Manatee County Government
Manatee County promotes local programs through new Facebook pages
MANATEE COUNTY, FL (July 27, 2011) –Manatee County added to its social network presence earlier this month, launching several Facebook pages dedicated to keeping followers cued in on important County news, announcements and events.
The following County Departments and programs now have a Facebook page:
Animal Services promotes adoption specials and animal-interest stories for local pet owners.
Aging Services gives seniors an idea of where to obtain local services, offers tips for the aging and elderly and provides information on upcoming events geared toward seniors.
Natural Resources Department is dedicated to promoting the natural side of Manatee County, showcasing the County’s publicly owned preserve system as well as the exciting educational and volunteer opportunities that are available to residents and visitors.
Neighborhood Services Department is serving up information on business incentive packages, housing assistance and resources for neighborhoods and associations.
Parks and Recreation Department gives followers a glimpse of the many programs, athletic leagues and fitness activities hosted in Manatee County’s Parks system.
Public Library System offers a great look at the upcoming events being held in Manatee County libraries along with inside scoops on new arrivals and other resources for book lovers.
Veterans Services helps Manatee County veterans and their families learn about the benefits they earned during military service to our country.
These pages join the primary Manatee County Government Facebook page, along with Bradenton Area Convention and Visitors Bureau pages on Facebook, YouTube, Twitter and Trip Advisor. The University of Florida’s local Florida Friendly Landscaping Program, a program within Manatee’s Agriculture and Extension Service division, also has a home on Facebook.
Manatee County Information Outreach Coordinator Nicholas Azzara said the new Facebook pages are a free and easy way to keep residents, visitors and fans in the loop on county government news and events important to them.
“Facebook is great because you can really target your audience with the announcements most important to your followers,” Azzara said. “The people who live, work and play here can now opt-in to updates on the programs most pertinent to themselves and their families.”
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