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4-H, Ag & Extension

Information on Manatee County's Youth Development

Abandon Vessel or Boat

How Do I Report An Abandoned Boat Vessel?

Abandoned Property

What is FSS 162?

Account Assistance

Can I Drop Off My Water Bill Payment?
How Do I Dye Test My Toilet
How Do I Find My Account Number?
How Do I Register To Use The Online Customer Self-Service Portal?
I Need To Set Up A New Residential Account, What Do I Do?
Information for Billing adjustments or credits for my Utility Bill?
My Water Bill Is High, What can I Check?
Where Can I Get My Activation Code "Token"?

Address Coordinator

How do I contact the county's Address Coordinator?

Adult/Aging Services

Ambulance Bill Pay Assistance
Help paying for presciption
How do I get a list of Adult Living Facilities?
How do I get information on Agency on Aging (Senior Connection Centers)?
How do I get information on Aging Agencies?
How do I get information on Community Foundation?
How do I get information on Community Haven & Adult Community Services?
How do I get information on Congregate Living Facilities?

AMI WaterWise

What is an AMI Waterwise Meter?

Animal License

License Your Pet

Animal Services

Animal complaints
Animal Rescue Coalition
How do I get information on Alligator removal (Statewide Nuisance Alligator Program “SNAP”)?
How Do I Get Information On Companion Dogs?
How Do I Get Information Related To ADA Service Dogs?
Where Do I Find Information On Bishop Animal Shelter?
Where Do I Find Information On Manatee County Cat Town?

Aquatics/Pool

Are food and drinks allowed at the County pools?
Are there lockers at the County pool facilities?
Can I rent the County splash pads and pools for private parties?
Can inflatables be used in County pools?
Do the County pools offer swim lesson?
Do you allow smoking or vaping at the County pools?
How Do I Check The Status of Public Pools?
Is there an age requirement for youth swimmers to be in pool facility without parents?
Is there an entry fee for the County pools and splash pads?
Where are the County pool hours listed?
Where Can I Find Information on Local Swim Lesson Groups?
Which County pools are open during the winter months?

Athletics

How do I reserve and rent a County athletic field?
How many athletic fields do you have in Manatee County?
How many playfields does Parks maintain?
How much does the County charge to rent an athletic field?

Backflows

Can I Repair The Backflow Preventer Myself?
Can you recommend a Plumber to test my backflow?
What Happens If I Do Not Repair My Backflow Preventer After A Failed Inspection?
What Will Happen If I Do Not Test My Backflow Preventer?
Who Is Required To Have A Backflow Preventer?
Why Is There A Charge On My Utilities Bill For A Backflow Preventer Testing?

Beach Renourishment/Updates/

What are the current beach renourishment updates?

Bill Payment Assistance

How do I get information on Aging Services assistance with utility bills?

Billing Adjustments and Credits

Information for Billing adjustments or credits for my Utility Bill?

Board of County Commissioners

How do I get information on Copies of Ordinances or Minutes of Commission Meetings?

Boat Ramps Maintenance

Can I Store A Trailer At A County Boat Ramp?
What Are Hours At County Boat Ramps?
Where Can I Find Information On Boat Ramps?

Builder (New) Services

What Does New Builder Services Handle?

Building Information

How do I get information on Building Department?
Impact Fees

Code Enforcement

Code Enforcement Do's and Don'ts
Hiring A Contractor 101
How Do I Do A Records Request for Code Enforcement?
How do I get information on Cable Complaints?
How Do I Report Someone?
Is there a lien on the property?
My Neighbors Have Chickens, Is This a Code Violation?
What is FSS 162?
Where Can I Find County Ordinances?

Community & Veteran Services

Emergency Shelters and Group Homes For Children Within Manatee County
How Do I Find Information on Programs Supporting Adults With Special Needs?
How Do I Get Assistance with VA Disability/ Compensation?
How Do I Get Help Understanding Senior Medicaid and Medicare Options?
How do I get information on Child Day Care Licensing?
How Do I Get Information on Head Start?
How Do I Get Information on Manatee County Search and Rescue?
How Do I Request In Home Services For A Senior?
Safe Children Coalition Information
What is the 24-hour Abuse Hotline for Children or Elderly?
What Is The Adolescent Diversion and Assistance Program?
What is We Care?
Where Do I Find Resources for Seniors?

Community Development/Ship & Housing Assistance

How do I get information about Affordable Housing?
How do I get information on CDD (Community Development District)?

Community Presentations

How do I schedule EMS to do a presentation in my community or at my event?

Construction Trade Advisory Board

Who is the County contact for the Advisory Board for Construction Trades Board?

