http://whiting.intranet/home/government.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/board-of-commissioners/bocc-meetings/agendas-web.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/board-of-commissioners/bocc-meetings/agendas-web.html Agenda Coordinator http://whiting.intranet/home/government/board-of-commissioners/bocc-meetings/agendas/metv-live-stream.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/board-of-commissioners/bocc-meetings/agendas/metv-live-stream.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/board-of-commissioners/bocc-meetings/agendas/commision-meeting-video.html The station was launched in 1994 to give the public television access to Board of County Commission meetings and other important information relating to local government. Though MGA primarily airs proceedings of the County Commission, it also features programs that highlight the programs and services Manatee County Government offers its tax paying residents and visitors. The station is also a prime source for important information before, during and after emergencies. http://whiting.intranet/home/government/board-of-commissioners/bocc-meetings/agendas/commision-meeting-video.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/board-of-commissioners/bocc-meetings/agendas/agendas-pdf.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/board-of-commissioners/bocc-meetings/agendas/agendas-pdf.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/board-of-commissioners/bocc-meetings/streaming-video-prerecorded.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/board-of-commissioners/bocc-meetings/streaming-video-prerecorded.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/board-of-commissioners/bocc-meetings/streaming-video-prerecorded/commision-meeting-video-2013.html The station was launched in 1994 to give the public television access to Board of County Commission meetings and other important information relating to local government. Though MGA primarily airs proceedings of the County Commission, it also features programs that highlight the programs and services Manatee County Government offers its tax paying residents and visitors. The station is also a prime source for important information before, during and after emergencies. http://whiting.intranet/home/government/board-of-commissioners/bocc-meetings/streaming-video-prerecorded/commision-meeting-video-2013.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/board-of-commissioners/bocc-meetings/streaming-video-prerecorded/commision-meeting-video-2012.html The station was launched in 1994 to give the public television access to Board of County Commission meetings and other important information relating to local government. Though MGA primarily airs proceedings of the County Commission, it also features programs that highlight the programs and services Manatee County Government offers its tax paying residents and visitors. The station is also a prime source for important information before, during and after emergencies. http://whiting.intranet/home/government/board-of-commissioners/bocc-meetings/streaming-video-prerecorded/commision-meeting-video-2012.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/board-of-commissioners/bocc-meetings/streaming-video-prerecorded/commision-meeting-video-2011.html The station was launched in 1994 to give the public television access to Board of County Commission meetings and other important information relating to local government. Though MGA primarily airs proceedings of the County Commission, it also features programs that highlight the programs and services Manatee County Government offers its tax paying residents and visitors. The station is also a prime source for important information before, during and after emergencies. http://whiting.intranet/home/government/board-of-commissioners/bocc-meetings/streaming-video-prerecorded/commision-meeting-video-2011.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/board-of-commissioners/bocc-meetings/streaming-video-prerecorded/commision-meeting-video-2010.html The station was launched in 1994 to give the public television access to Board of County Commission meetings and other important information relating to local government. Though MGA primarily airs proceedings of the County Commission, it also features programs that highlight the programs and services Manatee County Government offers its tax paying residents and visitors. The station is also a prime source for important information before, during and after emergencies. http://whiting.intranet/home/government/board-of-commissioners/bocc-meetings/streaming-video-prerecorded/commision-meeting-video-2010.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/board-of-commissioners/bocc-meetings/streaming-video-prerecorded/commision-meeting-video-2009.html The station was launched in 1994 to give the public television access to Board of County Commission meetings and other important information relating to local government. Though MGA primarily airs proceedings of the County Commission, it also features programs that highlight the programs and services Manatee County Government offers its tax paying residents and visitors. The station is also a prime source for important information before, during and after emergencies. http://whiting.intranet/home/government/board-of-commissioners/bocc-meetings/streaming-video-prerecorded/commision-meeting-video-2009.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/board-of-commissioners/bocc-meetings/streaming-video-prerecorded/commision-meeting-video-2008.html The station was launched in 1994 to give the public television access to Board of County Commission meetings and other important information relating to local government. Though MGA primarily airs proceedings of the County Commission, it also features programs that highlight the programs and services Manatee County Government offers its tax paying residents and visitors. The station is also a prime source for important information before, during and after emergencies. http://whiting.intranet/home/government/board-of-commissioners/bocc-meetings/streaming-video-prerecorded/commision-meeting-video-2008.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/board-of-commissioners/bocc-meetings/streaming-video-prerecorded/commision-meeting-video-2007.html The station was launched in 1994 to give the public television access to Board of County Commission meetings and other important information relating to local government. Though MGA primarily airs proceedings of the County Commission, it also features programs that highlight the programs and services Manatee County Government offers its tax paying residents and visitors. The station is also a prime source for important information before, during and after emergencies. http://whiting.intranet/home/government/board-of-commissioners/bocc-meetings/streaming-video-prerecorded/commision-meeting-video-2007.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/board-of-commissioners/bocc-meetings/streaming-video-prerecorded/commision-meeting-video-2006.html The station was launched in 1994 to give the public television access to Board of County Commission meetings and other important information relating to local government. Though MGA primarily airs proceedings of the County Commission, it also features programs that highlight the programs and services Manatee County Government offers its tax paying residents and visitors. The station is also a prime source for important information before, during and after emergencies. http://whiting.intranet/home/government/board-of-commissioners/bocc-meetings/streaming-video-prerecorded/commision-meeting-video-2006.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/board-of-commissioners/bocc-meetings/streaming-video-prerecorded/metv-live-stream.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/board-of-commissioners/bocc-meetings/streaming-video-prerecorded/metv-live-stream.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/board-of-commissioners/bocc-meetings/streaming-video-prerecorded/2009-commision-streaming-video.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/board-of-commissioners/bocc-meetings/streaming-video-prerecorded/2009-commision-streaming-video.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/board-of-commissioners/bocc-meetings/streaming-video.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/board-of-commissioners/bocc-meetings/streaming-video.html 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http://whiting.intranet/home/government/board-of-commissioners/district-5.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/board-of-commissioners/district-6.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/board-of-commissioners/district-6.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/board-of-commissioners/district-7.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/board-of-commissioners/district-7.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/board-of-commissioners/E-mail.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/board-of-commissioners/E-mail.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/board-of-commissioners/map.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/board-of-commissioners/map.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/county-administration/news-release/news-releases-2010/mymanatee-goes-beta.html Over the past year, we’ve worked hard to revamp our website to make it easier for you, our customers, to use. The new site is another step toward Manatee County becoming a more customer friendly, accommodating government for the people who live, do business and visit here. http://whiting.intranet/home/government/county-administration/news-release/news-releases-2010/mymanatee-goes-beta.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/county-administration/news-release/news-releases-2010/childrens-summit.html MANATEE COUNTY, FL (Sept. 9, 2010) – The 16th Annual Manatee Children’s Summit, the area’s biggest and most informative expo for parents and kids, is just around the corner. Dozens of local child and family organizations will have booths for kids and adults, each encouraging kids to use their imaginations as part of this year’s theme, “Reaching the Summit: Climb to the Top!” http://whiting.intranet/home/government/county-administration/news-release/news-releases-2010/childrens-summit.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/county-administration/news-release/news-releases-2010/childrens-summit2.html MANATEE COUNTY, FL (Sept. 10, 2010) – The 16th Annual Manatee Children’s Summit, the area’s biggest and most informative expo for parents and kids, is just around the corner. Dozens of local child and family organizations will have booths for kids and adults, each encouraging kids to use their imaginations as part of this year’s theme, “Reaching the Summit: Climb to the Top!” http://whiting.intranet/home/government/county-administration/news-release/news-releases-2010/childrens-summit2.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/building-and-development-services/planning/comprehensive-planning-section/contaminated-sites.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/building-and-development-services/planning/comprehensive-planning-section/contaminated-sites.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/building-and-development-services/planning/comprehensive-planning-section/2004-ear.html The Manatee County Planning Department has completed it's Evaluation and Appraisal Report (EAR) of the Manatee County Comprehensive Plan. The EAR was adopted by the Board of County Commissioners on August 31, 2004 and transmitted it to the Florida Department of Community Affairs (DCA), which found the report "sufficient" in January 2005. The EAR is essentially an audit of the existing plan and assesses the progress Manatee County has made in it's implementation. It also makes recommendations for potential amendments to the existing Comprehensive Plan. On December 12, 2006, the Manatee County Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) adopted all necessary amendments to the Comprehensive Plan that were identified in the EAR Report. http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/building-and-development-services/planning/comprehensive-planning-section/2004-ear.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/building-and-development-services/planning/comprehensive-planning-section/2011-ear.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/building-and-development-services/planning/comprehensive-planning-section/2011-ear.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/building-and-development-services/planning/comprehensive-planning-section/historic-preservation.html Manatee County protects its historical resources in order to preserve the cultural, architectural and archaeological history of the County, and to provide opportunities for education, aesthetic value and passive enjoyment of the resources. Manatee County’s Land Development Code (Zoning Code) protects historic resources by designating them with a Historical and Archaeological Overlay District. (HA) These areas have special regulations applied to them in order to preserve the character of the existing resource or resources. (LDC 604.6.7) Development or construction within the Historical and Archaeological Overlay Districts may be subject to a review by the County’s Historic Preservation Board. That review is known as the Certificate of Appropriateness process. (LDC Section 504) The Comprehensive Planning Division works closely with the Division of Historical Resources of the Manatee County Clerk’s Office. The Clerk's Office manages the Manatee County Historical Village as well as the 1912 Schoolhouse in Cortez. Manatee County also works closely with the state Division of Historical Resources and the federal National Register of Historic Places. http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/building-and-development-services/planning/comprehensive-planning-section/historic-preservation.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/building-and-development-services/planning/comprehensive-planning-section/statistical-updates.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/building-and-development-services/planning/comprehensive-planning-section/statistical-updates.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/building-and-development-services/planning/comprehensive-planning-section/tcea.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/building-and-development-services/planning/comprehensive-planning-section/tcea.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/building-and-development-services/planning/comprehensive-planning-section/terra-ceia-island-overlay.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/building-and-development-services/planning/comprehensive-planning-section/terra-ceia-island-overlay.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/building-and-development-services/planning/comprehensive-planning-section/imagine-manatee.html IMAGINE YOUR FUTURE - IMAGINE MANATEE! Since the Manatee County vision process was brought before the community, much work has been done to turn this future vision into a reality. http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/building-and-development-services/planning/comprehensive-planning-section/imagine-manatee.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/building-and-development-services/planning/planning-growth/port-manatee-ez.html The Port Manatee Encouragement Zone is a County initiative to facilitate a greater range of employment-based uses near Port Manatee and helps strengthen the economic health of Manatee County. It includes the North County Gateway Overlay (NCG), Planned Development Encouragement Zone (PDEZ) and other incentives from the County's Economic Development staff. http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/building-and-development-services/planning/planning-growth/port-manatee-ez.html Planning http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/building-and-development-services/planning/planning-growth/rapid-response.html The Rapid Response Team assists new industries looking to locate in Manatee County or existing industries looking to expand. http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/building-and-development-services/planning/planning-growth/rapid-response.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/building-and-development-services/planning/planning-growth/hotels.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/building-and-development-services/planning/planning-growth/hotels.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/building-and-development-services/planning/planning-growth/multi-family-development.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/building-and-development-services/planning/planning-growth/multi-family-development.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/building-and-development-services/planning/planning-growth/industrial-devel.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/building-and-development-services/planning/planning-growth/industrial-devel.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/county-administration/news-release/news-releases-2010/goblin-gathering-final.html Costume contests, face painting, a hayride, bounce houses and more! Join the Manatee County Parks and Recreation crew for the 8th Annual Goblin Gathering, Oct. 22 at G.T. Bray Park. http://whiting.intranet/home/government/county-administration/news-release/news-releases-2010/goblin-gathering-final.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/county-administration/news-release/news-releases-2010/goblin-gathering-old.html Costume contests, face painting, a hayride, bounce houses and more! Join the Manatee County Parks and Recreation crew for the 8th Annual Goblin Gathering, Oct. 22 at G.T. Bray Park. http://whiting.intranet/home/government/county-administration/news-release/news-releases-2010/goblin-gathering-old.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/county-administration/employee-health-benefits.html The Administrator's Office also oversees Manatee County Employee Health Benefits, a comprehensive group major medical program, wellness program and dental plan for County employees and their families. http://whiting.intranet/home/government/county-administration/employee-health-benefits.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/county-administration/population-facts.html Florida ranks #4 in population growth in the nation and Manatee County is one of the state's regions that is experiencing steady growth. Population, 2012 estimate: 329,828 Population, 2017 projection: 349,213 For detailed characteristics of the Manatee County population, click on the following links. http://whiting.intranet/home/government/county-administration/population-facts.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/county-administration/ace.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/county-administration/ace.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/county-administration/about-manatee.html Manatee County is located on Florida’s breathtaking Gulf Coast. It is bordered by Tampa Bay and St. Petersburg to the north, Hardee and DeSoto counties to the east and Sarasota to the south. The beautiful beaches of Anna Maria Island fade into the Gulf of Mexico to the west. http://whiting.intranet/home/government/county-administration/about-manatee.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/county-administration/2011-calendar.html Manatee County's popular wall calendars are now available at a number of locations around the county. Quantities are limited, so be sure to get yours soon. A pdf of the calendar is available at the bottom of this page. http://whiting.intranet/home/government/county-administration/2011-calendar.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/county-administration/2012calendar.html Manatee County's popular wall calendars are now available at a number of locations around the county. Quantities are limited, so be sure to get yours soon. A pdf of the calendar is available at the bottom of this page. http://whiting.intranet/home/government/county-administration/2012calendar.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/county-administration/twig-draft-1.html Below is a listing for all of the Manatee County Government events coming up this week. If you'd like to know more about any of these listings, click on a link for more information or give us a call at (941) 742-5800. http://whiting.intranet/home/government/county-administration/twig-draft-1.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/county-administration/social-media.html Stay in the loop with the latest in Manatee County news, events and announcements, or just show your support for local government programming by liking and following our Social Media pages. Choose a category you are interested in follow us today! http://whiting.intranet/home/government/county-administration/social-media.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/building-and-development-services/building/app-forms.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/building-and-development-services/building/app-forms.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/building-and-development-services/building/contractor-licensing/license-renewal.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/building-and-development-services/building/contractor-licensing/license-renewal.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/building-and-development-services/building/contractor-licensing/hire-a-licensed-contractor.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/building-and-development-services/building/contractor-licensing/hire-a-licensed-contractor.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/building-and-development-services/building/contractor-licensing/occupational-licenses.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/building-and-development-services/building/contractor-licensing/occupational-licenses.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/building-and-development-services/building/contractor-licensing/homeowner-brochures.html Links to important homeowner information. http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/building-and-development-services/building/contractor-licensing/homeowner-brochures.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/building-and-development-services/building/contractor-licensing/contact-information.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/building-and-development-services/building/contractor-licensing/contact-information.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/building-and-development-services/building/permitting/apply-for-permit.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/building-and-development-services/building/permitting/apply-for-permit.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/board-of-commissioners/advisory-boards/value-adjustment.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/board-of-commissioners/advisory-boards/value-adjustment.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/board-of-commissioners/advisory-boards/early-learning-coalition.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/board-of-commissioners/advisory-boards/early-learning-coalition.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/board-of-commissioners/county-attorney/Mickey_Palmer_Bio.html Manatee County Commission selected Manatee County native Mitchell "Mickey" Palmer to become Manatee County Attorney in February, 2012. http://whiting.intranet/home/government/board-of-commissioners/county-attorney/Mickey_Palmer_Bio.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/board-of-commissioners/other-gov-organizations.html In Florida, local government is divided into two main categories: county governments and municipal governments. Manatee County government consists of the Board of County Commissioners, the Clerk of the Circuit Court, Manatee Sheriff's Office, the Tax Collector, the Property Appraiser and the Supervisor of Elections. http://whiting.intranet/home/government/board-of-commissioners/other-gov-organizations.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/board-of-commissioners/other-gov-organizations/us-congress-members.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/board-of-commissioners/other-gov-organizations/us-congress-members.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/board-of-commissioners/other-gov-organizations/manatee-county-state-legislature-members.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/board-of-commissioners/other-gov-organizations/manatee-county-state-legislature-members.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/board-of-commissioners/lobbying.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/board-of-commissioners/lobbying.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/county-administration/meet-the-county-administrator.html The County Administrator is appointed by the Board of County Commissioners, and is responsible for carrying out the policies and directives of the Commission and for the development and management of the County's annual operating and capital improvement budgets. The Manatee Board of County Commissioners appointed Ed Hunzeker as the County Administrator in November 2006. http://whiting.intranet/home/government/county-administration/meet-the-county-administrator.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/county-administration/meet-the-deputies.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/county-administration/meet-the-deputies.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/county-administration/citizens-action-center.html The Citizens Action Center provides a central contact point for citizens to request a service, seek information/referrals, and direct complaints, compliments and suggestions regarding government service. http://whiting.intranet/home/government/county-administration/citizens-action-center.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/building-and-development-services/planning/other-contacts-and-links.html Listed are other contacts and websites that may be helpful in your pursuit of development approval. http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/building-and-development-services/planning/other-contacts-and-links.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/building-and-development-services/planning/fees-forms-applications.html For your convenience the applications have been categorized as either "Administrative" or "Public Hearing" and assembled as packages which contain submission requirement sheets in both Word (doc) and pdf formats. All applications may be filled in from your computer. For questions regarding applications, call (941) 748-4501, ext. 6871 http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/building-and-development-services/planning/fees-forms-applications.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/building-and-development-services/planning/fees-forms-applications/administrative/administrative.html All applications can be completed from your computer http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/building-and-development-services/planning/fees-forms-applications/administrative/administrative.