Services for Residents

View All Development Services Weekly Project Lists

See the most current Weekly Project Lists

Sign Up for Development Services Weekly Projects List

View all of the Development Services Weekly Project Lists.

View the Tentative Public Hearing Calendar

Linkedin Learning

LinkedIn Learning is an online educational platform with expert-led courses.

Access Online Newspapers and Magazines: PressReader

Access over 7,000 articles and newspapers for free with your Manatee County Library Card.

Register for Manatee Moves

To register for Manatee Moves, the Veteran must call Manatee County Veterans Services.

Discover Food Resources for Veterans

Veterans have access to special food insecurity resources.

Find Help Understanding Senior Medicaid and Medicare Options

The SHINE program ("Serving Health Insurance Needs of Elders") provides free, unbiased, one-on-one Medicare and Medicaid health insurance counseling for seniors.

Sign up for Swim Lessons (External)

The following instructional groups are also available in the Manatee County area. Please visit each website for more information.

Find a Public Pool

check the current status of any public pool. This site is updated daily with any changes to our regular operating hours.

Find Community Resources for Seniors

Find community resources for seniors living in Manatee County.

Request In-Home Services for Seniors

Request information about in-home services for seniors living in Manatee County.

Submit information to the Neighborhood Connections Magazine

Submit information to be included in the upcoming Neighborhood Connections Magazine by reviewing our submission guidelines.

Submit Public Comment

Use this online form to submit public comment on agenda items.

Ride the Handy Bus - Transportation Disadvantaged

Information about how to ride the Manatee County Area Transit (MCAT) Handy Bus for passengers that meet the Transportation Disadvantaged (TD) service requirements.

Apply for a Summer Camp Scholarship

Sports and Leisure is proud to offer 50 scholarships for Summer Blast Camp. Apply today!

Join an Affiliated Youth Cheerleading Squad

Join a youth cheer squad.

Join an Affiliated Youth Football League

Join on of our affiliated youth football teams.

Find Library Events and Classes

Manatee Library offers many programs for all ages, special events, storytimes, and classes!

Research and Learn at the Library

Discover the materials, databases, learning resources, and class that Manatee Library offers to help you conduct research or just learn something new.

Reserve a Recording Studio

Recording studios are available at two (2) Manatee Library locations: Central Library and Lakewood Ranch Library.

Reserve Museum and Attraction Passes

Manatee Library offers complimentary passes to attractions and museums including The Bishop Museum of Science and Nature, the Big Cat Habitat and Gulf Coast Sanctuary, the Florida Railroad Museum, and Imagine Museum.

Explore Genealogy

Manatee Library offers an extensive genealogy collection available to the public for in-house use at Central Library, as well as a selection of general genealogy materials that may be checked out, and online resources including Heritage Quest and FamilySearch (in-library use only).

Discover Local History

Manatee Library offers a local history archive at the downtown Central Library, called the Eaton Florida History Room, as well as an online digital archive and an Archive Lab.

Reserve a One-to-One Tech Help Appointment

Most Manatee Library locations offer basic one-on-one technology help with a library staff member. These 30-minute sessions assist patrons with Androids, iPhones, tablets, laptops, and library eBook and eAudiobook resources.

Validate if a Street Name is Already Used

Use this tool to search for a street name using SOUNDEX or Reserved Street Name List in Unincorporated Manatee County.

Sign up for 1000 Books Before Kindergarten

1000 Books Before Kindergarten is a self-paced early literacy program that encourages families to read at least 1,000 books to their children before they start kindergarten.

Borrow Developmental Toys

Manatee Library's collection of developmental toys is designed to support children with special needs by providing access to assistive and adaptive tools that encourage interactive play and skill-building.

Borrow Early Literacy Kits

Borrow Early Literacy Kits filled with books and activities to support preschool and elementary-age children in building essential skills at home.

Explore Homeschool Resources

From curriculum guides and lesson ideas to online learning tools and educational programs, Manatee Library has everything you need to make homeschooling easier and more enriching.

Find Homework Help Resources

Looking for extra support with your child's schoolwork? Manatee Library homework help resources are designed to make learning easier.

Attend a Storytime

Perfect for children of all ages, Manatee Library Storytime programs spark imagination, build literacy skills, and foster a love of reading in a fun, interactive environment.

Schedule Transportation: Transportation Disadvantaged Program

Passengers who meet state eligibility requirements, which include income guidelines, are able to schedule advance reservation, Door to Door, shared ride public transportation on a Handy Bus under the Transportation Disadvantaged Program.

View Real Time Bus Information - MCAT

Information about how MCAT passengers can view real time bus information.