Contractor Complaints

What is FSS 162?

Contractors License

How Do I Find Information on Contractor Licensing?

Convention & Visitors Bureau (CVB)

How do I get information for the Bradenton Area Convention Center?
How do I get information on Convention & Visitor Bureau Center
How do I get information on Crosley Estate (CVB)?

Damage/Injury Caused by Manatee County

How do I report property damage or personal injury claims due to County actions or activities?

Development Svcs (BADS)

Certificate of Occupancy
Digital Plan Room
Food Truck or Vendor requirements in Manatee County
How Do I Find Online Services For the Development Services Department?

Distribution

How Do I Report A Water Line Break In The Street?
Who Paints Fire Hydrants?
Why do I have no pressure on my reclaim irrigation?

Economic Development

How do I learn about Economic Development?

Emergency Management (Public Safety)

How Do I Find An Emergency Hurricane Shelter?
How Do I Find Severe Weather Information?
How Do I Sign Up For The Special Needs Registry?
Information on Burn Bans?
What Is Alert Manatee?
Where Can I Get A Manatee County Hurricane Guide?

Emergency Medical Services (Public Safety)

How do I get information on Ambulance – private company licenses?
Non emergency wheelchair and stretcher transportation

EMS Billing

EMS Report/Record
How do I get information on Ambulance Billing – AMB Ambulance Medical Billing?
Medical Records- EMS
Pay my EMS Bill

Environmental Issues

How do I find out more about water quality in streams, rivers, and bays of Manatee County?
How do I Get Information on Prescribed Burns?
How do I report algae in a stream or other natural waterbody?
How do I report algae in my retention pond?
There are fish dying in the canal or bayou near my home. What can I do?

Fertilizer Ordinance

I am a professional fertilizer applicator, what do I need to operate in Manatee County?
I am a professional landscaper, what do I need to work in Manatee County?
I use reclaimed water for irrigation. Does that affect how I use fertilizer?
What fertilizer can I buy at the retail stores?
Where can I learn more about obtaining the certifications needed for commercial landscaping or fertilizer application?
Who should I contact if I see someone doing something in violation of the fertilizer ordinance?

Field Maintenance (Public Works)

A tree is damaging sidewalk in front of my home. How do I report?
How do I get the weeds in my ditch sprayed?
How do I report a damaged catch basin?
How do I report a damaged sidewalk?
How do I report a pothole?
How do I report bridge damage?
How do I report curb damage?
How do I report faded lines on the road?
How do I report overgrown right-of-way?
How do I report trash dumped on the right-of-way?
How do I request a new guard rail be installed?
Low hanging trees are hitting my vehicle. How do I report this issue?
The road shoulder is eroding. How do I report this issue?

Flood Plain/Elevation/Zones

Elevation Certificates
Find my Flood zone
Flood Protection
Floodplain Management contact Information

G.T. Bray Recreation Center

Do I need to be a member to use the G.T. Bray Recreation Center facility?
Does the G.T. Bray Recreation Center honor Silver Sneakers or Renew Active, and what programs are included?
Information about Pickleball
What are the G.T. Bray Recreation Center hours of operation?
Where Do I Find Information on G.T. Bray Park?

Garbage, Yard Waste and Recycling

Are There Any Rules When Using the Lanfill?
Can I Get An Additional garbage Bin?
Can I Use Plastic Bags For Yard Waste?
How Can I Receive Reminder Texts About Garbage?
How do I get information on Garbage, Recycle and Yard Waste Services ?
How Do I Get Information On Oil Disposal?
How do I report My Garbage Was Missed?
What Can I Recycle?
What If My Big Bin Is Lost or Stolen?
What if My Garbage Bin or Recycle Bin is Damaged and Needs Repaired?
What Is The Big Bin Advantage?
What Is The Medical Rear Door Assistance Program?
What Should I Do If I have More Garbage Than Fits In My Bin?
When Is My Trash Pick Up Collection Day?
Where Are Recycle Drop Off Locations?
Where Can I Find Information On The Bulk Program?
Where Do I Get Information on the Landfill?

General - Property Related

What is FSS 162?

General Inquiry - BOCC

How do I find out about Advisory Board Appointments?
How Do I Get Commissioners Meeting Records?
How do I get information on Board of County Commissioners?
How do I get information on Board Records (BOCC Copies of Agendas)?
How Do I sign Up to Speak At A Commissioner Meeting?

