Manatee County Government

All parking lots at Coquina Beach, Cortez Beach and Bayfront are finally completed from all of the hurricane damage. This includes all ADA parking spaces and striping on beachside and bayside, as well as the Captain Scott Moore boat ramps parking lot!

We are working to bring substantial home repair and replacement assistance to our low- and moderate-income households damaged by hurricanes Debby, Helene, and Milton. As our Lasting Manatee (CDBG-DR) Home Recovery Program takes shape, we have built an email notification list so…

On this Americans With Disabilities Act anniversary and as part of Manatee County's ongoing efforts to create more accessible places and programming, we are excited to announce our first-ever ADApt & Play Expo─taking place SAT, SEPT 6, 11 a.m.-3 p.m., at John Marble Rec Center,…

Backpack. Backpack. Be sure to arrive early at GT Bray Recreation Center’s Family Fun Night (Presented by Carl Reynolds Law, facebook.com/Carl.Reynolds.…), to grab one (while supplies last) NEXT Friday, August 1, 4 to 8 p.m. The big event will be loaded up with plenty of things to do:…

At Manatee County Government, we're honored to be recognized as a veteran-friendly employer. We value the leadership, discipline, and dedication our veterans bring to public service, and we are committed to supporting their transition to civilian careers. Whether through…

Please don’t put your yard waste in plastic bags at the curbside. Plastic bags get tangled in machinery and contaminate the mulch that is produced for use in the landfill. Our workers have to remove any plastic they see… BY HAND! Use paper bags, place in a reusable bin, or…

This moment from our presentation at the Community and Veteran Services Housing Info Session demonstrates our commitment to showing up for the community. Surrounded by local nonprofit partners, Lasting Manatee (CDBG-DR) shared how their upcoming housing programs aim to meet our…

A lot of sweat went into Operation: Sandbag Support . . . #storm #publicsafety #community

Manatee County Government is now accepting applications from residents interested in serving on the Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) Citizen Advisory Committee (CAC) representing Manatee County. Interested residents must apply no later than August 17, 2025. Apply at…

This National Parks and Recreation Month, we’ve been celebrating the people who make our (parks) world go round: our staff! Meet a handful of our Summer Blast Camp Counselors! Some of these faces may look familiar because they are. Today we’re hearing from new and seasoned camp…

PROGRESS PHOTOS📸 We keep building so you can keep playing! This National Parks & Recreation Month, we’re bringing you our most recent update of the progress happening over at Premier Sports Campus. The first photo is the current status of the campus, and the second is a…

Want to share your input about the amenities you’d like to see at the Cortez Boat Ramp? You have the ability to attend a community meeting TONIGHT! July 24, 5 to 7 p.m., The Bridge Church, 4000 75th Street W., Bradenton 34209 Before you attend, make sure to take the survey:…

Hot pavement = burnt paws! If it’s too hot for your hand, it’s too hot for their paws. 👟 Walk dogs early morning or evening 🌳 Stick to grass and shade 🐾 Try paw balm or booties for extra protection

Get connected to Manatee County quicker Quickly connect to Manatee County: Download the new 311 app in Google Play or the Apple Store. mymanatee.org/services-and-a…

We are happy to announce the completion of the Myakka Road and Clay Gully Road project and the reopening of the roadway. The nature of the construction work required a full road closure and a long detour for residents. Manatee County launched the replacement project after…

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Check out that toothy smile!🐊 This Wildlife Wednesday, our very own Ranger Jerry provided us with this portrait of an American alligator. Here are some fun facts about the teeth of alligators: 🦷Alligators have between 74 and 80 teeth in their mouths. 🦷They use their teeth…

Got a creative spark? We’ve got the tools—and the team at Manatee Library! Our Makerspace programs are full of arts, crafts, and fun for all. Explore upcoming programs: bit.ly/44I2BWX

Thank you to everyone who came out to our second RunManatee 5K at Coquina Beach! We’re still reliving every amazing moment. To our community, we couldn’t do this without you!🐬

Playground of the Week: Bunker Hill Community Park!🐻 Looking for a place where kids can climb, swing, and let their imaginations run wild? Bunker Hill Community Park’s campfire-themed playground has it all — from colorful slides to plenty of space to explore and play with…