Request Library Visit

Schedule an informational and educational presentation or storytime from the Library for your students, residents, or business. Also request the Library's presence at an event, festival, or open house.

Request a Library Lobby Stop

Schedule a Pop-Up Library to visit your care facility or retirement community! Manatee Library's monthly Lobby Stops provide residents with assistance in registering for a Library card, accessing e-resources and e-reading materials, and selecting physical materials to check out from the traveling library collection.

NeoGov

NEOGOV Learn offers over 1,500 courses, a course-builder with an easy-to-use intuitive interface, and the ability to add classroom trainings as well as track employee license and certification renewals specific to the public sector.

Play Pickleball at the C.V. Walton Racquet Center Courts

Employee Health Benefits

My Timekeeping

Access your timecard.

Employee Online

Review and download your paystubs and W2s.

Borrow from the Library of Things

The Library of Things includes items such as telescopes, musical instruments, tools, binoculars, hotspots, children's developmental toys and literacy kits, museum and attraction passes, and more!

Find my Flood Zone

FEMA maps flood zones for use in the National Flood Insurance Program. Evacuation levels are based on hypothetical storm scenarios and take into account numerous factors beyond just flooding.

Spay or Neuter Your Pet (Free)

Free Spay and Neuter Hotline Call 941-749-3067

Find Information About Veterans Preference

Find information about Veterans Preference

Find Information About the Active Military Combat Duty Grant Program

Assisting Veterans with the Active Military Combat Duty Grant Program

Seek Assistance with VA-supported schooling

Employment services for Veterans and qualified spouses and children

Find Help for Manatee County Veterans

Benefits offered for Veterans through Manatee County Veterans Services

Watch Live County Meetings

Watch County Commission, Land Use and Planning Commission meetings as they happen with our live-stream service.

Find Help with Applying for VA Healthcare

We can assist you in receiving health care from a VA health care facility.

Find Youth Intervention Prevention Services

An expansion into Manatee County for Community-Based Care child-welfare services began in the fall of 1999. Similar to the Sarasota County project, the YMCA became the Lead Agency of a Safe Children Coalition of community agencies to assist Manatee County’s abused and neglected children and their families in reaching their full potential in a safe and stable environment.

Search Local Affordable Housing: MyHousingSearch.com

This is a free, state resource for renters and property managers in Florida. Dynamic search options can help you find available rental housing fit your needs and income.

Find Options for Veteran Outpatient Health Care

Our outpatient clinic provides primary care and specialty health services, including mental health care, dental services, social work, women’s health services and more.

Receive Counseling for Housing and Financial Literacy

HUD-Certified Counseling for At-Risk Families-The Housing Counseling program provides one-on-one counseling for families in a variety of areas related to housing needs. The HUD-Certified Housing Counselor offers guidance, referrals, information, and support to families at risk of becoming homeless.

Utility and Housing Assistance (LIHEAP/SOS)

Ride Route 75 - Beach ConneXion Shuttle

MCAT Route 75- Beach ConneXion shuttle travels between Manatee Public Beach and Village Green Parkway. Service runs on Sundays only.

Ride Route 304 - Manatee Avenue West, Manatee Beach

MCAT Route 304-Manatee Beach to Village Green Parkway travels from Manatee Public Beach to the Downtown Station. Service runs Monday through Saturday except for holidays.

Ride Route 203 - Skyway ConneXion

MCAT Route 3- Skyway ConneXion travels between the Desoto Station and the Bay Pines VA Hospital. Service runs Monday through Friday except for holidays.

Ride Route 201 - North County ConneXion

Route 201- North County ConneXion travels between the Downtown Station and Rubonia. Service runs Monday-Saturday except for holidays.

Ride Route 99 - Bradenton / Sarasota

MCAT Route 99- Bradenton/Sarasota travels between the MCAT Downtown Station and the Sarasota Downtown Station. Service runs Monday through Sunday except for holidays.

Ride Route 16 - 15th Street East

Manatee County Area Transit (MCAT) Route 16- 15th Street East travels between US 41/ Tallevast Road and the DeSoto Station. Service runs Monday through Saturday except for holidays.

Ride Route 13 - Palmetto

Manatee County Area Transit (MCAT) Route 13- Palmetto travels between the Palmetto Station and the Downtown Station. Service runs Monday through Saturday except for holidays.

Ride Route 12 - State Road 70

Manatee County Area Transit (MCAT) Route 12- State Road 70 travels between Desoto Station and Lakewood Ranch Walmart. Service runs Monday through Saturday except for holidays.

Ride Route 9 - 9th Avenue W / 26th Street W

MCAT Route 9 travels between the Downtown Station and State College of Florida/ 26th Street West. Service runs Monday through Friday except for holidays.