General Inquiry - Libraries

Can I make a donation to the library?
Can I renew my library card online?
How do I apply for a Library card or renew a Library card?
How do I book a Library meeting room?
How do I get information on Computer classes for Seniors?
How Do I Get Information on Historical Records?
How do I get information on Library locations, hours, and events?
How do I make a purchase suggestion for the Library?
How do I reset my PIN number?
What Is The Little Discovery Center?
Why Did My Library Card Expire?

General Inquiry - Neighborhood/Human Services

Agencies for Assistance
How can I find out about AARP – Driver Safety Class?
How can I find out more about AARP Senior Services Employment?
How can I find out more about legal counsel for the elderly-AARP?
How do I contact the Advocacy Center for Disabled Persons?
How do I get information on Assistance-Financial (Credit Counseling Services)?
How do I get information on Assistance-Financial (Electric & Rent)?
How do I get information on Assistance-Financial (Food Stamps)?
How do I get information on Assistance-Financial (Heating & A/C)?
How do I get information on Assistance-Financial (Hospital Services)?
How do I get information on Assistance-Financial for prescriptions?
How do I get information on Baker Act – Marchman Act?
How do I get information on Catholic Charities?
How do I get information on Cemeteries-abandoned or neglected?
How do I get information on Community Coalition for Homelessness (CCH)?
How do I get information on Community Foundation?
How do I get information on Complaints, Health Care Facilities & Personnel?
How do I get information on the Probation Division?

General Inquiry - PMD

How do I get information on Manatee County Land?
Who Do I Speak With About ADA Compliance In County Buildings?

General Inquiry - Utilities

Information on Manatee County Utilities Department.

General Inquiry Development Services

How do I apply for a permit?
How do I get information on Builders Association?
How do I get information on Conservation Easement Request?

Government Relations

How Do I Request A Public Record?

Groundwater

How Do I Find Information on Water Wells?

Hire Ambulance or Paramedic for Event

Who do I contact if I would like to hire an ambulance/paramedics cover my special event?

Hired Vendors/Bids/General

Contracts and Blanket PO's with Expiration Dates
Doing Business With Manatee County?
How do I get information on any Solicitations?
How do I get information on Bids for county work?
How to become a County Vendor?

Household Hazardous Waste (HHW)

How Do I Find Information on Grease Traps?
How do I get information on Bio-hazardous Waste?
How do I get information on Biohazard Cleanup companies?
How do I get information on Garbage, Recycle and Yard Waste Services ?
How do I get information on Hazardous Household Waste?

Info on EOC/PSC

AED Inspection

Inspections

How Do I Request A Virtual Inspection?
Inspector Numbers

Lasting Manatee (CDBG-DR grant)

Can CDBG-DR funds be combined with other federal assistance?
Can someone assist me in a language other than English?
How can I provide feedback or get involved in the planning process?
How can I request reasonable accommodations?
How do I suggest a project or disaster-recovery activity to be funded?
How does CDBG-DR differ from other forms of recovery assistance?
Lasting Manatee Intake Center Now Open
What are examples of eligible CDBG-DR activities/projects?
What are the requirements for using CDBG-DR funds?
What areas in Manatee County may be able to receive funding?
What income values are considered Low and Moderate Income (LMI) for Lasting Manatee? And what is the Area Median Income (AMI)?
What is Lasting Manatee?
What is the CDBG-DR (Community Development Block Grant - Disaster Recovery) ?
What is the process and timeline for Lasting Manatee to develop programs that people can apply for?
When can individuals receive assistance from Lasting Manatee?
Where and when are the public hearings for the 30-day comment period?
Where and when will the draft Action Plan be available for review and public comment?
Where can I go if I need assistance now?
Which disasters apply to CDBG-DR funding?
Who can I contact for more information?
Who manages Lasting Manatee?

Lift Stations

Where Can I Find Information on Lift Stations?

Manatee 311

Are dogs Allowed On the Beaches?
City of Bradenton Recycling Locations
Find Information on Local Hospitals
Golf Carts in Manatee County
How Do I Contact Manatee Mosquito Control?
How Do I Get A Wellness Check Done on Someone?
How do I Get Information on Green Cards?
How Do I Get Information on Holmes Beach?
How Do I Get Information on Mangrove Tree Issues?
How Do I Get Information on The Florida Bar?
How Do I Get No Trespassing Signs?
How Do I Get The Manatee 311 App?
Information on Skyway Fishing
Local Food Pantries & Soup Kitchens
Memorials and Crosses on County Roadways
My vehicle was towed, what do I do?
Septic Tank Permit Information
What are the Current Beach conditions?
What Is Manatee County 3-1-1?
Where Can I Find Information on Trains?
Who Do I Contact About Noise Complaints?
Who Do I Contact regarding Restaurant Inspections?
Who Does Fingerprinting?
Who Handles Electric Poles in Manatee County?