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/building-and-development-services/planning/fees-forms-applications/public-hearing/public-hearing.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/building-and-development-services/planning/fees-forms-applications/public-hearing/public-hearing.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/building-and-development-services/planning/fees-forms-applications/subdivision/final-plats.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/building-and-development-services/planning/fees-forms-applications/subdivision/final-plats.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/building-and-development-services/planning/fees-forms-applications/individual-forms/forms-applications.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/building-and-development-services/planning/fees-forms-applications/individual-forms/forms-applications.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/building-and-development-services/planning/fees-forms-applications/fee-schedule/fees.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/building-and-development-services/planning/fees-forms-applications/fee-schedule/fees.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/building-and-development-services/planning/boards--committees-and-agendas/neighborhood-registry.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/building-and-development-services/planning/boards--committees-and-agendas/neighborhood-registry.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/building-and-development-services/planning/boards--committees-and-agendas/planning-commision-meeting-video.html The station was launched in 1994 to give the public television access to Board of County Commission meetings and other important information relating to local government. Though MGA primarily airs proceedings of the County Commission, it also features programs that highlight the programs and services Manatee County Government offers its tax paying residents and visitors. The station is also a prime source for important information before, during and after emergencies. http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/building-and-development-services/planning/boards--committees-and-agendas/planning-commision-meeting-video.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/building-and-development-services/planning/boards--committees-and-agendas/Historic-Preservation-Board.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/building-and-development-services/planning/boards--committees-and-agendas/Historic-Preservation-Board.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/building-and-development-services/planning/comprehensive-planning-section.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/building-and-development-services/planning/comprehensive-planning-section.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/building-and-development-services/planning/comprehensive-planning-section/amendments.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/building-and-development-services/planning/comprehensive-planning-section/amendments.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/county-administration/news-release/news-releases-2011/green-steps-to-sustainability.html Manatee County Government saved nearly $480,000 in reduced electrical costs over the past year. We're saving energy and water, we're increasing energy efficiencies and we're making the most of our renewable resources. Learn more about these and a host of other initiatives Manatee County Green Team is taking to make Manatee County Government a truly sustainable organization. http://whiting.intranet/home/government/county-administration/news-release/news-releases-2011/green-steps-to-sustainability.html Green Team http://whiting.intranet/home/government/county-administration/news-release/news-releases-2012/information-outreach.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/county-administration/news-release/news-releases-2012/information-outreach.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/building-and-development-services/building/permitting/permit-search.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/building-and-development-services/building/permitting/permit-search.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/building-and-development-services/building/permitting/fire-department-list.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/building-and-development-services/building/permitting/fire-department-list.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/building-and-development-services/building/permitting/pay-fees.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/building-and-development-services/building/permitting/pay-fees.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/building-and-development-services/building/permitting/owner-as-contractor.html Owners of property when acting as their own contractor and providing direct, onsite supervision themselves of all work not performed by licensed contractors must submit a Homeowner's Disclosure Statement. Please see below: 2006 Florida Statutes Title XXXII Chapter 489.103 State law requires construction to be done by licensed contractors. You have applied for a permit under an exemption to that law. The exemption allows you, as the owner of your property, to act as your own contractor with certain restrictions even though you do not have a license. You must provide direct, onsite supervision of the construction yourself. You may build or improve a commercial building, provided your costs do not exceed $75,000. The building or residense must be for your own use or occupancy. It may not be built or substantially improved for sale or lease. If you sell or lease a building you have built or substantially improved yourself within 1 year after the construction is complete, the law will presume that you built or substantially improved it for sale or lease, which is a violation of this exemption. You may not hire an unlicensed person to act as your contractor or to supervise people working on your building. It is your responsibility to make sure that people employed by you have licenses required by state law and by county or municipal licensing ordinances. You may not delegate the responsibility for supervising work to a licensed contractor who is not licensed to perform the work being done. Any person working on your building who is not licensed must work under your direct supervision and must be employed by you, which means that you must deduct F.I.C.A. and withholding tax and provide workers' compensation for that employee, all as prescribed by law. Your construction must comply with all applicable laws, ordinances, building codes, and zoning regulations. http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/building-and-development-services/building/permitting/owner-as-contractor.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/building-and-development-services/building/floodplain-management/GIS-MAP.html Below click on the link "Map". This will take you to the GIS Map. You need to activate the current 100-Year Flood to see the changes. The orange color your zone will stay the same, the red is new 100-Year Floodplain, and the yellow being removed from the 100-Year Floodplain. For more detailed information please contact the Building & Development Services Dept/Floodplain Section at 941-748-4501. Questions and comments may also be asked through the Feedback button in the right hand corner. http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/building-and-development-services/building/floodplain-management/GIS-MAP.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/building-and-development-services/building/floodplain-management/mapping-the-risk.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/building-and-development-services/building/floodplain-management/mapping-the-risk.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/building-and-development-services/building/floodplain-management/building_flood_guide.html The following are publications, technical bulletins on construction within the floodplain and the Manatee County Floodplain Ordinance 89-10. http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/building-and-development-services/building/floodplain-management/building_flood_guide.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/building-and-development-services/building/floodplain-management/floodplain-forms.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/building-and-development-services/building/floodplain-management/floodplain-forms.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/building-and-development-services/building/floodplain-management/elevation-certificates-named.html Sorted by the first letter of the street name first. The individual sections are then listed in order by the building number. If you are unable to locate the Elevation Certificate, please contact the Floodplain Section at 941-748-4501, extensions 3843 or 3815. The red triangle will bring you back to the top. http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/building-and-development-services/building/floodplain-management/elevation-certificates-named.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/building-and-development-services/building/floodplain-management/elevation-certificates-numbered.html Sorted by the street number first. The individual sections are then listed in order by the building number. If you are unable to locate the Elevation Certificate, please contact the Floodplain Section at 941-748-4501, extensions 3843 or 3815. The red triangle will bring you back to the top. http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/building-and-development-services/building/floodplain-management/elevation-certificates-numbered.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/building-and-development-services/building/floodplain-management/floodplain-map.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/building-and-development-services/building/floodplain-management/floodplain-map.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/building-and-development-services/building/plans-review/current-codes.html We are currently operating under the following code list: http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/building-and-development-services/building/plans-review/current-codes.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/building-and-development-services/building/plans-review/wind-protection-information.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/building-and-development-services/building/plans-review/wind-protection-information.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/building-and-development-services/building/plans-review/wind-zone-maps.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/building-and-development-services/building/plans-review/wind-zone-maps.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/building-and-development-services/building/inspections/building_selectron.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/building-and-development-services/building/inspections/building_selectron.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/building-and-development-services/building/inspections/certificate-occupancy-completion.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/building-and-development-services/building/inspections/certificate-occupancy-completion.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/building-and-development-services/building/inspections/fire-inspections.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/building-and-development-services/building/inspections/fire-inspections.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/building-and-development-services/building/building-official.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/building-and-development-services/building/building-official.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/building-and-development-services/building/policies.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/building-and-development-services/building/policies.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/building-and-development-services/building/hidden-building-pages/expired-permits.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/building-and-development-services/building/hidden-building-pages/expired-permits.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/building-and-development-services/building/hidden-building-pages/building-director-john-barnott.html Manatee County Building Department Director John Barnott is an accomplished leader with proven analytical and problem solving skills and abstract reasoning. http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/building-and-development-services/building/hidden-building-pages/building-director-john-barnott.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/building-and-development-services/building/survey-success.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/building-and-development-services/building/survey-success.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/building-and-development-services/building/electronic-plans-review.html Scrap those bulky, expensive paper plans. Manatee County now offers applicants the option of submitting development plans and building permit reviews electronically. It's the latest in a series of measures to become a more customer-friendly organization. http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/building-and-development-services/building/electronic-plans-review.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/neighborhood-services/community-development/court-watch.html Court Watch Manatee is a court monitoring and research program that tracks cases involving repeat offenders and provides valuable input in bringing cases to effective resolutions. http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/neighborhood-services/community-development/court-watch.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/neighborhood-services/nuisance-abatement.html Investigates complaints regarding alleged locations of drug, prostitution and gang activity. http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/neighborhood-services/nuisance-abatement.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/neighborhood-services/nuisance-abatement/Nuisance-Abatement-Main.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/neighborhood-services/nuisance-abatement/Nuisance-Abatement-Main.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/neighborhood-services/nuisance-abatement/FAQS.html Learn about Nuisance Abatement's most frequently asked questions. http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/neighborhood-services/nuisance-abatement/FAQS.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/neighborhood-services/nuisance-abatement/Nuisance-Abatement-Resources.html Below is a list of resources the public can use to obtain help with issues and concerns. http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/neighborhood-services/nuisance-abatement/Nuisance-Abatement-Resources.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/neighborhood-services/nuisance-abatement/Crime-Prevention.html "Education is the first step to crime prevention." Learn about the programs local law enforcement agencies have to offer to residents and businesses. http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/neighborhood-services/nuisance-abatement/Crime-Prevention.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/neighborhood-services/neighborhood-planning/Neighborhood-Connections/nc-newsletters/untitled.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/neighborhood-services/neighborhood-planning/Neighborhood-Connections/nc-newsletters/untitled.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/neighborhood-services/neighborhood-planning/Enterprise-Zone.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/neighborhood-services/neighborhood-planning/Enterprise-Zone.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/neighborhood-services/neighborhood-planning/Neighborhood-Enhancement-Grant.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/neighborhood-services/neighborhood-planning/Neighborhood-Enhancement-Grant.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/neighborhood-services/neighborhood-planning/Asset-Based-Community-Development.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/neighborhood-services/neighborhood-planning/Asset-Based-Community-Development.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/natural-resources/environmental-protection/groundwater-management/pollutant-storage-tanks-program.html This program handles inspections of pollutant/petroleum storage tanks, such as those located at retail gas stations. Individuals seeking information on potential petroleum impacts from such facilities or contractors working on such systems in Manatee County should follow the link for additional information. http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/natural-resources/environmental-protection/groundwater-management/pollutant-storage-tanks-program.html Greg Blanchard http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/natural-resources/environmental-protection/mining-services/phosphate-mining-overview.html Phosphate mining has occurred in the state of Florida since the late 1800s. This site provides a short summary of the phosphate industry in Manatee County http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/natural-resources/environmental-protection/mining-services/phosphate-mining-overview.html Greg Blanchard http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/natural-resources/environmental-protection/mining-services/phosphate-mining-overview/additional-phosphate-mining-information.html This page provides additional topics of interest concerning phosphate mining as it relates to Manatee County’s citizens and environment. http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/natural-resources/environmental-protection/mining-services/phosphate-mining-overview/additional-phosphate-mining-information.html Greg Blanchard http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/natural-resources/environmental-protection/mining-services/pre-application-information-for-operating-permit.html Borrow Pit mines require a Major Earthmoving Permit. The permit application requirements are explained in the following section. http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/natural-resources/environmental-protection/mining-services/pre-application-information-for-operating-permit.html Greg Blanchard http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/natural-resources/environmental-protection/forestry-program/tree-removal-permit.html The removal of trees is approved through one of two processes. For existing developments a Tree Removal Permit (TRP) is required. For tree removal & replacement in conjunction with new development, the approval process is through the site plan process. The Urban Forester reviews and approves the TRP and is also involved in review of site plans for new development that propose tree removal & replacement. http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/natural-resources/environmental-protection/forestry-program/tree-removal-permit.html Dorothy Rainey http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/natural-resources/resource-management/about-resource-management.html The Resource Management Division is comprised of two unique sections. The Lands Section is responsible for habitat and wildlife management and public access on nearly 30,000 acres of conserved public land. The Marine Section houses the artificial reef, manatee protection, navigational aids and abandoned vessel programs. The division goal is to "conserve and protect" the natural resources in Manatee County utilizing adaptive management and minimal impact public access and utilization. http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/natural-resources/resource-management/about-resource-management.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/natural-resources/resource-management/preserves/about-resource-management.html The Resource Management Division is comprised of two unique sections. The Lands Section is responsible for habitat and wildlife management and public access on nearly 30,000 acres of conserved public land. The Marine Section houses the artificial reef, manatee protection, navigational aids and abandoned vessel programs. The division goal is to "conserve and protect" the natural resources in Manatee County utilizing adaptive management and minimal impact public access and utilization. http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/natural-resources/resource-management/preserves/about-resource-management.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/natural-resources/resource-management/preserves/duette-preserve.html At over 21,000 acres, the Duette Preserve is the largest Preserve in the County system. It is located in the eastern part of the County and contains the headwaters of Manatee River. Duette Preserve is almost entirely contained within the northeastern portion of the Lake Manatee Watershed. This watershed is the primary basin within Manatee County. The Manatee River and its chief tributary, the Braden River, serve as the principal sources of water supply for Manatee and Sarasota counties including the municipalities of Bradenton, Palmetto, Longboat Key, Anna Maria, Holmes Beach, and Bradenton Beach. The Duette Preserve site is located in the area of the County with the highest quality and most productive, deep groundwater Floridan Aquifer. Bodies of water and/or wetlands existing on the property include both the north and east forks of the Manatee River, numerous streams and creeks, wet weather ponds, sloughs, and Clearwater Lake, which can be found in the extreme southeastern corner of the property just east of Bear Bay Road at Trail 1. The area is rich in both cultural, historic, and natural resources, including homestead sites and a mound site called Carruthers Mound. Many diverse species of game and non-game animals can be found on Duette Preserve, including species of special concern such as the burrowing owl, snowy egret, white ibis, gopher tortoise, and at least two endangered/threatened species, the Florida scrub jay and the eastern indigo snake. Duette Preserve is host to many of the native plant communities of Manatee County, providing protection and preservation of pine flatwoods, hardwood swamps, xeric oak scrub, depression marsh, and vast dry prairie. Duette Preserve is a managed landscape. You will see areas that are being restored to a native condition with regular applications of prescribed fire. Replicating historic and repetitive ground cover fire is an important tool used by staff to perpetuate native species, many of which depend on fire for survival and reproduction. Other areas within the preserve are managed using mechanical treatment. Cattle grazing, under the control of the Manatee County Sheriff’s Office, is also used in former Bahia grass pasture areas. http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/natural-resources/resource-management/preserves/duette-preserve.html Greg Blanchard and Melissa Nell http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/natural-resources/resource-management/preserves/duette-preserve/duette-gallery.html Duette Preserve is located in eastern Manatee County and includes over 20,000 acres of uplands habitat. http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/natural-resources/resource-management/preserves/duette-preserve/duette-gallery.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/natural-resources/resource-management/preserves/emerson-point.html Emerson Point has a special location at the mouth of the Manatee River where it meets Lower Tampa Bay. Explore the preserve's unique history and wander the shady trails through the tropical hammock. Emerson Point Preserve is a 365 acre preserve located at the tip of Snead Island in western Palmetto. At Emerson Point, visitors can take in the beauty of Florida's wildlife and native plant communities while exploring both prehistoric and historic sites. Historical resources include the Portavant Temple Mound, southwest Florida's largest Native American Temple Mound, and the surrounding midden complex. A Welcome/Ranger Station is open Friday and Saturday for visitors to the preserve. Multi-use trails and boardwalks are aligned so that the natural habitat and cultural resources will be protected. There are two small picnic shelters available for small gatherings. There is also a large ten table picnic shelter available for rental/reservation. A canoe/kayak launch allows access to the tidal canals and Terra Ceia Bay. http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/natural-resources/resource-management/preserves/emerson-point.html Greg Blanchard and Melissa Nell http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/natural-resources/resource-management/preserves/emerson-point/emerson-gallery.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/natural-resources/resource-management/preserves/emerson-point/emerson-gallery.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/natural-resources/resource-management/preserves/leffis-key.html Yes, the County has its own island preserve. This particular island also has a prominent hill where one can get a panoramic view of beautiful Sarasota Bay. Once a spoil island overgrown with non-native plants that greatly reduced its habitat value, Leffis Key is now a shining example of how government and private interests can collaborate to restore and enhance vital saltwater wetlands, essential to the health of a nationally significant estuary. One of the unique features of the design is a 26-foot high hill in the center of the restored area. This upland feature offers a breathtaking 360 degree view of Sarasota Bay and the Gulf of Mexico. The hill was planted with native dune and coastal ridge plants such as sea oats, beach elder, dune sunflower, southern red cedar, green buttonwood, sea grape, gumbo-limbo, hercules club, jamaica dogwood and strangler fig. In addition, over 20,000 marsh grass plants, such as smooth cordgrass, saltwater cordgrass and salt jointgrass, were installed along the banks of the tidal ponds. The plant installation was accomplished with volunteer labor that included hundreds of school children, local environmental clubs and citizens. Site amenities include footpaths that circle and scale the hill, benches, and 1,500 lineal feet of boardwalks that meander through the mangrove forest, with strategically placed viewing platforms penetrating the open water. Interpretive signs describing the various habitats and the respective plant and animal life are located along the paths. http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/natural-resources/resource-management/preserves/leffis-key.html Greg Blanchard and Melissa Nell http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/natural-resources/resource-management/preserves/leffis-key/leffis-gallery.