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Manatee County and City of Palmetto officials invite the public to unveil a new seascape mural at the Palmetto MCAT station next week.

James Crutchfield, who launched and has led the County's successful Community Paramedic program in 2016, has been named Chief of Emergency Medical Services.

Manatee County residents and business owners are invited to attend a series of informational meetings in October and November to give an overview of a proposed stormwater fee that would enhance

Riding the bus can be an intimidating experience for first-time riders or individuals with special needs. Manatee County Area Transit is making that experience easier with its free MCAT Travel Training Program. The fully personalized program helps riders understand how to use bus services, covering everything from navigating bus routes to purchasing a mobile ticket.

Manatee County is now accepting applications for four vacancies on the Construction Trades Board

County Commissioners have confirmed Karen Stewart as the new Deputy County Administrator. She joins County Administrator Cheri Coryea's executive team, along with Deputy County Administrator John Osborne.

MCAT passengers can track the arrival time of their bus or trolly with MCAT's new MyStop app.

During a work session today Manatee County Commissioners discussed the County's stormwater program and how to fund it into the future to improve drainage and local water quality.

From accessible signs and restrooms to wheelchair ramps and hearing loops that help the hearing impaired follow public meetings more closely, Manatee County Government has made important strides to improve accessibility for the disabled in recent years. Now the County wants to hear from the public on what other facilities should be prioritized for Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) compliance.

One year after launching a real time traffic information website, the Sarasota-Manatee Traffic Management Center (TMC) has received top state honors from the Intelligent Transportation Society of Florida.

Two Manatee County Commissioners have been appointed to state advisory councils by Florida Senate President Bill Galvano.

Manatee County is accepting applications for four seats on the Health Care Advisory Board. The Manatee County Health Care Advisory Board, a volunteer group that evaluates, monitors and discusses the healthcare system in Manatee County and makes recommendations to the Manatee County Commission regarding the funding of healthcare services in Manatee County.

County Commissioners today unanimously confirmed the appointment of Kim Stroud as the county government's new Human Resources director. For the past nine years she has served as the division manager for the County's award-winning Employee Health Benefits division.

Manatee County Administrator Cheri Coryea presented County Commissioners with a $1.5 billion budget for next year with funding for new Manatee Sheriff's Office deputies and employees, additional paramedics and a new Disaster Recovery Reserve that would be used to help rebuild the community in the wake of a natural disaster or other community emergencies.