Ride Route 8 - Oneco / Bayshore

MCAT Route 8- Oneco/Bayshore travels between Walmart/ 53rd Ave E and the Desoto Station. Service runs Monday through Saturday except for holidays.

Ride Route 6 - Cortez Road

MCAT Route 6- Cortez Road travels between the DeSoto Station and Anna Maria Island. Service runs Monday through Saturday except for holidays.

Ride Route 5 - Anna Maria Island Trolley

The Anna Maria Island Trolley operates daily from 6:00 a.m. to 10:30 p.m., 365 days per year.

Ride Route 4 - 9th Avenue East and West

Route 4 - 9th Ave East and West runs between Blake Hospital and Walmart 53rd Ave E. Service is Monday-Friday with a modified schedule on Saturdays. Service does not operate on holidays.

Ride Route 3 - Manatee Avenue East

MCAT Route 3- Manatee Avenue travels between the Downtown Station and the Walmart on State Road 64. Service runs Monday through Saturday except for holidays.

Ride Route 2 - East Bradenton

MCAT Route 2- East Bradenton runs between the Downtown Station and Red Barn Flea Market Monday-Friday with hourly service on Saturdays.

Ride Route 1 - Ellenton Outlet Mall

MCAT Route 1 from Downtown Station to Ellenton Outlet Mall. Service runs Monday-Saturday except for holidays.

Seek Assistance with VA Burial Benefits

We can assist you in requesting headstones, markers, burial flags and arrange for burial in a national cemetery. We can also assist survivors applying for burial reimbursement if the Veteran qualified.

Seek Assistance with VA Life Insurance

Assisting with Access to Life Insurance Benefits

Find Help with Employment Services for Veterans

Employment resources for Veterans

Apply for a Library Card

Apply for a Manatee Library card today! Manatee Library has numerous options for obtaining a full or limited-access library card.

Suggest a Library Purchase

Manatee Library welcomes suggestions for purchase of items for the collection, based on the Library's Collection Development criteria.

Request Books by Mail or Delivery

Manatee Library offers free delivery of library materials to residents who are not able to visit a library due to a temporary or long-term physical or visual disability.

Access Computers and WiFi at the Library

Manatee Library provides public access to public computers equipped with Microsoft Office and the Internet at all locations as well as WiFi access for personal devices, as part of its mission to deliver services that meet the information needs of the community and reduce barriers to access.

Register for Youth Basketball Camp

Week-day basketball practice for youth from 8-11 years old.

Request Electric Bill Payment Assistance for the Elderly (EHEAP)

EHEAP (Emergency Home Energy Assistance Program) assists households with at least one person aged 60 and over with payment of electric bill final notices, deposits, and past due notices.

Request Payment Assistance for Ambulance Fees

Qualified Manatee County residents may be eligible to receive payment assistance for ambulance fees from Manatee County Emergency Medical Services (EMS).

Request Payment Assistance for Prescriptions

Qualified Manatee County residents may be eligible to receive assistance to cover prescription costs.

Find SafePlace2B (Youth Residential Program)

Their mission is to inspire well-being and success in the lives of vulnerable children, youth and families
through responsive quality programs and safe places.

Register for Group Fitness Classes

Register for group fitness classes at the GT Bray and John Marble Recreation Centers

Reserve an Athletic Field

To reserve an athletic field for a birthday party, group event, or travel ball team, email alexis.barr@mymanatee.org with your requested dates, times, and preferred location. Be sure to review all fees and provide detailed information. Note that staffing, building access, parking, and field markings are not included in the rental.

Find Historic Preservation Board Meeting Information

Manatee County protects its historical resources in order to preserve the cultural, architectural and archaeological history of the County, and to provide opportunities for education, aesthetic value and passive enjoyment of the resources.

Sign Up to Speak at a Commissioner Meeting

Members of the public can request to speak during the meeting using the link below. The request form displays upcoming meetings 24 hours before the meeting date and will close 10 minutes prior to the meeting start time.

Sign Up for Summer Blast Camp for Kids

Sign up early to secure your spot!
Registration for Summer Blast begins April 1.

Join the Development Task Force Online Meetings

Join the Development Task Force meetings to discuss improvement of processes and offer comments on matters of interest.

Apply for An Advisory Board Seat

Advisory Board positions are advertised as openings become available. To apply for an opening, fill out the online Advisory Board Application form.

Request A Proclamation

The Manatee County Commission welcomes the opportunity to recognize exceptional individuals, groups, and events within the County. Proclamations and Certificates of Recognition are ceremonial documents issued by the Manatee County Board of County Commissioners to honor and celebrate events, recognize achievements, or increase public awareness of noteworthy causes, events, milestones, or achievements.

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