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/natural-resources/resource-management/preserves/leffis-key/leffis-gallery.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/natural-resources/resource-management/preserves/rye-wilderness.html Experience a slice of old Florida at the Rye Preserve. You don't have to travel far, the Rye Preserve is closer than you think. Rye Preserve is a 145 acre property located just northwest of the Lake Manatee Dam. The preserve features nature trails, horseback trails, picnic areas, a playground and a canoe/kayak launch. The preserve's trail system leads visitors through four distinctive ecosystems, including sand pine scrub, xeric oak scrub, oak hammocks and the river community. A variety of interesting creatures can be seen in these areas including the rare gopher tortoise and Florida scrub-jay. Rye Preserve is home to a piece of Manatee County's early pioneer history. Within the preserve visitors can view the Rye Family Cemetery, the last remaining reminder of the old Rye river community. http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/natural-resources/resource-management/preserves/rye-wilderness.html Greg Blanchard and Melissa Nell http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/natural-resources/resource-management/preserves/rye-wilderness/rye-gallery.html Rye Preserve is located in Parrish, Florida. Exploring the location reveals uplands habitat including the rare Florida scrub system as well as heavily wooded hammocks and pine forests. The historic Rye Settlement Cemetery can be found here. http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/natural-resources/resource-management/preserves/rye-wilderness/rye-gallery.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/natural-resources/resource-management/preserves/marine-resources/artificial-reef.html The Manatee County Artificial Reef Program grew from the need to increase and enhance recreational fishing and diving in addition to creating and restoring marine habitats lost to development. Non-threatening materials which would otherwise end up in a landfill are dropped from barges into environmentally appropriate areas. Nature takes over within days as organisms attach themselves to the man-made reef and start to grow, just as they would in a natural reef. These organisms attract small fish, and a food chain is created. Snorkeling, SCUBA, and fishing are enhanced. Funding for the construction of artificial reefs comes from the Florida Artificial Fishing Reef Grant and Manatee County Government. http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/natural-resources/resource-management/preserves/marine-resources/artificial-reef.html Melissa Nell http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/natural-resources/resource-management/preserves/marine-resources/abandoned-vessels.html The Marine Resources Program monitors the presence of lost and/or abandoned vessels in Manatee County's waterways. Manatee County Ordinance 05-16 prohibits any person from willfully or intentionally leaving lost or abandoned vessels upon County waters and provides a means for their removal. http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/natural-resources/resource-management/preserves/marine-resources/abandoned-vessels.html Melissa Nell http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/natural-resources/resource-management/preserves/marine-resources/manatee-protection.html In order to adequately protect manatees, Manatee County has implemented slow-speed zones in many of our waterways. Signage installed throughout County waters identifies regulated zones that manatees frequent. http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/natural-resources/resource-management/preserves/marine-resources/manatee-protection.html Alan Lai-Hipp http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/natural-resources/deepwater-horizon-oil-spill-watch.html The Deepwater Horizon oil spill has yet to impact Manatee County. Manatee County officials continue to monitor the situation in the Gulf of Mexico and has created a strategy to combat any potential issues that might arise in the local waterways or beaches. As of yet, there has been no impact to public safety or wildlife. Coastal areas, beaches and local fishing areas are all safe for residents and visitors. Please check back regularly for up-to-date news on the spill, the presence or absence of oil in Manatee County, important contact information and details on volunteering. This page will be updated on a regular basis as the situation continues to unfold. Photo of Coquina Beach by Dotty Motta http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/natural-resources/deepwater-horizon-oil-spill-watch.html Natural Resources http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/natural-resources/stormwater-outreach.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/natural-resources/stormwater-outreach.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/natural-resources/wares-creek-faq.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/natural-resources/wares-creek-faq.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/natural-resources/new-fertilizer-ordinance-root/homeowners-info.html Residents and businesses that apply their own landscape fertilizer are only responsible for applying the correct fertilizer formulation at the right time of the year. Fertilizer retailers may want to know about the restrictions on certain types of products so they can adjust inventories appropriately. Manatee County does not have sales restrictions. http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/natural-resources/new-fertilizer-ordinance-root/homeowners-info.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/natural-resources/new-fertilizer-ordinance-root/commercial-fertilizer-info.html As of June 1st, 2012 all commercial and institutional (e.g. school, government employees) fertilizer applicators must be individually certified to apply fertilizers in Manatee County. This certification is issued to individuals holding a "Limited Certification for Urban Landscape Commercial Fertilizer" license issued by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS). This is the same license that will be required for all commercial fertilizer applicators throughout Florida by January 1st, 2014. All other landscape maintenance professionals in Manatee County that ARE NOT applying fertilizer (other than clerical or administrative staff) must individually obtain a Landscape Certification from the Manatee County Extension Service by December 1st, 2012. This certification is awarded after successful completion of Landscape Best Management Practices (Landscape BMP) training from the Manatee County Extension Service. Spanish language classes are available. http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/natural-resources/new-fertilizer-ordinance-root/commercial-fertilizer-info.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/natural-resources/new-fertilizer-ordinance-root/commercial-fertilizer-info/irrrigation-reclaimed-water.html The Manatee County Fertilizer Ordinance requires that fertilizer applications take into account nutrients that may be supplied by reclaimed water irrigation. This article discusses the issue for professionals. The calculations can be complex and in most cases the quality of the reclaimed water can only be estimated. http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/natural-resources/new-fertilizer-ordinance-root/commercial-fertilizer-info/irrrigation-reclaimed-water.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/neighborhood-services/neighborhood-planning/Disaster-Preparedness.html The National Sheriff’s Association and Federal Emergency Management Association (FEMA) have put together a project entitled “All Hazards Community Awareness and Partnerships Training” administered by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security. Its purpose is to show how to create collaborative partnerships between community members and public safety personnel who wish to better prepare for an all-hazards event and are interested in forming collaborative partnerships that strengthen the ability of their community to respond to a disaster. The documents contained in this module are geared toward community leaders and citizens’ groups. Individuals such as teachers, senior citizens, faith community leaders, business people, first responders, membership organization representatives, etc. would also be included. The documents are for informational purposes only and any organization wishing to pursue formal training should contact the Deputy Steve Ogline, F.C.P.P. of the Manatee County Sheriff’s Office at 941-747-3011, Ext 2586 or email him at Stephen.ogline@manateesheriff.com. http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/neighborhood-services/neighborhood-planning/Disaster-Preparedness.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/neighborhood-services/neighborhood-planning/Partnerships.html Neighborhood Planning partners with a variety of organizations and groups. http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/neighborhood-services/neighborhood-planning/Partnerships.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/neighborhood-services/neighborhood-planning/Other-Connectors.html In an effort to assist and reach neighborhoods throughout Manatee County the Neighborhood Planning Division collaborates with nonprofit agencies. Presently Neighborhood Planning works in partnership several organizations. http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/neighborhood-services/neighborhood-planning/Other-Connectors.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/neighborhood-services/neighborhood-planning/VISTAs.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/neighborhood-services/neighborhood-planning/VISTAs.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/neighborhood-services/neighborhood-planning/VISTAs/History.html AmeriCorps VISTA is the national service program designed specifically to fight poverty. http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/neighborhood-services/neighborhood-planning/VISTAs/History.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/neighborhood-services/neighborhood-planning/VISTAs/VISTA-Accomplishments.html In their short time working with Neighborhood Services, our VISTA Volunteers have made some significant strides in making our community a better place to live. http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/neighborhood-services/neighborhood-planning/VISTAs/VISTA-Accomplishments.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/neighborhood-services/neighborhood-planning/connections-newsletter/nc-road-closures.html Learn about road closures in your area. http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/neighborhood-services/neighborhood-planning/connections-newsletter/nc-road-closures.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/neighborhood-services/neighborhood-planning/connections-newsletter/nc-events.html Learn about Neighborhood Events happening in Manatee County. http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/neighborhood-services/neighborhood-planning/connections-newsletter/nc-events.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/neighborhood-services/neighborhood-planning/connections-newsletter/nc-tips.html Learn going green tips and home tips. http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/neighborhood-services/neighborhood-planning/connections-newsletter/nc-tips.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/neighborhood-services/neighborhood-planning/Crime-Prevention.html "Education is the first step to crime prevention." Learn about the programs local law enforcement agencies have to offer to residents and businesses. http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/neighborhood-services/neighborhood-planning/Crime-Prevention.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/neighborhood-services/neighborhood-planning/neighborhood-handbook.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/neighborhood-services/neighborhood-planning/neighborhood-handbook.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/neighborhood-services/neighborhood-planning/neighborhood-toolkit/block.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/neighborhood-services/neighborhood-planning/neighborhood-toolkit/block.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/neighborhood-services/neighborhood-planning/create-a-neighborhood-Association.html A neighborhood association is a voluntary organization of residents who work together to improve and maintain the quality of life in their neighborhood. Associations can form out of concern over a particular issue, or as a means of enhancing the "sense of community" in the neighborhood. http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/neighborhood-services/neighborhood-planning/create-a-neighborhood-Association.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/neighborhood-services/neighborhood-planning/headline-items/untitled.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/neighborhood-services/neighborhood-planning/headline-items/untitled.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/neighborhood-services/library/locations-hours.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/neighborhood-services/library/locations-hours.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/natural-resources/environmental-protection/air-and-watershed-management/environmental-monitoring-program/current-air-quality.html State and federal air quality forecasts combine observations made by Manatee County's own monitoring stations with those from monitoring stations in the region to form sophisticated, but easy to interpret, depictions of Manatee County's air quality. We recommend those interested in our local air quality to look at the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's AirNow forecast, one of the best of these forecasts. Many air pollutants may affect our air quality. Ozone is by far the most significant in Florida. http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/natural-resources/environmental-protection/air-and-watershed-management/environmental-monitoring-program/current-air-quality.html Greg Blanchard http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/natural-resources/environmental-protection/air-and-watershed-management/manatee-water-atlas.html Manatee County sponsored the Manatee Water Atlas to provide residents, visitors, and businesses with an easy-to-use tool to access information about the area's water resources. The Manatee Water Atlas is one of 11 similar projects around the state developed in cooperation with the Florida Center for Community Design and Research at the School of Architecture and Community Design, University of South Florida. http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/natural-resources/environmental-protection/air-and-watershed-management/manatee-water-atlas.html Greg Blanchard http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/natural-resources/environmental-protection/air-and-watershed-management/special-topic-impaired-waters.html An important responsibility of the Natural Resources Department is to work with the Florida Department of Environmental Protection, our partner agencies and estuary programs, in determining whether the County's water bodies meet state water quality standards and the goals of the Federal Clean Water Act. Much of the data used for these determinations comes from the Natural Resources Department's own water quality monitoring programs. Our technical staff also critically reviews every step of the state assessment and designation process and is ready to assist the state in taking those actions to improve water quality in areas falling short of Clean Water Act goals. This is a complex subject, so we've prepared the following general guide to the "Impaired Waters" process. http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/natural-resources/environmental-protection/air-and-watershed-management/special-topic-impaired-waters.html Greg Blanchard http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/natural-resources/environmental-protection/air-and-watershed-management/special-topic-numeric-criteria.html The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP) have begun a multi-year process to update the Florida state water quality standards for nutrients and replace the current narrative standards with environmentally appropriate numeric standards. Well designed numeric standards simplify the process of evaluating water bodies for compliance with water quality standards. Regional variability in nutrient types and levels have complicated the process. It is clear, however, that excessive nutrient levels are a major cause of poor water quality throughout the state. http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/natural-resources/environmental-protection/air-and-watershed-management/special-topic-numeric-criteria.html Greg Blanchard and Scott Browning http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/natural-resources/environmental-protection/groundwater-management/water-well-permitting-program.html This program handles water well construction permitting and inspections. Individuals needing information on existing wells or contractors drilling in Manatee County should follow the links below for additional information. http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/natural-resources/environmental-protection/groundwater-management/water-well-permitting-program.html Greg Blanchard http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/natural-resources/environmental-protection/groundwater-management/hazardous-waste-program.html This program handles inspections of all businesses with the potential to generate hazardous waste. Business owners seeking information on proper management of hazardous and oily wastes should follow the link for additional information. http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/natural-resources/environmental-protection/groundwater-management/hazardous-waste-program.html Greg Blanchard http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/human-resources/misc/about-human-resources.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/human-resources/misc/about-human-resources.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/human-resources/misc/hr-introduction.html The Human Resources Department:Implements the Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy of the Board of County Commissioners and provides a range of services including, but not limited to: a centralized employment function, a structure for classification and pay, professional development and award programs in a drug-free environment. Manatee County's retirement plan is administered under the Florida Retirement System. Contributions are non-contributory by the employee. The Florida Retirement System's web page is found at http://www.frs.state.fl.us. To see a list of the current job openings, please click on the JOBS button above. To access the information outlined below, click on the corresponding button in the left frame. http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/human-resources/misc/hr-introduction.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/human-resources/job-descriptions.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/human-resources/job-descriptions.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/human-resources/job-descriptions/job-description.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/human-resources/job-descriptions/job-description.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/human-resources/hipaa-notice.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/human-resources/hipaa-notice.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/human-resources/neogov/neogov-job-descriptions.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/human-resources/neogov/neogov-job-descriptions.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/human-resources/neogov/neogov-job-interest-cards.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/human-resources/neogov/neogov-job-interest-cards.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/human-resources/neogov/neogov-login.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/human-resources/neogov/neogov-login.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/human-resources/neogov/neogov-open-jobs.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/human-resources/neogov/neogov-open-jobs.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/human-resources/neogov/neogov-promotional-jobs.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/human-resources/neogov/neogov-promotional-jobs.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/human-resources/neogov/neogov-transfer-jobs.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/human-resources/neogov/neogov-transfer-jobs.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/information-technology/data.html From digitized records to geographic information, the County stores a wealth of data in many formats. We maintain databases, data repositories, scanned images of documents, and email archives. http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/information-technology/data.html Information Technology http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/information-technology/network.html We maintain the servers, workstations, and network infrastructure needed to connect the computers in the County. We also provide mobile services for County field staff. http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/information-technology/network.html Information Technology http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/information-technology/software.html The County uses a variety of software ranging from off-the-shelf packages and vendor-supplied products to custom applications written by our staff. We assist with evaluating, creating, installing, and supporting the software. http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/information-technology/software.html Information Technology http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/information-technology/website.html We provide the software and hardware needed to run and maintain the County's Web site. We also manage an internal intranet Web site to provide the County with an area for communication and collaboration. http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/information-technology/website.html Information Technology http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/information-technology/website/web-dec96.html Manatee County's original Web site was little more than a collection of links to the other Constitutionals as well as some contact information. http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/information-technology/website/web-dec96.html Information Technology http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/information-technology/website/web-feb97.html The Web site in 1997 was the same set of links and contacts, but background madness had struck. Believe it or not, back in the day many websites looked like this. http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/information-technology/website/web-feb97.html Information Technology http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/information-technology/website/web-dec98.html This version of the Web site expanded the number of links to Departments under the Board of County Commissioners. The gold coins to the left of the links were animated, thus the name we gave this version. The white bars across the top were links created by a java applet which are no longer visible in this screen capture. The look was cleaner, The java applet, animated spinning coins and textured background were quite stylish at the time. http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/information-technology/website/web-dec98.html Information Technology http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/information-technology/website/web-oct01.html This version greatly expanded the navigation options of the Web site. Site-wide links were always available in the horizontal bar across the top. The links on the left side changed depending upon the section one was viewing. http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/information-technology/website/web-oct01.html Information Technology http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/information-technology/website/web-2005.html This Web site was the first to use a Content Management System (CMS). A CMS is a means for non-technical people to add and edit pages on the Web site without having to learn HTML to build Web pages. It carried over the navigational scheme from the Blue Frames Web site. http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/information-technology/website/web-2005.html Information Technology http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/information-technology/website/web-2009.html The Matrix Revision simplified navigation to some of the commonly viewed areas of our Web site. It replaced the text on the main page with Quick Links. It also changed some of the underlying pages to also display Quick Links and modified the manner in which the headlines were displayed. This was a stop gap measure put in place as we worked on the current redesign of the Web site. http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/information-technology/website/web-2009.html Information Technology http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/information-technology/gis-home/gis-intro.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/information-technology/gis-home/gis-intro.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/information-technology/gis-home/gis-defined.html GIS is an acronym for a Geographic Information System. The classic textbook definition for GIS is "an integrated collection of computer hardware, software, data procedures and people working together to analyze spatial relationships and model spatial processes." http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/information-technology/gis-home/gis-defined.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/information-technology/gis-home/gis-publicsafety-support.html Manatee County GIS supports the Public Safety Department and other public safety agencies in Manatee County in various ways. http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/information-technology/gis-home/gis-publicsafety-support.html Rick Ingle http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/information-technology/gis-home/gis-publicsafety-support/gis-publicsafety-map-rollouts.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/information-technology/gis-home/gis-publicsafety-support/gis-publicsafety-map-rollouts.html Rick Ingle http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/information-technology/gis-home/gis-publicsafety-support/gis_publicsafety-addressing-business-processes.