Manatees

How Do I Find out information about Manatee Protection Zones?

Marine Rescue

How Do I Report A Stranded Sea Turtle, Dolphin, Manatee or Whale?

Media Inquiry

Who Do I contact for Media inquiry?

Mining

Information about Mining

Missing Item After EMS Transport or Response

Who do I contact regarding a missing item (phone, wallet, keys, presciptions etc.) after and EMS unit responded to or transported me or my family member?

Monthly Neighborhood Connections

Neighborhood Connections

Overgrown/Lot Clearing

What is FSS 162?

Paramedicine Program

How do I refer someone to the Community Paramedic program?

Parks Operations

How do I get a Beach Wedding Permit?

Pavilions

How do I get a Beach Wedding Permit?
How do I reserve and rent a pavilion in a County park or preserve?

Permitting

How do I get information on Permits?

Plans Review

Plans Review

Preserves

Can I bring my dog to a County preserve?
Can I rent bikes in the County preserves?
Can I rent kayaks in the County preserves?
What times and hours are the County preserves open and how much do they cost to enter?
Where Can I Find Information On Emerson Point Preserve?
Where Can I Find Information On Jiggs Landing?
Where Can I Find Information on Robinson Preserve?
Where Can I Find Information On Rye Preserve?
Where Do I Find Information On Duette Preserve?

Project Management (Public Works)

How do I get my road repaved?
How do I request new sidewalk to be installed?
What is Light Up Manatee?
Where do I find information on Capital Improvement Projects?

Public Works / MCAT

How do I get information on Bus maintenance – Fleet Services?
How Do I Get Information On The Handy Bus?

PW Active Project

How do I get information on Assessments (Road, Sewer, etc.)?

PW New Traffic Lane

How do I request a new traffic lane?

PW Transit/MCAT

How do I get information on bus routes?
How do I get information on Bus Schedule – MCAT?

Racquet Sports

When is drop-in pickleball at G.T. Bray Recreation Center?

Recreation

Where Can I Find A List of Manatee County Pools?
Where Can I Find Information on Lincoln Park?
Where Can I Find Parks, Preserves and Beaches?

Red Tide Beach Only

What are the current red tide updates?

Rights of Way

What is FSS 162?

Sewer

Information on Sewer?

Special Event Permits

How Can I Find Information On The Coquina Beach Market?
How do I get a Beach Wedding Permit?
How do I reserve a park for a wedding or other ceremony?

Sports & Leisure

How Do I Download The Manatee Explore and Play App?
Where Can I Find Information On The John H. Marble Park & Recreation Center?
Where Can I Find Information On The Premiere Sports Campus?

Temp Use Meters

How Do I Get A Temporary Use Meter?

Traffic (Public Works)

How do I get a "no parking sign" in front of my home?
How do I get a speed table on my street?
How do I get streetlights installed in my neighborhood?
How do I report a school flasher bulb out?
How do I report a signal that is malfunctioning?
How do I report damage to a sign?
How do I request a new bike lane?
How do I request a new crosswalk?
How do I request a new sign be installed?
How do I request a new traffic signal?
How do I request a speed bump be installed on my street?
There is a streetlight out. How do I report for repair?
There is traffic congestion at this location. How do I report?
There should be a median along this road. How do I request a new one be installed?
This signal takes too long to change. Who do I report it to?

Underground Utility Mapping and GIS

Locate underground utilities?

Unsafe Structure

What is FSS 162?

Utilities / Garbage / Landfill

Water outages or boil alerts

Vehicle Related

Parking Citation / Parking Garage
What is FSS 162?

Vendor Permits

How do I get information on Vendor Permits ?

Veterans Services

Find Help For Manatee County Veterans
How do I Find assistance Getting A VA Home Loan?
How Do I Find Help Applying For VA Healthcare?
How Do I Get Assistance with Survivor Benefits?

Water Conservation

How Do I Get My Irrigation Tested?
How Do I Request a Rain Barrel?
How Do I Request A Water Conservation Evaluation?
How Do I Request a Water Conservation Speaker?
Manatee County Cross Connection and Water Saver

Water

Can I Get My Water Tested?
How Do I Find A Boil Alert Notice?

Youth Camps

Does the G.T. Bray Recreation Center offer summer or holiday camps for kids?
How much does a membership cost at G.T. Bray Recreation Center, and what does it include?

Zoning and Set Backs

How Do I Get Information on Liquor License?
How do I get information on Set backs?

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