes $900,000 available for Housing Rehabilitation and Replacement
Starting today, low- and very low-income homeowners in Manatee County can apply for financial help for housing rehabilitation and replacement assistance from the Manatee County Redevelopment and Economic Opportunity (REO) Department.
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Manatee County names new directors for Information Technology Services and Building and Development
A pair of new leaders started their supervisory roles with Manatee County Government today. Courtney De Pol takes over as the Director of Building and Development Services and Andrew T. (Drew) Richardson is the new head of Information Technology Services.
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Piney point deep well drilling begins
Drilling is underway at the Piney Point Deep Injection Well (DIW) site on Buckeye Road in Palmetto.
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Manatee County Announces Upcoming Holiday Schedule
Manatee County Announces Upcoming Holiday Schedule.
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CHRISTMAS EVE (Observed) - County Offices Closed on December 23, 2021
CHRISTMAS EVE (Observed) - County Offices Closed on December 23, 2021.
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Manatee County Accepting Applications for Manatee County Public Library Board of Trustees
Manatee County is accepting applications for two seats on the Library Advisory Board.
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Manatee County Utilities invites customers to take trash collection survey
Manatee County Utilities Department (MCUD) has released a Trash Talk Survey for its customers.