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/information-technology/gis-home/gis-publicsafety-support/gis_publicsafety-addressing-business-processes.html Rick Ingle http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/information-technology/gis-home/gis-aerial-imagery.html Manatee County receives new aerial imagery annually from the South West Florida Water Management District (SWFWMD). SWFWMD negotiates contracts to have imagery collected for each of the 16 counties that comprise the district. These aerial images are then rectified, meaning they are turned into what is called digital orthophotos or orthoimages which lines them up with each other and with what is actually on the ground. Manatee County typically receives the imagery at a resolution of 1 foot per pixel. SWFWMD has provided this imagery since 2003 and continues to provide imagery at yearly intervals. http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/information-technology/gis-home/gis-aerial-imagery.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/information-technology/gis-home/gis-training.html The GIS Section provides in-house training in basic GIS concepts and ESRI's ArcGIS Desktop software on an 'as-needed' basis. There are also outside training resources available that offer an excellent variety of instructor-led courses, webinars, and self-paced training formats. http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/information-technology/gis-home/gis-training.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/information-technology/gis-home/gis-training/gis-training-registration.html The following are waiting to attend this training: George McKay, 708-6132 x25, 3/09/10 http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/information-technology/gis-home/gis-training/gis-training-registration.html Date TBA http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/information-technology/gis-home/gis-static-maps.html The term static map is used to describe a map file that was created at a specific point in time and whose data is not connected to the enterprise geodatabase in real time. These maps may come in a variety of formats but typically the file format is PDF. These maps are essentially snapshots of data at the time the map was created. http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/information-technology/gis-home/gis-static-maps.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/information-technology/gis-home/gis-datadownload.html Welcome to the GIS data download page where you can find a few of our most popular geospatial data layers available for download. We offer these layers in shapefile, compressed as zipfiles and KMZ file (which can be used with Google Earth). Shapefiles are projected in NAD83 State Plane Feet Zone 902 Florida West and the KMZ files are projected in geographic coordinates (latitude and longitude). This represents only a small sample of the layers available so if you do not see the layer you are looking for please contact the GIS section for assistance. http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/information-technology/gis-home/gis-datadownload.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/information-technology/gis-home/gis-datadownload/gis-disclaimer.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/information-technology/gis-home/gis-datadownload/gis-disclaimer.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/information-technology/gis-home/gis-news/gis-sharing-knowledge.html On March 17 the GIS group within Information Services provided a full day of training entitled "Understanding and Using ArcGIS" for five enthusiastic county staff members from four different county departments. http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/information-technology/gis-home/gis-news/gis-sharing-knowledge.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/information-technology/gis-home/gis-standards.html Welcome to the Manatee County GIS Standards page. Here you will find information regarding our data delivery, metadata, database and other relevant standards. http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/information-technology/gis-home/gis-standards.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/information-technology/gis-home/intro-to-maps/maps-defined.html Learn just what a map really is . . . http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/information-technology/gis-home/intro-to-maps/maps-defined.html Rick Ingle http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/information-technology/gis-home/intro-to-maps/characteristics-of-maps.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/information-technology/gis-home/intro-to-maps/characteristics-of-maps.html Rick Ingle http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/information-technology/gis-home/intro-to-maps/map-accuracy.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/information-technology/gis-home/intro-to-maps/map-accuracy.html Rick Ingle http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/information-technology/gis-home/intro-to-maps/map-scale.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/information-technology/gis-home/intro-to-maps/map-scale.html Rick Ingle http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/information-technology/gis-home/intro-to-maps/map-projections.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/information-technology/gis-home/intro-to-maps/map-projections.html Rick Ingle http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/information-technology/gis-home/intro-to-maps/types-of-maps.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/information-technology/gis-home/intro-to-maps/types-of-maps.html Rick Ingle http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/information-technology/gis-home/intro-to-maps/map-distortions.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/information-technology/gis-home/intro-to-maps/map-distortions.html Rick Ingle http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/information-technology/gis-home/intro-to-maps/types-of-map-projections.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/information-technology/gis-home/intro-to-maps/types-of-map-projections.html Rick Ingle http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/information-technology/gis-home/gis-adages.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/information-technology/gis-home/gis-adages.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/neighborhood-services/library/speaking-volumes.html Written by library staff (and occasionally volunteers),"Speaking Volumes" is a weekly column that runs in The Bradenton Herald's Sunday Arts & Entertainment section. Each week's article focuses on a different subject --and well over 1,000 have been published since the first column ran in 1989! Since the library has retained electronic versions of the columns since 2005, we are making these articles available as an incredibly diverse resource of information--or simply for your reading pleasure! http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/neighborhood-services/library/speaking-volumes.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/neighborhood-services/library/what-is-library-worth.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/neighborhood-services/library/what-is-library-worth.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/neighborhood-services/library/gtl.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/neighborhood-services/library/gtl.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/neighborhood-services/library/gov-docs.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/neighborhood-services/library/gov-docs.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/neighborhood-services/library/mana-con.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/neighborhood-services/library/mana-con.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/neighborhood-services/library/e-ref-form.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/neighborhood-services/library/e-ref-form.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/neighborhood-services/library/e-ref.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/neighborhood-services/library/e-ref.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/neighborhood-services/library/library-friends.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/neighborhood-services/library/library-friends.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/neighborhood-services/library/patron-suggestion.html If there is an item that Manatee County Public Library does not own and you would like to suggest that it is purchased for the system, please fill out the form below. All suggestions will be considered based upon these factors: cost, item format, publication date, suitability to library's collection, accuracy and quality, critical reviews, and availability. New books by popular authors that have not yet released are usually ordered automatically, please call to find the order status rather than using this form. We recommend requesting most items that are over (1) one year old through InterLibrary Loan. Please call 941-748-5555 ext. 6310 to make those requests. Please allow 2- 4 weeks before checking on the status of your recommendation. Thank you for using our Patron Suggestion Form. http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/neighborhood-services/library/patron-suggestion.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/neighborhood-services/library/vision-mission.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/neighborhood-services/library/vision-mission.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/neighborhood-services/library/survey.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/neighborhood-services/library/survey.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/neighborhood-services/library/bullying.html Resources, books, and websites that help in dealing with and preventing bullying. http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/neighborhood-services/library/bullying.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/neighborhood-services/library/fine-forgiveness.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/neighborhood-services/library/fine-forgiveness.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/neighborhood-services/library/NoveList.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/neighborhood-services/library/NoveList.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/neighborhood-services/library/research-learning.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/neighborhood-services/library/research-learning.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/neighborhood-services/library/database-subject.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/neighborhood-services/library/database-subject.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/neighborhood-services/library/database-title.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/neighborhood-services/library/database-title.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/neighborhood-services/library/VIVA.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/neighborhood-services/library/VIVA.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/parks-and-recreation/parks/gtbray-park/amphitheater.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/parks-and-recreation/parks/gtbray-park/amphitheater.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/parks-and-recreation/parks/gtbray-park/baseball-fields.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/parks-and-recreation/parks/gtbray-park/baseball-fields.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/parks-and-recreation/parks/gtbray-park/basketball-courts.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/parks-and-recreation/parks/gtbray-park/basketball-courts.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/parks-and-recreation/parks/gtbray-park/football-field.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/parks-and-recreation/parks/gtbray-park/football-field.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/parks-and-recreation/parks/gtbray-park/horseshoe-courts.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/parks-and-recreation/parks/gtbray-park/horseshoe-courts.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/parks-and-recreation/parks/gtbray-park/playgrounds.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/parks-and-recreation/parks/gtbray-park/playgrounds.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/parks-and-recreation/parks/dog-parks/dog-park-rules.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/parks-and-recreation/parks/dog-parks/dog-park-rules.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/parks-and-recreation/parks/skate-parks/blackstone.html 2112 14th Avenue West Palmetto, FL 34221 http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/parks-and-recreation/parks/skate-parks/blackstone.html Parks and Recreation http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/parks-and-recreation/parks/skate-parks/gt-bray.html 5502 33rd Avenue Drive West Bradenton, FL 34209 http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/parks-and-recreation/parks/skate-parks/gt-bray.html Parks and Recreation http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/parks-and-recreation/parks/skate-parks/skate-park-rules.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/parks-and-recreation/parks/skate-parks/skate-park-rules.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/neighborhood-services/library/meeting-rooms.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/neighborhood-services/library/meeting-rooms.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/neighborhood-services/library/selected-websites.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/neighborhood-services/library/selected-websites.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/neighborhood-services/library/displays.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/neighborhood-services/library/displays.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/neighborhood-services/library/summary-of-services.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/neighborhood-services/library/summary-of-services.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/information-technology/gis-home/gis-contact-us.html Meet the staff of Manatee County's GIS group. Besides those listed below, there are many other folks throughout the county whose efforts contribute greatly to the overall success of the county's GIS efforts. For example the utility data is maintained by the Utility Records Section of Public Works, and our parcel data is maintained by the Mapping Group of the Property Appraiser's Office. http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/information-technology/gis-home/gis-contact-us.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/information-technology/gis-home/gis-links.html These links will take you to other GIS-related sites for data, software, and instruction. http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/information-technology/gis-home/gis-links.html Rick Ingle http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/natural-resources/about-natural-resources.html As Manatee County’s conservation team, our department mission is to conserve and protect the area’s natural resources. We shall conserve these resources by establishing ourselves as pioneers of innovation, meeting the challenges of land management under the public’s trust and offering environmental education and stewardship opportunities that foster a conservation ethic and connection to nature in context with Manatee County’s heritage. We shall protect our natural resources through measurement and monitoring of our water, air, and mineral extraction practices in coordination with federal and state partners to uphold the rights of the public to clean water, clean air, and a sustainable quality of life. http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/natural-resources/about-natural-resources.html Greg Blanchard and Melissa Nell http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/natural-resources/environmental-protection/about-environmental-protection.html The Environmental Protection Division protects air, surface water and groundwater quality in the County's watersheds and estuaries. The division monitors ambient air and surface water quality throughout the County to meet regulatory requirements as well as to provide a measure of the the effectiveness of regional efforts to improve our environment. Through contracts and agreements with state and regional agencies, we operate local pollutant storage tank, small quality generator of hazardous waste, and water well construction programs. Our mining program administers the County's phosphate mining and reclamation rules providing local oversight on major earthmoving projects with a primary focus on phosphate mining and shell pit operations. We have many responsibilities under the Manatee County Land Development Code. http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/natural-resources/environmental-protection/about-environmental-protection.html Greg Blanchard http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/natural-resources/environmental-protection/emergencies.html Life-threatening emergencies should be reported directly to local emergency officials by calling 911 from any telephone or cellular telephone. This will ensure the most rapid and appropriate response. http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/natural-resources/environmental-protection/emergencies.html Greg Blanchard http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/natural-resources/environmental-protection/air-and-watershed-management/npdes-ms4-permit-program.html Manatee County has a permit from the Florida Department of Environmental Protection and the United States Environmental Protection Agency to operate its municipal storm sewer system. This permit, known as a Municipal Separate Storm Sewer Permit (or "MS4 permit"), requires us to regulate the types of discharges that go into our storm sewer system as a pollution control measure. The following article describes the public face of our compliance program and how you can help us meet our permit conditions. http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/natural-resources/environmental-protection/air-and-watershed-management/npdes-ms4-permit-program.html Greg Blanchard http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/natural-resources/environmental-protection/air-and-watershed-management/landspreading-program.html Manatee County Ordinance 97-26 provides for local regulation of the land application of wastewater residuals and citrus processing residuals. This ordinance sets site, hauler, and application criteria to reduce environmental impact and abate off-site nuisances. A permit from the County is required for most residual landspreading operations. Our local regulations do not exempt haulers, site owners, or residuals generators from state permit requirements. http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/natural-resources/environmental-protection/air-and-watershed-management/landspreading-program.html Greg Blanchard http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/natural-resources/environmental-protection/air-and-watershed-management/environmental-monitoring-program.html We operate a variety of environmental monitoring programs to demonstrate compliance with state or federal requirements, demonstrate the effectiveness of our watershed improvement efforts, quantify the amount of pollutants entering our receiving waters, and establish ambient air quality trends. Data from our monitoring programs meet strict national quality assurance standards and are reported to national databases. http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/natural-resources/environmental-protection/air-and-watershed-management/environmental-monitoring-program.html Greg Blanchard http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/community-services/kids-pages/our-history/beeline-ferry.html Postcard of the "Manatee" Bee Line Ferry http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/community-services/kids-pages/our-history/beeline-ferry.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/community-services/kids-pages/our-history/cracker-cattle.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/community-services/kids-pages/our-history/cracker-cattle.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/community-services/kids-pages/our-history/historic-courthouse.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/community-services/kids-pages/our-history/historic-courthouse.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/community-services/kids-pages/our-history/pioneer-life.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/community-services/kids-pages/our-history/pioneer-life.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/community-services/kids-pages/green-manatee.html Taking care of the environment in and around Manatee County is very important. As a kid, it might seem like you are too young to help preserve and protect our county, but there are quite a few things YOU can do! http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/community-services/kids-pages/green-manatee.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/community-services/kids-pages/fun-and-games/sliding-puzzle.html Rearrange the scramble pieces to reveal the picture. To do so, click on a piece adjacent to the empty black square to move it into the empty space. There are six images to choose from. http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/community-services/kids-pages/fun-and-games/sliding-puzzle.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/community-services/kids-pages/fun-and-games/quiz.html Take a short multiple choice quiz to discover just how much you know about Manatee County. http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/community-services/kids-pages/fun-and-games/quiz.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/community-services/kids-pages/work-for-county.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/community-services/kids-pages/work-for-county.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/community-services/kids-pages/report-a-bully.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/community-services/kids-pages/report-a-bully.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/convention-and-visitors-bureau/visitor-info.html Our Convention and Visitors Bureau is a clearinghouse of information on local beaches, attractions, events and places we love most in Manatee County. http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/convention-and-visitors-bureau/visitor-info.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/convention-and-visitors-bureau/manatee-convention-center.html Located on the scenic Manatee River, this flexible full-service facility has the space and the staff necessary to make your event an overwhelming success. An ideal location for everything from seminars, banquets and trade shows to sporting events and concerts. Ready to assist you in planning and overseeing your function is a professionally trained and friendly staff dedicated to assisting you. http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/convention-and-visitors-bureau/manatee-convention-center.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/convention-and-visitors-bureau/powel-crosley-estate.html This fantastic 1920's era estate, built by the famed entrepreneur Powel Crosley, is now available for rental. It is conveniently located between Bradenton and Sarasota. The estate features the graceful styling and architecture of a bygone era and yet has all the modern amenities that make for a successful staging of almost any event. Call today to arrange an appointment to view this extraordinary facility. http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/convention-and-visitors-bureau/powel-crosley-estate.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/parks-and-recreation/Camp-Programs/youth-basketball-camo.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/parks-and-recreation/Camp-Programs/youth-basketball-camo.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/parks-and-recreation/Camp-Programs/volleyball-camp.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/parks-and-recreation/Camp-Programs/volleyball-camp.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/parks-and-recreation/Camp-Programs/golf-camp.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/parks-and-recreation/Camp-Programs/golf-camp.html Bridget http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/parks-and-recreation/Camp-Programs/Rowing-Program.html Looking for a camp to keep you children active? Look no further. This exciting new camp is for ages 6th grade and up. http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/parks-and-recreation/Camp-Programs/Rowing-Program.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/parks-and-recreation/Camp-Programs/teen-program.html Are you a teen (12 to 17 years old) looking for a cool place to chill, meet new friends, play video games, Wii, Neos, ping pong and corn hole, enjoy popcorn and a movie, and gain valuable life skills, such as leadership, civility and coping with everyday challenges? Then come check us out. FEE: $1.00/day http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/parks-and-recreation/Camp-Programs/teen-program.