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County officials invite public to virtual meeting on Friday at 9 a.m. to go over application process for individuals who have experienced financial losses from the coronavirus

With a tropical cyclone forming in the Virgin Islands, Manatee County officials are urging residents to make plans today by having supplies on hand or an evacuation plan if they're in low-lying coastal areas.

Manatee County Commissioners today voted to enact a local face covering resolution that goes into effect immediately. Those entering a business in Manatee County will be required to wear a face mask.

Manatee County Commissioners will discuss accessory dwelling units -- a topic of high public interest -- during a work session planned for Aug. 4 at 9 a.m.

The long-awaited East County Library has reached the 30 percent design stage, and the design team has delivered a virtual update to the public.

Businesses impacted by COVID-19 should attend July 9 meeting; July 10 reserved for non-profits, hospitals, medical, mental health and substance abuse providers

Manatee County Administrator Cheri Coryea today presented County Commissioners with a $710.7 million net budget for next year. The budget is a slight reduction from the current year due to a host of unknowns presented by the global pandemic, but it includes funding for new Sheriff's Office deputies, two new ambulance units and a host of long-needed transportation improvements throughout Manatee County.

After two days of lengthy debate over whether to make face masks mandatory in public, County Commissioners today approved a statement endorsing recommendations from the Florida Surgeon General that state all individuals in Florida SHOULD wear face coverings in any setting where social distancing is not possible.

County will apply CARES act funding to four broad community areas, will host virtual meetings in July for those interested in applying

AMI beaches will be restocked with fresh, white sand from Holmes Beach to Coquina Beach

Today is the first Water Safety Wednesday, marking the launch of a summer long campaign to bring pool safety awareness to local families and visitors with young children.

On Monday, June 8, Manatee County Government will reopen some public buildings and services that were closed or suspended in March to slow the spread of the coronavirus.

The annual fireworks show over the Manatee River, generally celebrated on Independence Day, July 4, will be moved this year to Labor Day, Sept. 7.

Florida Division of Emergency Management will open a new walk-up COVID-19 test center in Manatee County beginning Thursday.

Manatee County received state approval for its plan to allow local vacation rentals reopen safely and quickly under a set of health and safety protocols.

Work is set to resume on the final construction phases at Manatee County's popular Robinson Preserve Expansion. The Parks and Natural Resources Department will oversee habitat restoration on 135 acres located at the expansion area of Manatee County’s most popular natural preserve.

County Commissioners today authorized spending an additional $100,000 from the County’s Disaster Recovery Reserve to purchase additional COVID-19 testing kits to help the County reach its new goal of testing 2 percent of Manatee County residents.