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Resolve to be Ready 2012

Resolve to be Ready 2012

Have you made your resolution yet? Emergency Management would like you to add making an emergency preparedness resolution to your list. This resolution will be easy to keep by using the tools and resources provided by FEMA to take four important steps: be informed about the different types of emergencies that can happen in your area and their appropriate responses, make a family communications plan, build an emergency kit, and get involved in community preparedness. [more]

Manatee County Animal Services offers "Name Your Price" adoptions throughout January

Manatee County Animal Services offers "Name Your Price" adoptions throughout January

Throughout January all adoption prices are left up to the adopter. All adopted animals will be spayed/neutered, have a current health check, vaccinations and a microchip. Prices will not include a $10 rabies certificate/tag fee for Manatee County residents. The special is available at both Animal Services locations in Palmetto and in downtown Bradenton. Preview available animals by visiting www.mymanatee.org/pets [more]

Low Reclaimed water pressure result of dry spell and high customer demand

Low Reclaimed water pressure result of dry spell and high customer demand

MANATEE COUNTY, FL (Dec. 22, 2011) – Manatee County Utilities Department advises reclaimed water users that low pressure will be experienced until further notice due to a lack of rain and heavy demand from our customers. [more]

Manatee County achieves Green Local Government Certification

Manatee County achieves Green Local Government Certification

MANATEE COUNTY, FL (April 25, 2011) – Manatee County Government has achieved a Green Local Government Certification through the Florida Green Building Coalition. [more]

Jobs Now! Manatee BCC incentives have helped create or retain more than 4,000 local jobs

Jobs Now! Manatee BCC incentives have helped create or retain more than 4,000 local jobs

Manatee County offers businesses a host of incentives to grow or relocate here. Find out how Manatee is creating Jobs Now! [more]

Submit permitting requests and development applications online with Buzzsaw

Submit permitting requests and development applications online with Buzzsaw

Manatee County has begun offering applicants submitting for a building permit or land development review the option to submit plans electronically. Those who choose this option can do away with costly paper-based method of submitting 17 sets of documents. The new software prompts the applicant to upload plans to the Buzzsaw website, then to send an e-mail notification to the County for an initial completeness review. [more]

Protect your home and neighborhood from urban coyotes

Protect your home and neighborhood from urban coyotes

In urban areas, coyotes can lose their fear of humans if they come to rely on food sources, including household refuse, pet food and even intentional feeding of coyotes by residents. Follow a few easy rules of thumb to make your neighborhood less attractive to coyotes. [more]

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