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/parks-and-recreation/athletic-leagues/youth-basketball.html The Manatee County Parks and Recreation Department offers two seasons of Youth Basketball, a program that is designed to encourage youth of all ages (5-17), gender, and ability. The purpose of the league is to develop the fundamentals of the game and promote team play through teaching, training, and sportsmanship. By not overly emphasizing winning every game as a primary goal, we are able to encourage skill development, a positive attitude, and build self-esteem. Once a player has registered, they will take part in a 3-week camp (included in registration) where all players will be able to "shake the dust off" and staff will be able to evaluate each player. Staff then creates teams of equality taking into account each child's age, height and ability. In addition, the Athletic Staff will review the coach requirements which will enable them to assign coaches so the teams may begin to practice. Teams will be scheduled eight regular season games and all teams compete in a season ending single elimination tournament. Beginner or Experienced player, this league has a little something for everyone. Parents, we even have something for you...Air Conditioned Gymnasium! For more information please check out the FAQ’s or contact staff at 941-742-5923. http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/parks-and-recreation/athletic-leagues/youth-basketball.html Parks and Recreation http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/parks-and-recreation/athletic-leagues/flag-football.html Flag Football offers a great opportunity to play football without contact. The game focuses on the passing aspect of football, which develops each player’s critical hand and eye coordination. The basic rules of the game are similar to those of the mainstream game, but instead of tackling, the defensive team must remove a flag belt from the ball carrier to end a down. Flag Football leagues are offered year round. http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/parks-and-recreation/athletic-leagues/flag-football.html Parks and Recreation http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/parks-and-recreation/athletic-leagues/adult-softball.html Manatee County’s Adult Softball program is made up of two leagues; an Open League and a Co-Ed League for players 18 years of age and older. These leagues are all offered three seasons a year: Spring, Summer and Fall. The Open League offers multiple divisions to match a team’s skill level. Teams are scheduled to play twice a week, Monday through Thursday nights. Depending on skill level, teams may have the option to play Monday and Wednesday nights, or Tuesday and Thursday nights. The open league is 11 - 14 games long, plus play-offs. The Co-Ed League offers multiple divisions to match a team’s skill level. These games are played Sunday nights and consist of 7 - 10 games, plus play-offs. Gender rules are established to be sure Men and Women are both represented equally both on the field and in the line-up. Please note that registration is accepted on a team basis only. To find out about fees, registration, and when the organization meeting will be held, please call 941-742-5923. http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/parks-and-recreation/athletic-leagues/adult-softball.html Parks and Recreation http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/parks-and-recreation/athletic-leagues/adult-league-organizations.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/parks-and-recreation/athletic-leagues/adult-league-organizations.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/parks-and-recreation/athletic-leagues/youth-league-organizations.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/parks-and-recreation/athletic-leagues/youth-league-organizations.html Parks and Recreation http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/parks-and-recreation/athletic-leagues/field-rental-fees.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/parks-and-recreation/athletic-leagues/field-rental-fees.html Parks and Recreation http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/parks-and-recreation/pool-facilities/eb-pool.html 1119 13th Street East Bradenton, FL 34208 941-708-5930 http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/parks-and-recreation/pool-facilities/eb-pool.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/parks-and-recreation/pool-facilities/eb-pool/hours-of-operation.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/parks-and-recreation/pool-facilities/eb-pool/hours-of-operation.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/parks-and-recreation/pool-facilities/eb-pool/recreational-swimming.html The center features a recreational pool, one (1) diving board, kiddie pool, and 3,00 square foot splash park. http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/parks-and-recreation/pool-facilities/eb-pool/recreational-swimming.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/parks-and-recreation/pool-facilities/eb-pool/pool-rental.html Rental reservations must be made in advance and payment is due at that time. Pool rentals are permitted during non-operating hours only, limited to mornings any day of the week and evenings on the weekends during the summer months. Lifeguards are on duty at all times. http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/parks-and-recreation/pool-facilities/eb-pool/pool-rental.html Parks and Recreation http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/parks-and-recreation/pool-facilities/eb-pool/swim-lessons.html We offer swim lessons designed for participants 5 years of age and up, including adults. The swim lessons offered are based on the American Red Cross Learn to Swim Program, utilizing all the techniques necessary for swimmers to safely enjoy the water. For beginner swimmers, the emphasis is placed on water safety and basic swimming skills. For more advanced swimmers, stroke refinement and endurance are the main focus. The end goal of Manatee County Parks and Recreation is to reduce the number of water related incidents while increasing an understanding of all the benefits that swimming can offer http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/parks-and-recreation/pool-facilities/eb-pool/swim-lessons.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/parks-and-recreation/pool-facilities/john-h-marble.html 3675 53rd Avenue East Bradenton, Florida 34203 http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/parks-and-recreation/pool-facilities/john-h-marble.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/parks-and-recreation/pool-facilities/john-h-marble/hours-of-operation.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/parks-and-recreation/pool-facilities/john-h-marble/hours-of-operation.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/parks-and-recreation/pool-facilities/john-h-marble/swim-lessons.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/parks-and-recreation/pool-facilities/john-h-marble/swim-lessons.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/parks-and-recreation/pool-facilities/pride-splash.html 815 63rd Avenue East Bradenton, FL 34203 941-742-5923 http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/parks-and-recreation/pool-facilities/pride-splash.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/parks-and-recreation/pool-facilities/lincoln-splash.html 715 17th Street East Palmetto, Florida 34221 941-742-5923 http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/parks-and-recreation/pool-facilities/lincoln-splash.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/parks-and-recreation/pool-facilities/competitive-team-training.html The G.T. Bray Aquatic Center offers a wonderful opportunity for swim teams to practice during the winter months in Florida. We have all the ingredients to make your stay a rewarding and pleasurable experience while you train. We are located in Bradenton, Florida just south of Tampa/St. Petersburg and can provide you with a beautiful aquatic facility to meet all of your practice needs. The following are some of the amenities and benefits available for your consideration: http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/parks-and-recreation/pool-facilities/competitive-team-training.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/parks-and-recreation/special-events/become-an-exhibitor.html Come out and join us in "Creating Lifelong Memories" for families, in an evening of safe outdoor fun. http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/parks-and-recreation/special-events/become-an-exhibitor.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/parks-and-recreation/volunteer.html Volunteering in Manatee County parks is a great way to give back to your community. Some volunteer opportunities include coaching athletic leagues, assisting at special events, participating in beach clean-ups, or working in our new State-of-the-Art Recreation Center at G. T. Bray Park. To apply please click on the application below, complete and mail to: Manatee County Parks and Recreation Department 5502 33rd Avenue Drive West Bradenton, Florida, 34209 Attention: Michelle Richardson Please call Michelle Richardson at 941-742-5923 x6024 for information about our volunteer program. http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/parks-and-recreation/volunteer.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/parks-and-recreation/special-event-permit.html A special event is defined as a planned use, program or activity, open to the public, and implemented by a person, association, or organization, other than Manatee County, involving people gathered for a designated activity other than normal park/beach activities which include swimming, picnicking and sports activities. Examples of special events include, but are not limited to: weddings, organized sports tournaments, educational seminars, concerts, and any activity where admission is charged to the general public. Special Events require a special permit. We ask that you plan ahead by completing and submitting a Special Event Permit Application at least 60 days in advance of your planned function. Beach events may require permits from the local municipality. Please contact Bridget Frattallone for application information at 742 5923, ext. 6036. http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/parks-and-recreation/special-event-permit.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/parks-and-recreation/did-you-know.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/parks-and-recreation/did-you-know.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/parks-and-recreation/july-is-park-and-recreation-month.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/parks-and-recreation/july-is-park-and-recreation-month.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/property-management/projects.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/property-management/projects.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/property-management/projects/mso-jail-reroof.html Removal and replacement of existing roof. http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/property-management/projects/mso-jail-reroof.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/property-management/projects/coquina-ada-playground.html Construction of a large playground with ADA surfacing, ADA parking and benches. http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/property-management/projects/coquina-ada-playground.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/property-management/projects/mso-juvenile-process-center.html Renovation of the existing EMS Building to accommodate the Sheriff Juvenile Processing Center. Includes day-cells for juvenile inmates, reception desk, counselor offices, new roof, fencing, interior renovations and ADA restrooms. http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/property-management/projects/mso-juvenile-process-center.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/property-management/projects/historic-chouse-roof-replacement.html Remove the existing roof from the Historic Court House and replace it with a reflective membrane roofing system that will be eligible for and FP&L rebate. The existing roof has far exceeded its usable life and needs to be replaced. This project will be coordinated with the Historic Courthouse Cornice and Facade Repair projects identified in the 2010 CIP. http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/property-management/projects/historic-chouse-roof-replacement.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/property-management/projects/emerson-elevated-restroom.html Installation of a modular classroom (30'x40') within the office facility and a stand alone restroom. http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/property-management/projects/emerson-elevated-restroom.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/property-management/public-facilities.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/property-management/public-facilities.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/property-management/public-facilities/ag-and-resource-cons/fairgrounds.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/property-management/public-facilities/ag-and-resource-cons/fairgrounds.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/natural-resources/resource-management/preserves/jiggs-landing/jiggs-gallery.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/natural-resources/resource-management/preserves/jiggs-landing/jiggs-gallery.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/natural-resources/resource-management/preserves/events-rentals.html Would you like to host an event that requires more than the normal pavilion rental or small group gathering? Perhaps you'd like to host a multi-day fitness event, vendor gathering, training workshop, or some other type of event that will draw a lot of people and fall outside of the parameters of a normal special event. These events will require Departmental review before they can be planned and implemented. For this type of activity, individuals must submit a Special Event Application Form and an additional form, The Special Event Activity Proposal Form. In order for your event to receive approval, please give a detailed description of your event and fill out the form completely. Large events may also require a certificate of insurance naming the County as additionally insured. Please refer to the example below for the wording necessary for this document. http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/natural-resources/resource-management/preserves/events-rentals.html Melissa Nell http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/natural-resources/resource-management/preserves/riverview-pointe-preserve0.html Riverview Pointe Preserve is an 11-acre site located in northwest Bradenton, Florida. The site is adjacent to the DeSoto National Memorial but is managed by Manatee County's Natural Resources Department. Although small in acreage, the preserve is home to a variety of wildlife and uplands and coastal habitats including the rare scrub ecosystem, oak hammock, and mangrove forest. This location is also home to a thriving gopher tortoise colony. Riverview Pointe has a rich cultural history – it was designated as part of “Shaw’s Point” Archaeological District by the 1939 United States De Soto Expedition Commission and was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 2001. This area (among other locations) claims an approximate landing site of the 1539 Hernando de Soto expedition, although the exact location of the landing site is subject to discussion and controversy among historians. Riverview Pointe is part of a large prehistoric coastal village inhabited by Florida Indians from about 356 B.C. to 110 A.D. The village and midden complex ran from the Riverview Pointe property northward into the De Soto National Memorial. The village complex included a huge temple mound, several smaller mounds, and a central freshwater spring, yet none of these features remain today. Most, if not all, of the complex was destroyed during the early twentieth century when its shell was mined for roadfill. When nine acres of the land were sold to a developer in the late 1990s, the citizens of Manatee County strongly supported that this property remain part of De Soto National Memorial Park, however the federal government could not purchase the land at the time. With the assistance of Florida Communities Trust through a State of Florida Preservation 2000 grant and support of neighboring residents who raised $100,000, the land was purchased by the Manatee County Board of County Commissioners. http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/natural-resources/resource-management/preserves/riverview-pointe-preserve0.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/natural-resources/resource-management/preserves/neal-preserve.html Neal Preserve is actively under restoration and is expected to open in 2014. http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/natural-resources/resource-management/preserves/neal-preserve.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/natural-resources/resource-management/preserves/neal-preserve/neal-gallery.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/natural-resources/resource-management/preserves/neal-preserve/neal-gallery.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/natural-resources/resource-management/preserves/ungarelli-preserve.html Ungarelli Preserve is actively under restoration and is expected to open in 2015/2016. http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/natural-resources/resource-management/preserves/ungarelli-preserve.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/natural-resources/resource-management/preserves/ungarelli-preserve/ungarelli-gallery.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/natural-resources/resource-management/preserves/ungarelli-preserve/ungarelli-gallery.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/natural-resources/resource-management/duette-preserve.html At over 21,000 acres, the Duette Preserve is the largest Preserve in the County system. It is located in the eastern part of the County and contains the headwaters of Manatee River. Duette Preserve is almost entirely contained within the northeastern portion of the Lake Manatee Watershed. This watershed is the primary basin within Manatee County. The Manatee River and its chief tributary, the Braden River, serve as the principal sources of water supply for Manatee and Sarasota counties including the municipalities of Bradenton, Palmetto, Longboat Key, Anna Maria, Holmes Beach, and Bradenton Beach. The Duette Preserve site is located in the area of the County with the highest quality and most productive, deep groundwater Floridan Aquifer. Bodies of water and/or wetlands existing on the property include both the north and east forks of the Manatee River, numerous streams and creeks, wet weather ponds, sloughs, and Clearwater Lake, which can be found in the extreme southeastern corner of the property just east of Bear Bay Road at Trail 1. The area is rich in both cultural, historic, and natural resources, including homestead sites and a mound site called Carruthers Mound. Many diverse species of game and non-game animals can be found on Duette Preserve, including species of special concern such as the burrowing owl, snowy egret, white ibis, gopher tortoise, and at least two endangered/threatened species, the Florida scrub jay and the eastern indigo snake. Duette Preserve is host to many of the native plant communities of Manatee County, providing protection and preservation of pine flatwoods, hardwood swamps, xeric oak scrub, depression marsh, and vast dry prairie. Duette Preserve is a managed landscape. You will see areas that are being restored to a native condition with regular applications of prescribed fire. Replicating historic and repetitive ground cover fire is an important tool used by staff to perpetuate native species, many of which depend on fire for survival and reproduction. Other areas within the preserve are managed using mechanical treatment. Cattle grazing, under the control of the Manatee County Sheriff’s Office, is also used in former Bahia grass pasture areas. http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/natural-resources/resource-management/duette-preserve.html Greg Blanchard and Melissa Nell http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/natural-resources/resource-management/duette-preserve/duette-gallery.html Duette Preserve is located in eastern Manatee County and includes over 20,000 acres of uplands habitat. http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/natural-resources/resource-management/duette-preserve/duette-gallery.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/natural-resources/resource-management/emerson-point.html Emerson Point has a special location at the mouth of the Manatee River where it meets Lower Tampa Bay. Explore the preserve's unique history and wander the shady trails through the tropical hammock. Emerson Point Preserve is a 365 acre preserve located at the tip of Snead Island in western Palmetto. At Emerson Point, visitors can take in the beauty of Florida's wildlife and native plant communities while exploring both prehistoric and historic sites. Historical resources include the Portavant Temple Mound, southwest Florida's largest Native American Temple Mound, and the surrounding midden complex. A Welcome/Ranger Station is open Friday and Saturday for visitors to the preserve. Multi-use trails and boardwalks are aligned so that the natural habitat and cultural resources will be protected. There are two small picnic shelters available for small gatherings. There is also a large ten table picnic shelter available for rental/reservation. A canoe/kayak launch allows access to the tidal canals and Terra Ceia Bay. http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/natural-resources/resource-management/emerson-point.html Greg Blanchard and Melissa Nell http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/natural-resources/resource-management/emerson-point/emerson-gallery.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/natural-resources/resource-management/emerson-point/emerson-gallery.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/natural-resources/resource-management/leffis-key.html Yes, the County has its own island preserve. This particular island also has a prominent hill where one can get a panoramic view of beautiful Sarasota Bay. Once a spoil island overgrown with non-native plants that greatly reduced its habitat value, Leffis Key is now a shining example of how government and private interests can collaborate to restore and enhance vital saltwater wetlands, essential to the health of a nationally significant estuary. One of the unique features of the design is a 26-foot high hill in the center of the restored area. This upland feature offers a breathtaking 360 degree view of Sarasota Bay and the Gulf of Mexico. The hill was planted with native dune and coastal ridge plants such as sea oats, beach elder, dune sunflower, southern red cedar, green buttonwood, sea grape, gumbo-limbo, hercules club, jamaica dogwood and strangler fig. In addition, over 20,000 marsh grass plants, such as smooth cordgrass, saltwater cordgrass and salt jointgrass, were installed along the banks of the tidal ponds. The plant installation was accomplished with volunteer labor that included hundreds of school children, local environmental clubs and citizens. Site amenities include footpaths that circle and scale the hill, benches, and 1,500 lineal feet of boardwalks that meander through the mangrove forest, with strategically placed viewing platforms penetrating the open water. Interpretive signs describing the various habitats and the respective plant and animal life are located along the paths. http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/natural-resources/resource-management/leffis-key.html Greg Blanchard and Melissa Nell http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/natural-resources/resource-management/leffis-key/leffis-gallery.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/natural-resources/resource-management/leffis-key/leffis-gallery.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/natural-resources/resource-management/rye-wilderness.html Experience a slice of old Florida at the Rye Preserve. You don't have to travel far, the Rye Preserve is closer than you think. Rye Preserve is a 145 acre property located just northwest of the Lake Manatee Dam. The preserve features nature trails, horseback trails, picnic areas, a playground and a canoe/kayak launch. The preserve's trail system leads visitors through four distinctive ecosystems, including sand pine scrub, xeric oak scrub, oak hammocks and the river community. A variety of interesting creatures can be seen in these areas including the rare gopher tortoise and Florida scrub-jay. Rye Preserve is home to a piece of Manatee County's early pioneer history. Within the preserve visitors can view the Rye Family Cemetery, the last remaining reminder of the old Rye river community. http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/natural-resources/resource-management/rye-wilderness.html Greg Blanchard and Melissa Nell http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/natural-resources/resource-management/rye-wilderness/rye-gallery.html Rye Preserve is located in Parrish, Florida. Exploring the location reveals uplands habitat including the rare Florida scrub system as well as heavily wooded hammocks and pine forests. The historic Rye Settlement Cemetery can be found here. http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/natural-resources/resource-management/rye-wilderness/rye-gallery.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/natural-resources/resource-management/robinson-preserve/robinson-dogs.html Manatee County’s natural lands are a great place to bring your four-legged friend! The Natural Resources Department welcomes dogs of all shapes and sizes but reminds owners that the preserves have special rules for pet pooches. Please be sure to follow the list below to ensure your trip is a safe and happy one! Photo of Robinson Preserve Ambassadogs provided by Tampa Bay Estuary Program http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/natural-resources/resource-management/robinson-preserve/robinson-dogs.html Melissa Cain Nell http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/natural-resources/resource-management/robinson-preserve/robinson-gallery.html Robinson Preserve is located in western Manatee County, a few miles west of downtown Bradenton. This 487 acre coastal property features the rare saltern habitat, miles of trails to explore, and lush mangrove forests. http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/natural-resources/resource-management/robinson-preserve/robinson-gallery.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/natural-resources/resource-management/marine-resources/artificial-reef.html The Manatee County Artificial Reef Program grew from the need to increase and enhance recreational fishing and diving in addition to creating and restoring marine habitats lost to development. Non-threatening materials which would otherwise end up in a landfill are dropped from barges into environmentally appropriate areas. Nature takes over within days as organisms attach themselves to the man-made reef and start to grow, just as they would in a natural reef. These organisms attract small fish, and a food chain is created. Snorkeling, SCUBA, and fishing are enhanced. Funding for the construction of artificial reefs comes from the Florida Artificial Fishing Reef Grant and Manatee County Government. http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/natural-resources/resource-management/marine-resources/artificial-reef.html Melissa Nell http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/natural-resources/resource-management/marine-resources/abandoned-vessels.html The Marine Resources Program monitors the presence of lost and/or abandoned vessels in Manatee County's waterways. Manatee County Ordinance 05-16 prohibits any person from willfully or intentionally leaving lost or abandoned vessels upon County waters and provides a means for their removal. http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/natural-resources/resource-management/marine-resources/abandoned-vessels.html Melissa Nell http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/natural-resources/resource-management/marine-resources/manatee-protection.html In order to adequately protect manatees, Manatee County has implemented slow-speed zones in many of our waterways. Signage installed throughout County waters identifies regulated zones that manatees frequent. http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/natural-resources/resource-management/marine-resources/manatee-protection.html Alan Lai-Hipp http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/natural-resources/resource-management/jiggs-landing/jiggs-gallery.