Manatee County Government

Manatee County’s Burn Ban has been extended through 11:59 p.m. on Monday, December 1. With November shaping up to be the driest month of the season, we’re asking everyone to stay mindful—especially as Thanksgiving cooking and gatherings pick up. The following activities remain…

🚧 Road Work Notice 🚧 On Dec. 3rd, between the hours of 9am – 3:30pm, Manatee County requires a southbound single lane closure for a water main connection on 37th St E just north of the SR 70 intersection. ✅ Please continue to use caution, watch for crews and equipment, and…

Lasting Manatee recently announced their efforts to keep up implementation support through the next stage of the CDBG-DR grant award for hurricane recovery projects. Check out this preview of what you'll see presented at the December 2 BOCC Regular Meeting by visiting Lasting…

In addition to Thanksgiving week camp, Manatee County is offering a Winter Holiday Camp with fun-filled activities, including arts and crafts, PE Games and a game room to keep your children active and safe. Two sessions and two locations (GT Bray Recreation Center, 5502 33rd AVE…

Run Manatee’s first season has crossed the finish line! This past Saturday, participants of the 5K series, sponsored by Run With Purpose Nutrition, were able to warm up with Nick Nolting Training and cool down with Yoga by Rachel Kisellus of Wildflower Hoop Yoga. Thank you to…

🌳 Notice of Right-Of-Way Tree Trimming 🌳 This work is from U.S. 301 to Old Tampa Rd, between Chin Rd and Fort Hamer Rd has been scheduled to take place beginning 12/08/2025. ✅ Please use caution when traveling through these areas and be mindful of crews and equipment…

Today we recognize Bernie Brooks, a Building Supervisor in Project Management, who retired after 17 years at the County. Bernie had the incredible ability of taking your vision and making it come to life. To name just one of his many contributions, he played a vital role in the…

Thank you to our Title Sponsor: Teco People’s Gas, Florida’s largest natural gas distribution utility (serving 500,000 customers statewide), which will be joining us in Tallahassee on Manatee County Day (February 4 & 5, 2026). If you’re a business or advocate in Manatee County…

🗑️ Not every family's waste needs are the same—and that's okay! Running a busy farm with a large family? Raising kids and pets in a suburban home? Enjoying retirement in a mobile home or condo? Manatee County's Big Bin options adapt to YOUR lifestyle. ✅ Starting at…

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Manatee County is well represented at the 2025 Florida Association of Counties Legislative Conference this week. Commissioners George Kruse and Tal Siddique joined county leaders from across Florida to discuss priorities that shape the future of our communities, from…

The Stormwater Team took on a big challenge this October: clearing out old construction signs, fixing damaged or downed signs, and removing vacant posts across the county. In just one month, they repaired or removed 89 signs — all while keeping up with their regular daily…

🚧 Paving Completed 🚧 Manatee County’s ongoing efforts to improve and maintain our local and thoroughfare roadways. Streets included Shirburn Circle, Kingsfield Drive, Shrewsbury Lane, and Dunster Lane. ✅ These improvements help ensure safer, smoother rides for all who travel…

🚧 Cortez Bridge Utility Relocation November 20th, 2025 🚧 Construction is ongoing on the south side of Cortez Road W., east of Cortez Bridge, with sidewalk closures in place to accommodate these activities. Construction schedules and activities are subject to change based on…

🚧 Upper Manatee River Road🚧 Ongoing work to widen approximately 2.2 miles of roadway from north of S.R. 64 to the Fort Hamer Bridge from two lanes to four lanes. Improvements will include raised medians, bike lanes and more. ✅ Please continue to use caution, watch for crews…

Don’t Want to Keep Your Sandbags? We’ll Take Them! If you don’t want to store your sandbags, we’ll gladly collect them at the same sandbag locations: · Rye Preserve · Rubonia Community Center · Myakka Community Park · Blackstone Park · Parrish Park · Palma Sola Park ·…

The Intercollegiate Women’s Lacrosse Coaches Association (IWLCA) and Elite Tournaments are welcoming the IWLCA Presidents Cup back to Manatee County November 21 to 23 at two major sports destinations: Premier Sports Campus -Lakewood Ranch and IMG Academy (Bradenton). The Cup…

What's new with Lasting Manatee? The biggest change is that our website has a new home: LastingManatee.org. You'll also start seeing our emails come from [email protected]. It is simple to remember and easy to share with your neighbors and friends who may still need…

🚧 Road Work Notice 🚧 Starting today Nov. 19th through Dec. 4th, there will be alternating single lane traffic required at a turn lane improvement project on 24th Ave E (Palmetto) at 29th St E. ✅ Please continue to use caution, watch for crews and equipment, and allow extra…

Manatee County’s Economic Development team has been hard at work helping small businesses: ✅ Obtain Certificates of Occupancy ✅ Navigate liquor licensing ✅ Access export facilities at Port Manatee ✅ Understand incentives for workforce development and more 👉 Are you a…