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Manatee County Veterans Services is offering free annual benefit seminars through one convenient session, which will repeat on four different dates and library locations in April.

Manatee County is accepting applications for one vacancy on 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 County Commission regarding the funding of healthcare services in Manatee County.

Manatee County utility customers who receive a suspicious call asking for account information over the phone should report those calls to Manatee County Sheriff's Office which has opened an investigation on the issue.

County Commissioners this morning unanimously confirmed longtime County employee John Osborne to serve as the Deputy County Administrator.

FEMA representatives and County officials will hold two meetings in April to answer questions about new FEMA preliminary flood insurance rate maps (FIRM) and elevation requirements that will impact insurance rates for many Manatee County homeowners.

aw enforcement, fire service, public safety officials will begin exercise with a convoy from Manatee County Public Works building to Duette Preserve

District residents invited to March 20 meeting at Bayshore Garden Recreation Center

County Commissioners today unanimously confirmed Cheri Coryea as acting County Administrator. Coryea will become the County's Administrator on March 1.

After more than a half century in public service including 12 years as the Manatee County Administrator, Ed Hunzeker will retire at the end of this week. He plans to spend more time with his family.

Manatee County is now accepting applications for a vacancy on the Tourist Development Council (TDC), a citizens advisory committee that makes recommendations to the Board of County Commissioners on the expenditures of Tourist Tax Revenues.

Four Manatee County Commissioners have been appointed to Florida Association of Counties (FAC) policy committees that form and shape FAC's legislative priorities for the year.

Can you feel the love? With hundreds of loving, adoptable pets waiting to go to forever homes, Manatee County Animal Services (MCAS) invites our community to find their perfect pet love match during this upcoming, 4-day special weekend. Valentine’s Day “Clear the Shelter” Weekend is February 14-17 at both MCAS locations.

Proposed changes aim to improve County development review process

County officials will hold two meetings in coming weeks to help local neighborhoods and homeowner associations improve their chances for a successful grant application of up to $10,000 in one-time neighborhood improvement funding.

Registration is now open for a free Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) course that begins next month. Manatee County residents and business owners, faith-based organizations, communities/neighborhoods and anyone who wants to be better prepared for common household emergencies can enroll.

Palma Sola boat ramp, 9800 Manatee Ave. West, will be closed for up to six months for repairs and minor upgrades beginning Jan. 1.