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/natural-resources/resource-management/jiggs-landing/jiggs-gallery.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/natural-resources/resource-management/riverview-pointe-preserve.html Riverview Pointe Preserve is an 11-acre site located in northwest Bradenton, Florida. The site is adjacent to the DeSoto National Memorial but is managed by Manatee County's Natural Resources Department. Although small in acreage, the preserve is home to a variety of wildlife and uplands and coastal habitats including the rare scrub ecosystem, oak hammock, and mangrove forest. This location is also home to a thriving gopher tortoise colony. Riverview Pointe has a rich cultural history – it was designated as part of “Shaw’s Point” Archaeological District by the 1939 United States De Soto Expedition Commission and was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 2001. This area (among other locations) claims an approximate landing site of the 1539 Hernando de Soto expedition, although the exact location of the landing site is subject to discussion and controversy among historians. Riverview Pointe is part of a large prehistoric coastal village inhabited by Florida Indians from about 356 B.C. to 110 A.D. The village and midden complex ran from the Riverview Pointe property northward into the De Soto National Memorial. The village complex included a huge temple mound, several smaller mounds, and a central freshwater spring, yet none of these features remain today. Most, if not all, of the complex was destroyed during the early twentieth century when its shell was mined for roadfill. When nine acres of the land were sold to a developer in the late 1990s, the citizens of Manatee County strongly supported that this property remain part of De Soto National Memorial Park, however the federal government could not purchase the land at the time. With the assistance of Florida Communities Trust through a State of Florida Preservation 2000 grant and support of neighboring residents who raised $100,000, the land was purchased by the Manatee County Board of County Commissioners. http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/natural-resources/resource-management/riverview-pointe-preserve.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/natural-resources/resource-management/riverview-pointe-preserve/riverview-gallery.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/natural-resources/resource-management/riverview-pointe-preserve/riverview-gallery.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/natural-resources/resource-management/neal-preserve.html Neal Preserve is actively under restoration and is expected to open in 2014. http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/natural-resources/resource-management/neal-preserve.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/natural-resources/resource-management/neal-preserve/neal-gallery.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/natural-resources/resource-management/neal-preserve/neal-gallery.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/natural-resources/resource-management/ungarelli-preserve.html Ungarelli Preserve is actively under restoration and is expected to open in 2015/2016. http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/natural-resources/resource-management/ungarelli-preserve.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/natural-resources/resource-management/ungarelli-preserve/ungarelli-gallery.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/natural-resources/resource-management/ungarelli-preserve/ungarelli-gallery.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/natural-resources/resource-management/events-rentals.html Would you like to host an event that requires more than the normal pavilion rental or small group gathering? Perhaps you'd like to host a multi-day fitness event, vendor gathering, training workshop, or some other type of event that will draw a lot of people and fall outside of the parameters of a normal special event. These events will require Departmental review before they can be planned and implemented. For this type of activity, individuals must submit a Special Event Application Form and an additional form, The Special Event Activity Proposal Form. In order for your event to receive approval, please give a detailed description of your event and fill out the form completely. Large events may also require a certificate of insurance naming the County as additionally insured. Please refer to the example below for the wording necessary for this document. http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/natural-resources/resource-management/events-rentals.html Melissa Nell http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/natural-resources/education-volunteer/about-edu-vol.html The Natural Resources Department's Education and Volunteer Division is responsible for maintaining a diverse offering of programs within Manatee County's conservation properties. Programs offered, free and fee-based, include hands-on environmental education opportunities and passive outdoor recreational activities designed to accomodate audiences from preschoolers to senior citizens! This Division is also responsible for the management, direction, and support of the Department's Volunteer Program. From 2006 to 2009, the Department has had more than 2000 individuals donate their time to help out with a variety of activities. From regular monthly workdays to opportunities for individuals to work weekly, there's a volunteer job for everyone! http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/natural-resources/education-volunteer/about-edu-vol.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/natural-resources/education-volunteer/greenways-and-trails.html Manatee County’s greenways and trails network runs through the preserves, parks, and urban areas of the county. Several segments are in the planning and design stages but upon completion our network will connect with those of Hillsborough and Sarasota counties. Recreation opportunities vary between each preserve: hiking is permitted at all preserves, but some offer biking, fishing, horseback riding, kayaking, canoeing, hunting, dog walking, or all of the above! All trails are closed to motorized vehicles with the exception of those at Duette. http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/natural-resources/education-volunteer/greenways-and-trails.html Suwanna Blakey http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/natural-resources/education-volunteer/paddle-manatee.html Paddle Manatee: A Guide to Area Canoe and Kayak Trails is designed to be used along with the paddling markers in our area waterways to help guide paddlers throughout Manatee County's waters. Thanks to the tireless efforts by the Manatee County Citizen Trail Committee (CTC), the guide also describes local history, camping opportunities, and private launch opportunities, area wildlife, and provides paddler safety information and a resource directory. This guide is a beautiful full-color reference that features over 45 pages of information! The trails all connect to a 75 mile (approximate) paddle trail system. Detailed maps of seven different sections of the trail are included, along with locations of launch points, boat ramps, amenities, parks, preserves, and points of interest. The guide features GPS coordinates for all sites and also includes "short trip" selections to help readers plan their trip. http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/natural-resources/education-volunteer/paddle-manatee.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/natural-resources/education-volunteer/edu-publications-research.html The Natural Resources Department has created a wide variety of educational handouts and materials that focus on the County's flora, fauna, and environmental resources. The County also conducts regular monitoring programs at many of the preserves and creates reports detailing the findings. The Department's various handouts and scientific research reports are available on this page for download. You will need Adobe Acrobat or another type of .pdf viewer to access these files. http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/natural-resources/education-volunteer/edu-publications-research.html Melissa Nell http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/natural-resources/education-volunteer/qr-coastal.html You are standing on the bank of the mighty Manatee River. It flows from one edge of Manatee County to another, stretching from our farthest eastern bordern to the edge of our coastline. Emerson Point is bordered by the Manatee River, and the surrounding water bodies, on three sides making it the County's peninsula preserve. http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/natural-resources/education-volunteer/qr-coastal.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/natural-resources/education-volunteer/qr-birds.html Manatee County's conservation preserves are for the birds! The over 25,000 acres of natural habitat maintained by the Natural Resources Department that attract a wide variety of birds. http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/natural-resources/education-volunteer/qr-birds.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/community-services/childrens-services/childrens-programs/advocacy-crisis-safety/baker-act-youth.html Program provides Baker Act services to children who are in acute psychiatric distress and have been determined to be a threat to themselves or others. Program includes inpatient crisis stabilization, psychiatric treatment, medication stabilization, individual, group and family therapy, and discharge planning for follow-up care of clients who are assessed as requiring 24 hour care under the Baker Act until they are stabilized and can be treated in a less intensive setting. http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/community-services/childrens-services/childrens-programs/advocacy-crisis-safety/baker-act-youth.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/community-services/childrens-services/childrens-programs/advocacy-crisis-safety/crisis-intervention-specialist.html Program provides individual crisis counseling services to children who are residents of the Emergency Foster Care Shelter and Group homes. These children are placed in out of home care due to abuse, abandonment or neglect. Group counseling is also provided. http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/community-services/childrens-services/childrens-programs/advocacy-crisis-safety/crisis-intervention-specialist.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/community-services/childrens-services/childrens-programs/advocacy-crisis-safety/family-emergency-food-baskets.html Program meets emergency family and baby basket requests received from a referring agency with enough food to feed each family and/or baby a well balanced, nutritious and varied menu for the week. Diapers are provided for babies. http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/community-services/childrens-services/childrens-programs/advocacy-crisis-safety/family-emergency-food-baskets.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/community-services/childrens-services/childrens-programs/advocacy-crisis-safety/family-shelter.html Program provides a safe, temporary shelter to homeless women and their children. A Family Service Coordinator assists clients in developing and implementing plans and goals to prevent the recurrence of homelessness and ensure their safety and well-being. http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/community-services/childrens-services/childrens-programs/advocacy-crisis-safety/family-shelter.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/community-services/childrens-services/childrens-programs/advocacy-crisis-safety/grandparents-as-parents-program.html Program provides kinship support groups, Parenting the Second Time Around workshops for grandparents and other relatives who are raising children due to abuse, neglect, or abandonment, or voluntarily placed by the biological parent in the care of a relative. Speakers are brought in to provide needed information to the caregivers from various agencies. The program uses adult support groups as well as child support groups, parenting workshops, a telephone support line. http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/community-services/childrens-services/childrens-programs/advocacy-crisis-safety/grandparents-as-parents-program.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/community-services/childrens-services/childrens-programs/advocacy-crisis-safety/kids-personal-safety-program.html Program provides instruction on personal safety techniques. Through the use of educational and resource materials, used by trained professionals knowledgeable, children learn how to maintain their personal safety. The children also learn age-appropriate ways to identify and report bullying, abuse, neglect, dating violence, sexual harassment, and exploitation. Educational resources are used to teach abuse identification and prevention through the use of puppets, stories, videos, music and role play. Private consultations are encouraged with the children after the session has concluded and appropriate reporting is completed when necessary to protect the child from harm. http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/community-services/childrens-services/childrens-programs/advocacy-crisis-safety/kids-personal-safety-program.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/community-services/childrens-services/childrens-programs/advocacy-crisis-safety/pride-park-gang-prevention.html Program provides activities for youth, parents, and other mentoring adults to educate and help youth reject gang involvement. Activities will expose and educate youth to the dangers of gangs, mobilize community groups to repel gang appeal, provide prevention and intervention programs and support community groups that wish to take a stand against gangs. http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/community-services/childrens-services/childrens-programs/advocacy-crisis-safety/pride-park-gang-prevention.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/community-services/childrens-services/childrens-programs/advocacy-crisis-safety/rape-crisis-advocacy.html Program provides on-call crisis counseling, education and support to victims of sexual assault. Through a 24-hour crisis call line, child victims have access to an advocate who arranges needed legal, medical, and behavioral health services throughout the recovery process. Advocate also accompanies the victim to all law enforcement interviews including line-ups, photopack review sessions, and controlled phone calls; to all court related interviews including prefiling interviews, depositions, hearings, and trials; and assists in filing compensation claims and information referrals. http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/community-services/childrens-services/childrens-programs/advocacy-crisis-safety/rape-crisis-advocacy.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/community-services/childrens-services/childrens-programs/advocacy-crisis-safety/services-to-children-abused-by-non-caregiver.html Program provides specialized services including: case management, referral for specialized medical examination, forensic interviews, and legal testimony for child sexual abuse victims. http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/community-services/childrens-services/childrens-programs/advocacy-crisis-safety/services-to-children-abused-by-non-caregiver.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/community-services/childrens-services/childrens-programs/advocacy-crisis-safety/whole-child-advisor.html Program provides families who submit a profile for their children access to desired services according to individual needs. Whole Child Advisors are also available to assist families. Advisors are located at Harllee and Tillman Full Service Schools. http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/community-services/childrens-services/childrens-programs/advocacy-crisis-safety/whole-child-advisor.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/community-services/childrens-services/childrens-programs/advocacy-crisis-safety/parent-partner-high-risk.html Program provides a risk assessment, following a referral from The Healthy Start Coalition or Safe Children Coalition, which will be followed by in-home parenting education services for parents highly at risk of abusing or neglecting their children. Visits range from 60-75 minutes to teach child development, safe disciplinary methods, problem solving, appropriate parental roles, child and family safety, the 40 Developmental Assets, attachment activities, family management skills and newborn care, if applicable. Visits are designed to meet the needs of each family using research-based curricula. http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/community-services/childrens-services/childrens-programs/advocacy-crisis-safety/parent-partner-high-risk.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/community-services/childrens-services/childrens-programs/before-after-school-summer-programs/after-school-enrichment.html Program offers after school and summer care activities. Activities include homework help, tutoring and life skills assistance to all students. http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/community-services/childrens-services/childrens-programs/before-after-school-summer-programs/after-school-enrichment.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/community-services/childrens-services/childrens-programs/before-after-school-summer-programs/after-school-summer.html Program offers summer care activities. Activities include field trips, engagement in educational seminars with Mote Marine, arts and crafts, mentoring, personal safety training and sports opportunities. http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/community-services/childrens-services/childrens-programs/before-after-school-summer-programs/after-school-summer.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/community-services/childrens-services/childrens-programs/before-after-school-summer-programs/base-before-and-after-school-summer-enrichment.html Program offers activities for before school, after school and summer care activities. Activities include technology enhancement, educational opportunities, mentoring, field trips, recreational activities, skill development, and character building. http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/community-services/childrens-services/childrens-programs/before-after-school-summer-programs/base-before-and-after-school-summer-enrichment.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/community-services/childrens-services/childrens-programs/before-after-school-summer-programs/before-after-school-camp-myakka.html Program offers before, after school and summer care activities. Activities include arts and crafts, recreational play, drug prevention classes, homework assistance, and self-esteem activities. During summer program includes field trips to fun and educational locations. http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/community-services/childrens-services/childrens-programs/before-after-school-summer-programs/before-after-school-camp-myakka.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/community-services/childrens-services/childrens-programs/before-after-school-summer-programs/destination-for-kids.html Program offers after school and summer care activities. Activities include youth development in five core areas: character and leadership, education and career development, health and life skills, sports and fitness, and arts, as well as transportation services. Scholarships are available based on Income Eligibility Guidelines for the Free and Reduced Lunch Program. http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/community-services/childrens-services/childrens-programs/before-after-school-summer-programs/destination-for-kids.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/community-services/childrens-services/childrens-programs/before-after-school-summer-programs/foundation-for-excellence.html Program offers before, after school and summer care activities. Activities include educational, recreational and social activities. Transportation provided to and from the center to local schools. Activities include: child care, snack, socialization, arts and crafts, cooking, as well as basic education and remedial skills in reading, writing and math at age appropriate levels in the computer lab. http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/community-services/childrens-services/childrens-programs/before-after-school-summer-programs/foundation-for-excellence.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/community-services/childrens-services/childrens-programs/before-after-school-summer-programs/middle-school-after-care.html Program offers before and after school care activities. Activities include supervised study time, group tutoring, and recreational activities. http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/community-services/childrens-services/childrens-programs/before-after-school-summer-programs/middle-school-after-care.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/community-services/childrens-services/childrens-programs/before-after-school-summer-programs/project-learn.html Program offers after school and summer care activities. Activities are designed to support school-time education by reinforcing and improving upon academic skills and knowledge youth gain in school by providing educational, social, cultural and recreational enrichment. The five major components are: homework help and tutoring, high-yield learning and leisure activities, encouragement of parent/guardian support, school collaboration, and recognition and incentives to reward club members. http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/community-services/childrens-services/childrens-programs/before-after-school-summer-programs/project-learn.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/community-services/childrens-services/childrens-programs/before-after-school-summer-programs/responsible-educated-adolescents-can-help.html Program offers after school and summer care activities. Activities include education based mentoring services including supervised positive recreational, cultural, educational, community service activities, job training, tutoring, conflict resolution, and various athletic activities. http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/community-services/childrens-services/childrens-programs/before-after-school-summer-programs/responsible-educated-adolescents-can-help.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/community-services/childrens-services/childrens-programs/before-after-school-summer-programs/school-age-child-care.html Program offers before and after school child care activities. Activities include breakfast or snack time, homework and small group work, character and values discussion, arts and crafts, outside activities, choice centers, as well as day camp during school breaks. http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/community-services/childrens-services/childrens-programs/before-after-school-summer-programs/school-age-child-care.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/community-services/childrens-services/childrens-programs/before-after-school-summer-programs/stepping-up-for-success.html Program offers before, after school, and summer care activities. Activities include homework assistance, creative activities, peer socialization, and healthy lifestyle activities. In the summertime, provides tutoring assistance to aid students with educational weaknesses, special educational field trips and service learning activities to build on positive social skills and community bonding. Program provides transportation to and from local schools. http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/community-services/childrens-services/childrens-programs/before-after-school-summer-programs/stepping-up-for-success.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/community-services/childrens-services/childrens-programs/before-after-school-summer-programs/summer-care-program.html Program offers summer care activities. Activities include field trips, character and value education, recreational and sports activities. There are different themed activities each week. http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/community-services/childrens-services/childrens-programs/before-after-school-summer-programs/summer-care-program.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/community-services/childrens-services/childrens-programs/before-after-school-summer-programs/teen-supreme-program.html Program offers after school and non-school day activities for teens. Activities include teen development services such as: SKILL TECH curriculum, employment readiness skills through Job Ready, academic tutoring, leadership development and community activism through Keystone Clubs and Youth of the Year. http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/community-services/childrens-services/childrens-programs/before-after-school-summer-programs/teen-supreme-program.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/community-services/childrens-services/childrens-programs/before-after-school-summer-programs/the-club-southeast-high.html Program offers before, after school, and summer care activities. Activities are educational with a focus on career exploration and preparedness with assistance in reading, math, and writing skills. http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/community-services/childrens-services/childrens-programs/before-after-school-summer-programs/the-club-southeast-high.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/community-services/childrens-services/childrens-programs/before-after-school-summer-programs/time-for-learning-creatively-program.html Program offers after school, non-school, and summer care activities. Activities include educational enrichment, counseling, tutoring, conflict resolution, positive discipline, creative arts, library skills, and computer skills. Recreation and sports activities are also provided. http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/community-services/childrens-services/childrens-programs/before-after-school-summer-programs/time-for-learning-creatively-program.