Service Categories

Request an Obituary

Manatee Library can provide copies of local obituaries if available in our archive.

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.

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 Impact Fee Annual Reports

Request annual impact fee reports through a public record request.

Request In-Home Services for Seniors

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

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 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.

Request Right of Way Tree Trimming

The Manatee County Public Works Department provides right-of-way tree trimming services for unincorporated portions of the county where trees may grow into travel lanes of roads and sidewalks.

Request Road Closure Information

Procedures to request a road closure permit on a Manatee County road.

Request Traffic Calming

Procedure process for requesting traffic calming measures in your neighborhood.

Request Virtual Inspections

Available Virtual Building Inspections

Requirements for Backflow Testing

Every customer who owns a backflow prevention assembly is required to have the assembly tested annually. Log into your Manatee County Utilities online account to find out when your backflow preventer was last tested and the result of your test.

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 Library Meeting Room

Meeting Rooms of various sizes are available to reserve at all Manatee Library locations, excluding the Little Discovery Center.

Reserve a Library Study Room

Individual and small group Study Rooms are available to reserve at several Manatee Library locations.

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.

Reserve a Park Pavilion

With 38 pavilions spread across the county, we offer a perfect venue for every occasion—whether you're hosting a family gathering, a special event, or a community celebration. There's a space for everyone to enjoy and create lasting memories.

Reserve a Preserve Pavilion

Reserve a pavilion in one of our scenic nature preserves.

Reserve a Recording Studio

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

Reserve an Archive Lab Station

A digital DIY space located at Central Library, Archive Lab is comprised of 4 stations where you can scan and save your photos, home videos, scrapbooks, slides, and more. The Archive Lab is also open to local organizations, small businesses, and churches.

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.

Reserve Fields at Premier Sports Campus

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.

Resident Information Tool

Search your address to find your trash and recycling days, evacuation level, police district, fire district, commission district, polling site, flood zone, nearest emergency shelter, park, preserve, library, bus stop, hospital, local schools and more. Some information may take a moment to load.

Review Budget Reporting

Manatee County's budget process begins in May/June when the County Administrator delivers a Recommended Budget to the Board of County Commissioners.

Review Special District Budget Information

Manatee County posts budget information for special districts that do not have the capability to do so through those these special districts.

Review Your 9-1-1 Experience

Please use this form to commend the 9-1-1 center or its employees, register complaints, ask questions, or make suggestions. We will respond as soon as possible.

Ride Public Transit: Fixed Routes

Information about riding fixed route transit in Manatee County.

Ride Route 1 - Ellenton Outlet Mall

MCAT Route 1 from Downtown Station to Ellenton Outlet Mall. Service runs Monday-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 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 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 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 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 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 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 304 - Manatee Avenue West, Manatee Beach

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

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 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 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 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 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 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 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 the Handy Bus - ADA

Information about how to ride the Manatee County Area Transit (MCAT) Handy Bus for passengers in need of ADA service.

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.

Ride the Port Manatee Connection Shuttle (PMX)

Information about riding the MCAT Port Manatee Connection Shuttle.

Schedule a Building Inspection

Inspections and Inspectors Information

Schedule a Travel Training Appointment

Information about the Fixed Route Travel Training program.

Schedule an EMS Presentation

We are committed to providing education to help prevent injuries and illnesses.

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.

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.

Search Map for Development Projects and Public Hearings

Search Development Projects and Public Hearings on the interactive map viewer.

Search Permit Records

How to Search Permit Records

Seek Assistance to Get a VA Home Loan

Seek assistance to get a VA home loan

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 Disability/Compensation

Manatee County Veterans Services can assist eligible veterans with disability/compensation benefits

Seek Assistance with VA Life Insurance

Assisting with Access to Life Insurance Benefits

Seek Assistance with VA-supported schooling

Employment services for Veterans and qualified spouses and children

Set Up A New Commercial Utilities Account

Commercial deposits are required to set up a new commercial account.

Set Up a New Utilities Account for New Construction

County residents can apply for a new water meter installation for new construction by calling Manatee County Utilities Customer Service.

Set Up New Sewer Lines for Existing Structures

Sewer lines may be extended by special assessment/non-assessment projects.

Severe Weather Transportation Services - MCAT

Manatee County Area Transit transports members of the community who are on the Special Needs Registry to public evacuation shelters when required by a severe weather event.