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Manatee County Commissioners today unanimously confirmed the appointment of Jacob Saur as the County's new Public Safety Director. Saur previously served as the County's Emergency Communications chief and has worked for the County since 2001.

Manatee County will host a Jan. 29 meeting to help local non-profit agencies interested in applying for human services grants to assist Manatee County residents.

Manatee County is accepting applications for three seats for a citizens advisory committee that makes recommendations to the Board of County Commissioners on Infrastructure Sales Tax.

County Commissioners today elected Commissioner Betsy Benac, At-Large, as Chairman of the Board of County Commissioners for 2020.

She's the smiling face that keeps the County's Public Safety Center sparkling clean. Now custodian Theresa Wunderlich is also the County's Employee of the Year.

Manatee County's popular 2020 wall calendars arrive this week, just in time for the holidays. This year’s calendar, Aquatic Beauty, features incredible photos of animals found in and around Manatee County waters. 

Manatee County Government received two awards at the Manatee Chamber of Commerce’s inaugural Manatee Young Professional Most Valuable Player (MYP-MVP) Awards last month.

New fare-free transit service will run along Manatee Avenue between 75th Street West and Manatee County Public Beach

Five remaining informational meetings cancelled as County prepares short, long-term plans for stormwater improvements & funding

Manatee County is seeking public comment on its updated Local Mitigation Strategy (LMS), a plan for how to proactively prepare for and handle disasters and emergencies in the community.