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/community-services/childrens-services/childrens-programs/child-care-programs/comprehensive-pre-k.html Program provides before, after, and full day care to children enrolled in Voluntary Pre-K or Head Start during the times those programs are not in session. http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/community-services/childrens-services/childrens-programs/child-care-programs/comprehensive-pre-k.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/community-services/childrens-services/childrens-programs/child-care-programs/early-care-and-education.html Program provides subsidized child care services for Manatee County children whose families meet the eligibility criteria. A referral service is provided for all child care services for Manatee County children, regardless of income. Services also include: developmental assessments, feedback and stimulation activities, observation of children with possible delays, and helps to locate and obtain additional evaluations and therapies if needed from other agencies in the community who would best serve the needs of the individual child. http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/community-services/childrens-services/childrens-programs/child-care-programs/early-care-and-education.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/community-services/childrens-services/childrens-programs/child-welfare-foster-care-kinship-care/bric-parenting-program.html Program provides parenting education services. Parents complete 20 weekly sessions that are split into two components: in-home individual parenting and group parenting sessions. The Parenting Specialist primarily utilizes the "Nurturing Parent Program" curriculum in conjunction with the 40 Developmental Assets to meet the needs of the family in both the individual in-home sessions as well as group sessions. Case management services are also provided. Curriculum is covered and presented by direct teaching, group activities, handouts, written assignments, videos, etc. http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/community-services/childrens-services/childrens-programs/child-welfare-foster-care-kinship-care/bric-parenting-program.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/community-services/childrens-services/childrens-programs/child-welfare-foster-care-kinship-care/child-welfare-system-advocate.html The System Advocate assists the Family Safety Alliance in the oversight of the Community Based Care Provider of child welfare services for Desoto, Manatee, and Sarasota counties. The Advocate receives, evaluates, and attempts to resolve concerns and complaints from persons affected by the quality of services being provided to children who are under the protection of the Community Based Care (CBC) provider. The Advocate communicates with foster parents and relative caregivers and keeps watch over children’s placement changes, licensing, and other concerns, as well as reviews the performance of the CBC provider in its relationships with subcontractors for services. Further, the Advocate makes recommendations to the Family Safety Alliance in regard to systemic changes that would improve the quality of child welfare services being provided to the children and families involved in the local dependency system. http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/community-services/childrens-services/childrens-programs/child-welfare-foster-care-kinship-care/child-welfare-system-advocate.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/community-services/childrens-services/childrens-programs/child-welfare-foster-care-kinship-care/emergency-foster-care-shelter-and-group-homes.html Program provides an emergency crisis intervention shelter to children who have been removed from their homes due to abuse, abandonment, and/or neglect. Program also provides three group homes: (1) co-ed home, (2) boys only and (3) for girls only. http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/community-services/childrens-services/childrens-programs/child-welfare-foster-care-kinship-care/emergency-foster-care-shelter-and-group-homes.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/community-services/childrens-services/childrens-programs/counseling-programs/adoption-and-family-preservation-program.html Program offers individual, family and group counseling services by clinical therapists specially trained in intervention with adoptive families. http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/community-services/childrens-services/childrens-programs/counseling-programs/adoption-and-family-preservation-program.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/community-services/childrens-services/childrens-programs/counseling-programs/adoption-preservation-program.html Program offers individual, family and group counseling sessions administered by a Master's level counselor specially trained in intervention with adoptive families. http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/community-services/childrens-services/childrens-programs/counseling-programs/adoption-preservation-program.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/community-services/childrens-services/childrens-programs/counseling-programs/childrens-community-action-team-program.html Program provides youth substance abuse outpatient treatment services, intake assessment and evaluation, individualized treatment planning, psychosocial assessment, individual, family, group therapy, drug urine screening, case management, substance abuse and mental health screening, support groups, discharge planning, and referral and linkage to services for child and families within the community. Provides substance abuse education, fundamentals of education, behavior modification principles and social skills education. http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/community-services/childrens-services/childrens-programs/counseling-programs/childrens-community-action-team-program.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/community-services/childrens-services/childrens-programs/counseling-programs/childrens-counseling-services.html Program is designed to promote strength, safety and well-being for Manatee County children who have been affected by domestic violence, and to assist families with non-abusive methods of communication. Methods used include: individual and family counseling, parenting education, case management, advocacy, referrals, and staffing with a licensed clinical supervisor. http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/community-services/childrens-services/childrens-programs/counseling-programs/childrens-counseling-services.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/community-services/childrens-services/childrens-programs/counseling-programs/family-foundations-program.html Program provides affordable, therapeutic, and educational counseling and family support resources for at-risk children and their families. Resources are designated to provide and promote positive communication, problem solving skills, and support the emotional needs of the children and families served. Services are provided by a licensed Clinical Social Worker and license-eligible Mental Health Counselor. http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/community-services/childrens-services/childrens-programs/counseling-programs/family-foundations-program.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/community-services/childrens-services/childrens-programs/counseling-programs/family-resolutions-program.html Program provides counseling services to children and their families who are coping with issues of divorce and/or family dissolution. http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/community-services/childrens-services/childrens-programs/counseling-programs/family-resolutions-program.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/community-services/childrens-services/childrens-programs/counseling-programs/kids-intervention-and-empowerment.html Program provides intervention, treatment, and empowerment services to children consisting of individual, family and group counseling as well as limited case management and care coordination with other agencies and providers. http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/community-services/childrens-services/childrens-programs/counseling-programs/kids-intervention-and-empowerment.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/community-services/childrens-services/childrens-programs/counseling-programs/residential-shelter-teens.html Program provides a temporary shelter, crisis intervention, counseling and case management services to runaway, homeless, and at-risk youth. Along with food, shelter and other basic needs, the shelter offers youth a positive alternative to street life, an opportunity to resolve family problems and strengthen relationships, reconnect to school and build skills to enhance daily lives. http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/community-services/childrens-services/childrens-programs/counseling-programs/residential-shelter-teens.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/community-services/childrens-services/childrens-programs/counseling-programs/safe-alternative-to-out-of-school-suspension.html Program provides an alternative suspension program to children suspended from Lincoln Middle School, and their parents. Program provides anger management and tolerance training through group counseling, individual therapy, and psychoeducational component provided on an as-needed basis within the school setting. http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/community-services/childrens-services/childrens-programs/counseling-programs/safe-alternative-to-out-of-school-suspension.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/community-services/childrens-services/childrens-programs/counseling-programs/sexual-abuse-treatment-program.html Program provides specialized community-based, family-centered treatment to victims of child sexual abuse and their family members. Counseling is done through group sessions, individual counseling and family counseling. http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/community-services/childrens-services/childrens-programs/counseling-programs/sexual-abuse-treatment-program.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/community-services/childrens-services/childrens-programs/counseling-programs/sexual-offender-program.html Program provides individualized treatment from the most basic prevention skills for young children with sexual misconduct issues to the long term, intensive treatment of adolescent sexual abusers. SOAR utilizes treatment modalities (cognitive behavior, empathy, and skill enhancement) and relapse prevention that are proven effective on a national level and adopted by the Association for the Treatment of Sexual Abusers. http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/community-services/childrens-services/childrens-programs/counseling-programs/sexual-offender-program.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/community-services/childrens-services/childrens-programs/education-awareness-programs/assets-for-life.html Program provides appropriate activities that focus on positive Developmental Assets that contribute to healthier life choices, conflict resolution, and a more successful future. Lessons include homework help, educational classes, science and nature, fine arts, and character development. http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/community-services/childrens-services/childrens-programs/education-awareness-programs/assets-for-life.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/community-services/childrens-services/childrens-programs/education-awareness-programs/bridge-to-next-step-program.html Program provides special bilingual classes where children learn to effectively communicate with one another using English, Spanish and American Sign Languages. The program also offers activities for career exploration and employment readiness and personal responsibility utilizing multiple languages to create a future bilingual workforce. http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/community-services/childrens-services/childrens-programs/education-awareness-programs/bridge-to-next-step-program.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/community-services/childrens-services/childrens-programs/education-awareness-programs/building-alternatives-to-drugs-program.html Program provides age-appropriate substance abuse education services. The curriculum used provides children with the facts and ill effects of drug use and offers them alternatives, builds self-esteem, reinforces positive decision making, and teaches skills designed to help children resist peer and media pressures to use alcohol and other drugs. Also provided are field trips, special projects and speakers. This is a ten week long course. http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/community-services/childrens-services/childrens-programs/education-awareness-programs/building-alternatives-to-drugs-program.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/community-services/childrens-services/childrens-programs/education-awareness-programs/choices-program.html Program provides an age appropriate substance abuse prevention curriculum and activities to help empower children with knowledge that will encourage them to avoid risk taking behaviors such as use of drugs, alcohol and tobacco. http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/community-services/childrens-services/childrens-programs/education-awareness-programs/choices-program.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/community-services/childrens-services/childrens-programs/education-awareness-programs/cultural-arts-and-sports.html Program provides activities for cultural arts and sports. Activities include cultural dance, drum class, dance troupe, multicultural series, football, cheerleading, track and field, basketball, and baseball. http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/community-services/childrens-services/childrens-programs/education-awareness-programs/cultural-arts-and-sports.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/community-services/childrens-services/childrens-programs/education-awareness-programs/interventions-positive-futures.html Program provides educational, age appropriate substance abuse prevention services to include: self-awareness, peer pressure, prescription drug abuse information, decision making, alcohol abuse, substance abuse, hygiene and teen pregnancy issues. http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/community-services/childrens-services/childrens-programs/education-awareness-programs/interventions-positive-futures.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/community-services/childrens-services/childrens-programs/education-awareness-programs/more-alike-than-different.html Program provides education to non-disabled children about how life is for a disabled child. http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/community-services/childrens-services/childrens-programs/education-awareness-programs/more-alike-than-different.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/community-services/childrens-services/childrens-programs/education-awareness-programs/peer-empowerment-program.html Program provides services addressing topics of special designated needs such as Teen Pregnancy, Crime Prevention, Self-Esteem/Social Etiquette, Good Decision Making, and Careers and Entrepreneurship. http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/community-services/childrens-services/childrens-programs/education-awareness-programs/peer-empowerment-program.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/community-services/childrens-services/childrens-programs/education-awareness-programs/people-with-aids-speakers-bureau.html Program provides presentations by People with AIDS panelists, regarding the psychological, spiritual, emotional, and social impact of living with HIV/AIDS. Program provides educational information emphasizing the need for responsible behavior, and promotes abstinence from risky behaviors involving sex, drugs, and alcohol. http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/community-services/childrens-services/childrens-programs/education-awareness-programs/people-with-aids-speakers-bureau.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/community-services/childrens-services/childrens-programs/education-awareness-programs/project-smart.html Program provides one-on-one after school tutoring for children who attend Myakka City Elementary School. Activities and curriculum materials used to improve standardized testing and GPA scores, are aligned with the Myakka City School Improvement Plan (SIP). http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/community-services/childrens-services/childrens-programs/education-awareness-programs/project-smart.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/community-services/childrens-services/childrens-programs/education-awareness-programs/reap.html Program incorporates age-appropriate prevention curriculum and activities for girls. Participants learn how to recognize substance abuse, its harmful short and long-term effects utilizing role play, multimedia based lessons, peer led discussions, guest speakers, and creative and performing arts. http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/community-services/childrens-services/childrens-programs/education-awareness-programs/reap.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/community-services/childrens-services/childrens-programs/education-awareness-programs/smart-moves-program.html Program provides a positive approach to aid today's youth to resist four serious threats to their well-being: alcohol, tobacco, other drug use, and early sexual activity. Program helps young people to develop functional knowledge about HIV/AIDS, consider choices that support healthy behavior related to HIV/AIDS, and identify and practice skills that support choices. SMART Moves recognizes that in addition to resistance training and the development of social skills, self-esteem is a very important factor. http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/community-services/childrens-services/childrens-programs/education-awareness-programs/smart-moves-program.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/community-services/childrens-services/childrens-programs/education-awareness-programs/youth-empowerment.html Program provides self-empowerment, family communication, health awareness, and life skills to Myakka area youths. These services are offered to youths who are not already involved in positive community activities and are otherwise considered "at-risk" to become involved in illegal or high risk behavior. http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/community-services/childrens-services/childrens-programs/education-awareness-programs/youth-empowerment.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/community-services/childrens-services/childrens-programs/medical-services-for-children-programs/dental-services.html Program coordinates various dental services with State College of Florida Dental Hygiene program for children who attend either Daughtrey Elementary or Harllee Middle School, are members of the Boys and Girls Clubs of Manatee County, and do not have Medicaid dental or any dental insurance coverage. http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/community-services/childrens-services/childrens-programs/medical-services-for-children-programs/dental-services.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/community-services/childrens-services/childrens-programs/medical-services-for-children-programs/forensic-medical-exams.html Program provides forensic medical examination services to alleged child victims of physical abuse by a doctor specifically trained and board certified in this type of examination. Evidence from these exams are used to treat the child and to prosecute the perpetrator. http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/community-services/childrens-services/childrens-programs/medical-services-for-children-programs/forensic-medical-exams.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/community-services/childrens-services/childrens-programs/mentoring-self-esteem-programs/athletic-program.html Program provides team sports. The teams are developed based upon age appropriate levels and are under the direction of a qualified recreational instructor and volunteers. Sports included: football, basketball, track, soccer, and cheerleading. Participants must maintain academic levels in accordance with Pop Warner and other sport program requirements. http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/community-services/childrens-services/childrens-programs/mentoring-self-esteem-programs/athletic-program.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/community-services/childrens-services/childrens-programs/mentoring-self-esteem-programs/site-based-mentoring-program.html Program provides screened and trained volunteers to mentor children referred to Big Brothers Big Sisters by school counselors, teachers, social workers, and after school program personnel. The volunteer and child meet for one hour every week at the school or after school program site. Activities vary according to the needs and interests of the child. Goals are established which are individualized for each child to ensure that the match relationship will enhance the quality of life for the child. The volunteer is not permitted to transport the child from the site. http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/community-services/childrens-services/childrens-programs/mentoring-self-esteem-programs/site-based-mentoring-program.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/community-services/childrens-services/childrens-programs/mentoring-self-esteem-programs/south-county-ymca.html Program provides recreational services at various times of the year to include basketball, flag football, soccer, baseball, swim lessons, swim team and day camp. http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/community-services/childrens-services/childrens-programs/mentoring-self-esteem-programs/south-county-ymca.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/community-services/childrens-services/childrens-programs/mentoring-self-esteem-programs/teen-club-program.html Program provides a safe environment for teens to socialize with peers, develop life skills, decision making, communication and leadership skills. Staff provides assistance in developing and coordinating volunteer activities, chaperoning field trips/activities that help teens assume leadership roles and be positive role models for teen mentoring. Group discussions include teen pregnancy prevention, substance abuse prevention, peer pressure, bullying and risk taking behaviors. http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/community-services/childrens-services/childrens-programs/mentoring-self-esteem-programs/teen-club-program.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/community-services/childrens-services/childrens-programs/parent-training-programs/building-resiliency-in-communities-program.html Program provides parenting education services. Parents complete 20 weekly sessions that are split into two components: in-home individual parenting and group parenting sessions. The Parenting Specialist primarily utilizes the "Nurturing Parent Program" curriculum in conjunction with the 40 Developmental Assets to meet the needs of the family in both the individual in-home sessions as well as group sessions. Case management services are also provided. Curriculum is covered and presented by direct teaching, group activities, handouts, written assignments, videos, etc. http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/community-services/childrens-services/childrens-programs/parent-training-programs/building-resiliency-in-communities-program.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/community-services/childrens-services/childrens-programs/parent-training-programs/healthy-families-manatee.html Program provides home visiting parenting and support services to parents and families of children that live in the following zip codes: 34221, 34203, 34205, 34208 and other zip codes as funding is available. To be eligible for the program, families must enroll with Healthy Families Manatee before the child is three month of age. http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/community-services/childrens-services/childrens-programs/parent-training-programs/healthy-families-manatee.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/community-services/childrens-services/childrens-programs/parent-training-programs/home-instruction-for-preschool-younsters-program.html Program provides home-based family educational support for parents of eligible children. Program provides trained coordinators to assist parents in preparing their children for kindergarten. Children who meet guidelines for TANF funded services are eligible for the program. http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/community-services/childrens-services/childrens-programs/parent-training-programs/home-instruction-for-preschool-younsters-program.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/community-services/childrens-services/childrens-programs/parent-training-programs/parent-partner-program.html Program provides in-home parenting education services for at risk parents. Visits range from 60-75 minutes to teach child development, literacy and learning, and effective parenting based on family's individual needs. http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/community-services/childrens-services/childrens-programs/parent-training-programs/parent-partner-program.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/community-services/childrens-services/childrens-programs/parent-training-programs/partners-in-education-and-support-program.html Program provides community-wide parenting education and support to any resident engaged in parenting children birth to 17 years. Parenting support groups are provided weekly, at various locations, and are offered in English and Spanish. http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/community-services/childrens-services/childrens-programs/parent-training-programs/partners-in-education-and-support-program.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/community-services/childrens-services/childrens-programs/screening-evaluation-and-therapy-programs/catch-program.html Program identifies children in need of speech therapy who attend a licensed child care facility in Manatee County. Once identified, program provides group and/or individual speech therapy sessions based on child's needs or refers the child to another provider for the services. http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/community-services/childrens-services/childrens-programs/screening-evaluation-and-therapy-programs/catch-program.