Manatee Library offers an extensive genealogy collection available to the public for in-house use at Central Library, as well as a selection of general genealogy materials that may be checked out, and online resources including Heritage Quest and FamilySearch (in-library use only).

From curriculum guides and lesson ideas to online learning tools and educational programs, Manatee Library has everything you need to make homeschooling easier and more enriching.

View the organizational structure of Manatee County

Coquina Beach, Cortez Beach, and Manatee Public Beach are the only beaches in Manatee County that provide beachgoers with professional lifeguard and medical rescue services.

Find an Emergency Shelter

Search and download current and past bids and proposals using DemandStar or Manatee County's Bids and Proposals web page

The SHINE program ("Serving Health Insurance Needs of Elders") provides free, unbiased, one-on-one Medicare and Medicaid health insurance counseling for seniors.

Find housing for homeless Veterans

Our outpatient clinic provides primary care and specialty health services, including mental health care, dental services, social work, women’s health services and more. 

A comprehensive list of services available to residents of Manatee County.

Find assistance, shelter or nighttime residence

The Neighborhood Ambassador Academy is an interactive civic and public information program, that will allow residents the opportunity to learn more about their local government and services that are available to them in an easy and interactive way.

Locate the storm evacuation level of your home or business located within Manatee County.

Stay informed about Manatee County emergencies by listening to live Fire and Emergency Radio communication streamed live.  The service is available using Broadcastify, the world's largest source of public safety, aircraft, rail and marine radio live audio streams.

Real time stream and rain gauges maintained by Manatee County's Stormwater Engineering Division.

By registering with the Clerk of Courts participants can receive payment using electronic processing.

Disaster Planning Guides are available at your local Manatee County library and at Manatee County Government offices.

Sign up for Emergency Alerts

The Manatee County Data Portal offers a variety of layers that are hosted on the web. 

Manatee County Extension Service offers free landscape and irrigation evaluations to help reduce water waste and improve landscape health. Access Florida-Friendly Landscaping resources for expert-recommended plants from the University of Florida/IFAS.