Services
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.
Schedule a Building Inspection
Inspections and Inspectors Information
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.
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.
Sign up for 1000 Books Before Kindergarten
1000 Books Before Kindergarten is a self-paced early literacy program that encourages families to read at least 1,000 books to their children before they start kindergarten.
Sign Up for Development Services Weekly Projects List
View all of the Development Services Weekly Project Lists.
Sign Up for Summer Blast Camp for Kids
Sign up early to secure your spot!
Registration for Summer Blast begins April 1.
Registration for Summer Blast begins April 1.
Sign up for Swim Lessons (External)
The following instructional groups are also available in the Manatee County area. Please visit each website for more information.
Spay or Neuter Your Pet (Free)
Free Spay and Neuter Hotline Call 941-749-3067
Submit a Condo Milestone Inspection
Get information on how to submit a Condo Milestone Inspection.
Suggest a Library Purchase
Manatee Library welcomes suggestions for purchase of items for the collection, based on the Library's Collection Development criteria.
Validate if a Street Name is Already Used
Use this tool to search for a street name using SOUNDEX or Reserved Street Name List in Unincorporated Manatee County.
View All Development Services Weekly Project Lists
See the most current Weekly Project Lists
View Bids and Proposals on DemandStar
Registered vendors can search and download all past and current solicitations from Manatee County.
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View Board of County Commissioners Current & Upcoming Meeting Agendas
Agendas are posted through the agenda management system. Click the button below to access the system. Watch a video about how to use the system.
View Board of County Commissioners Past Meeting Minutes
Prior minutes are available on the Clerk of the Circuit Court and Comptroller website.
View County Surplus Property
View any properties that the County may have in Surplus
View County-Owned Property
View the County-owned Property map which also provides more details and links to the Property Appraiser’s parcel details page for even more information.
View Hearing Officer Meetings and Minutes
Hearing Officer conducts public hearings regarding applications for special permits and appeals from determinations on certificates of Level of Service.
View Real Time Bus Information - MCAT
Information about how MCAT passengers can view real time bus information.
View the Utilities Infrastructure Map
Utility Records manages as-built drawings, processes public requests for utility information, and maintains an as-built repository to ensure access to accurate underground infrastructure records for residents, businesses, and the community.
Watch Live County Meetings
Watch County Commission, Land Use and Planning Commission meetings as they happen with our live-stream service.
Watch Past Board of County Commissioners Meetings on YouTube
Watch videos of previous Board of County Commissioner's Regular meetings, Work sessions and Land Use meetings on our YouTube channel.