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/community-services/childrens-services/childrens-programs/screening-evaluation-and-therapy-programs/family-empowerment-program.html Program provides developmental screening to children, their primary caregivers, licensed child care centers, and family child care homes located in Manatee County. Program provides ongoing developmental assessments, feedback and stimulation activities, observation of children with possible delays, and helps to locate and obtain additional evaluations and therapies if needed. http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/community-services/childrens-services/childrens-programs/screening-evaluation-and-therapy-programs/family-empowerment-program.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/community-services/childrens-services/childrens-programs/screening-evaluation-and-therapy-programs/pediatric-intervention-therapy-program.html Program provides occupational therapy, physical therapy, speech/language pathology, psychological, and developmental delay (cognitive, fine motor, social, emotional, communication) services to children and their families. All therapy services are provided in the child's natural daytime environment in the classroom and/or in a setting geared toward the child's therapeutic needs and interventions. Services are provided by licensed clinicians. http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/community-services/childrens-services/childrens-programs/screening-evaluation-and-therapy-programs/pediatric-intervention-therapy-program.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/community-services/childrens-services/childrens-programs/services-to-children-with-special-needs-programs/bridge-program.html Program provides educational, recreational, communication skills, and social skills for the deaf and hard of hearing children. Services are also provided to children with a parent or sibling who is deaf or hard of hearing. http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/community-services/childrens-services/childrens-programs/services-to-children-with-special-needs-programs/bridge-program.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/community-services/childrens-services/childrens-programs/services-to-children-with-special-needs-programs/dream-oaks-camp.html Program provides day camps, residential camps, and weekend camps designed to serve children who are chronically ill, developmentally or physically handicapped, and considered at risk. http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/community-services/childrens-services/childrens-programs/services-to-children-with-special-needs-programs/dream-oaks-camp.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/community-services/childrens-services/childrens-programs/services-to-children-with-special-needs-programs/project-rainbow-respite-services.html Program provides respite care, family support services, and case management for chronically ill, medically fragile and developmentally delayed children and their families. Trained respite workers go into the family home or designated area to care for the disabled child so the caregivers have a four hour break to do anything they desire such as shopping, going out to eat, movies, etc. Provides case management or a link between counseling, respite and other Project Rainbow services and the information and referrals to other agencies that provide assistance for financial, medical, legal, educational, crisis management, and recreational needs. http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/community-services/childrens-services/childrens-programs/services-to-children-with-special-needs-programs/project-rainbow-respite-services.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/community-services/childrens-services/childrens-programs/services-to-children-with-special-needs-programs/respite-services-program.html Program provides respite care services, family support and case management for children identified with a disability and their families. Trained respite workers go to the family home or designated area so that families may have a four hour break. http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/community-services/childrens-services/childrens-programs/services-to-children-with-special-needs-programs/respite-services-program.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/community-services/childrens-services/childrens-programs/services-to-children-with-special-needs-programs/therapeutic-horseback-riding-program.html Program provides horseback rider training for Manatee County children who are mentally, physically, and/or emotionally challenged. http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/community-services/childrens-services/childrens-programs/services-to-children-with-special-needs-programs/therapeutic-horseback-riding-program.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/community-services/childrens-services/childrens-programs/services-to-children-with-special-needs-programs/transitions-Program.html Program provides academic tutorial and on-the-job, social and employability skills training to high school teens with developmental, physical, sensory and/or multiple disabilities who reside in Manatee County. http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/community-services/childrens-services/childrens-programs/services-to-children-with-special-needs-programs/transitions-Program.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/community-services/childrens-services/childrens-programs/services-to-children-with-special-needs-programs/whole-child-project.html Program provides advocacy and referral services to parents of children with special needs prenatal through age nine and their families to connect families to coordinated, appropriate resources to meet the child's and family needs. http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/community-services/childrens-services/childrens-programs/services-to-children-with-special-needs-programs/whole-child-project.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/community-services/childrens-services/childrens-programs/teenage-pregnancy-prevention-programs/girls-alternative-program-for-success.html Program provides teen pregnancy prevention and individual development curriculum. Activities include individual/group intervention and behavior modification through incentive system. Classes are provided on the topics of health and sexuality, cultural awareness and sensitivity, conflict resolution, life management skills, and career planning. http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/community-services/childrens-services/childrens-programs/teenage-pregnancy-prevention-programs/girls-alternative-program-for-success.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/community-services/childrens-services/childrens-programs/teenage-pregnancy-prevention-programs/iron-sharpening-iron-program.html Program provides a series of activities in North Manatee: Crime Stoppers, 4-H, Youth Mass Choir, Summer Careers Youth Camp with student stipends, after school tutoring, family reading room, computer assisted home tutorial program, computer classes, community service and self-esteem projects, multiple educationally sound field trips, all of which address 22 of the 40 developmental assets identified by the Search Institute as helping young people grow up healthy, caring, and responsible. http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/community-services/childrens-services/childrens-programs/teenage-pregnancy-prevention-programs/iron-sharpening-iron-program.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/community-services/childrens-services/childrens-programs/teenage-pregnancy-prevention-programs/its-your-choice.html Program provides a teen pregnancy prevention program, which includes a school-based curriculum Draw the Line/Respect the Line, before and after school services, health services and outreach services at middles schools located in zip codes: 34208, 34221, 34207, 34203, and 34205. http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/community-services/childrens-services/childrens-programs/teenage-pregnancy-prevention-programs/its-your-choice.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/community-services/childrens-services/childrens-programs/teenage-pregnancy-prevention-programs/student-support-pace.html Program provides assistance, for students attending PACE Center for Girls, with school textbooks and materials, assistance with issues of daily living, transportation and incentives for positive decision making. http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/community-services/childrens-services/childrens-programs/teenage-pregnancy-prevention-programs/student-support-pace.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/community-services/childrens-services/childrens-programs/teenage-pregnancy-prevention-programs/teenage-prevention-program.html Program provides services to prevent teenage pregnancy. Services include a comprehensive program that provides education with counseling, case management, medical services, recreational activities and hands on real work experiences. A bilingual counselor is available to assist Spanish speaking students and family members with language barrier issues as needed. http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/community-services/childrens-services/childrens-programs/teenage-pregnancy-prevention-programs/teenage-prevention-program.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/community-services/childrens-services/childrens-programs/teenage-pregnancy-prevention-programs/truth.html Program provides teen pregnancy prevention services through a comprehensive sex education curriculum. Program components include individual advocacy and case management, comprehensive family assessment, and crisis intervention services. http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/community-services/childrens-services/childrens-programs/teenage-pregnancy-prevention-programs/truth.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/community-services/childrens-services/childrens-services-annual-plan.html The Children's Services Ordinance requires the production of an Annual Plan each fiscal year. This plan contains information about the Children's Services Advisory Board (CSAB), priority areas for funding, client demographic reports, and special projects. A large section of the plan has statistics on children and families including: general population, economic indicators, health indicators, safety indicators, and education indicators. http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/community-services/childrens-services/childrens-services-annual-plan.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/community-services/childrens-services/agency-requirements.html An explanation of the various reporting requirements for non-profit and other agencies funded through Children's Services. http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/community-services/childrens-services/agency-requirements.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/human-resources/policies/personnel-policy/personnel-files.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/human-resources/policies/personnel-policy/personnel-files.html 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http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/human-resources/policies/personnel-policy/classification-and-pay-plan/application.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/human-resources/policies/personnel-policy/classification-and-pay-plan/application.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/human-resources/policies/personnel-policy/holidays.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/human-resources/policies/personnel-policy/holidays.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/human-resources/policies/personnel-policy/holidays/administration.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/human-resources/policies/personnel-policy/holidays/administration.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/human-resources/policies/personnel-policy/holidays/listing-of-holidays.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/human-resources/policies/personnel-policy/holidays/listing-of-holidays.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/human-resources/policies/personnel-policy/leaves-of-absence.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/human-resources/policies/personnel-policy/leaves-of-absence.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/community-services/aging-services-elder-helpline.html Manatee County manages many programs to assist elderly residents. The programs enable seniors ages 60 and older to remain in their homes, the home of their caregiver, or an assisted living facility. Some programs require a co-pay based on a sliding fee scale. For more information, call (941) 749-3030 or call the Manatee County Elder Helpline, (941) 742-5818. http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/community-services/aging-services-elder-helpline.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/community-services/ag-extension-service/agriculture.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/community-services/ag-extension-service/agriculture.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/community-services/ag-extension-service/extension-service.html The Manatee County Extension Service is an educational program which brings the resources of the University of Florida to Manatee County to: http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/community-services/ag-extension-service/extension-service.html Agriculture and Natural Resources http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/community-services/ag-extension-service/families-youth.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/community-services/ag-extension-service/families-youth.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/community-services/ag-extension-service/horticulture.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/community-services/ag-extension-service/horticulture.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/community-services/ag-extension-service/marine-resources.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/community-services/ag-extension-service/marine-resources.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/community-services/ag-extension-service/water.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/community-services/ag-extension-service/water.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/community-services/ag-extension-service/classes.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/community-services/ag-extension-service/classes.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/community-services/childrens-services/childrens-services-dedicated-millage.html The well-being of children, youth and families is critical to the growth and success of a community. "Well-being" is defined as those factors that influence the likelihood that a child will grow to be a well-educated, economically secure, productive and healthy adult. Manatee Children's Services Dedicated Millage funds an array of prevention, intervention and treatment programs for children birth through seventeen years of age, as authorized by County Ordinance #91-42 and associated amendments. http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/community-services/childrens-services/childrens-services-dedicated-millage.html Community Services http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/community-services/childrens-services/childrens-services-dedicated-millage/funding-application/intent-to-apply-form.html Non-profit agencies interested in applying for funding from the Manatee County Children's Dedicated Millage funds must first complete a Notice of Intent to Apply form. Only one form is required per agency. http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/community-services/childrens-services/childrens-services-dedicated-millage/funding-application/intent-to-apply-form.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/human-resources/policies/personnel-policy/non-disciplinary-separations-from-county-employment/resignation.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/human-resources/policies/personnel-policy/non-disciplinary-separations-from-county-employment/resignation.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/human-resources/policies/personnel-policy/non-disciplinary-separations-from-county-employment/retirement.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/human-resources/policies/personnel-policy/non-disciplinary-separations-from-county-employment/retirement.html 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http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/building-and-development-services/planning/ldc-and-zoning-regs/land-development-code.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/building-and-development-services/planning/ldc-and-zoning-regs/land-development-code.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/building-and-development-services/planning/ldc-and-zoning-regs/ldc-rewrite.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/building-and-development-services/planning/ldc-and-zoning-regs/ldc-rewrite.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/building-and-development-services/planning/ldc-and-zoning-regs/land-use-charts.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/building-and-development-services/planning/ldc-and-zoning-regs/land-use-charts.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/building-and-development-services/planning/ldc-and-zoning-regs/outdoor-lighting-regulations.html Manatee County Land Development Code Excerpts related to outdoor lighting http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/building-and-development-services/planning/ldc-and-zoning-regs/outdoor-lighting-regulations.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/building-and-development-services/planning/ldc-and-zoning-regs/subdivision-setbacks.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/building-and-development-services/planning/ldc-and-zoning-regs/subdivision-setbacks.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/building-and-development-services/planning/ldc-and-zoning-regs/abbreviations-and-acronyms.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/building-and-development-services/planning/ldc-and-zoning-regs/abbreviations-and-acronyms.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/building-and-development-services/planning/maps.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/building-and-development-services/planning/maps.html 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http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/building-and-development-services/planning/how-will-we-grow/BoCC-video.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/building-and-development-services/planning/how-will-we-grow/BoCC-video.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/building-and-development-services/electronic-plans-review.html Scrap those bulky, expensive paper plans. Manatee County now offers applicants the option of submitting development plans and building permit reviews electronically. It's the latest in a series of measures to become a more customer-friendly organization. http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/building-and-development-services/electronic-plans-review.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/human-resources/classification-and-paytables.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/human-resources/classification-and-paytables.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/human-resources/our-benefits/retirement-links.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/human-resources/our-benefits/retirement-links.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/human-resources/our-benefits/hr-employee-benefits.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/human-resources/our-benefits/hr-employee-benefits.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/human-resources/our-benefits/sick-leave.html For information on Manatee County Government's Employee Sick Leave Bank, you may view the pdf guidelines and flow chart below. http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/human-resources/our-benefits/sick-leave.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/human-resources/our-benefits/Training/customer-service.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/human-resources/our-benefits/Training/customer-service.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/human-resources/our-benefits/Training/dfwp.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/human-resources/our-benefits/Training/dfwp.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/human-resources/our-benefits/Training/employee-safety.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/human-resources/our-benefits/Training/employee-safety.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/human-resources/our-benefits/Training/emp-law.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/human-resources/our-benefits/Training/emp-law.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/human-resources/our-benefits/Training/interviewing.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/human-resources/our-benefits/Training/interviewing.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/human-resources/our-benefits/Training/grammar.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/human-resources/our-benefits/Training/grammar.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/human-resources/our-benefits/Training/Performance.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/human-resources/our-benefits/Training/Performance.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/human-resources/our-benefits/Training/time-mgmt.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/human-resources/our-benefits/Training/time-mgmt.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/human-resources/our-benefits/Training/ethics-law.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/human-resources/our-benefits/Training/ethics-law.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/human-resources/our-benefits/Training/supervisor.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/human-resources/our-benefits/Training/supervisor.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/human-resources/our-benefits/Training/stress.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/human-resources/our-benefits/Training/stress.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/human-resources/our-benefits/Training/diversity.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/human-resources/our-benefits/Training/diversity.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/human-resources/our-benefits/Training/cheese.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/human-resources/our-benefits/Training/cheese.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/human-resources/policies/Hr-Employee-Suggestions.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/human-resources/policies/Hr-Employee-Suggestions.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/human-resources/policies/erc.html The objective of the Employee Recognition Program is to encourage employees to improve services for the citizens of Manatee County, to develop and retain motivated employees, and to recognize and reward exemplary employee accomplishments, and contributions. The Employee Recognition Committee consists of one representative from each county department. This committee meets once a month to review and vote on any eligible Employee of the Month, Team, Safety, or Heroism nominations received. Procedures for recognizing long-term commitments, exemplary employee accomplishments, and outstanding contributions to Manatee County Government can be viewed via the pdf file below (Bi-Laws). Congratulations to our 2010 Employee of the Month's: January Mark Fransen Public Works February Rebecca Northrup Utilities March Jeff Camden Building April Paula Reid Murphy Public Works May Travis Latimer Property Management June Wendy Pintozzi Public Works http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/human-resources/policies/erc.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/human-resources/policies/personnel-policy/employment.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/human-resources/policies/personnel-policy/employment.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/human-resources/policies/personnel-policy/employment/non-temporary-regular-employment.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/human-resources/policies/personnel-policy/employment/non-temporary-regular-employment.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/human-resources/policies/personnel-policy/employment/temporary-employment.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/human-resources/policies/personnel-policy/employment/temporary-employment.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/human-resources/policies/personnel-policy/employment/joint-employment.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/human-resources/policies/personnel-policy/employment/joint-employment.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/human-resources/policies/personnel-policy/employment/employment-of-relatives-nepotism.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/human-resources/policies/personnel-policy/employment/employment-of-relatives-nepotism.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/human-resources/policies/personnel-policy/employment/re-employment-and-disqualification.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/human-resources/policies/personnel-policy/employment/re-employment-and-disqualification.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/community-services/childrens-services/child-risk-assessment-reports.html Children's Services routinely refer to reports produced throughout Florida and the United States to keep abreast of the status of Manatee's children. http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/community-services/childrens-services/child-risk-assessment-reports.html Community Services http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/community-services/childrens-services/CSAB-schedule.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/community-services/childrens-services/CSAB-schedule.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/community-services/childrens-services/reports-and-tips.html Parental Tips: A collection of useful tips and reports for parents. 40 Developmental Assets: The Assets are building blocks that are needed by all young people to grow up healthy, caring, ethical and productive. http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/community-services/childrens-services/reports-and-tips.html Community Services http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/community-services/childrens-services/summit-video.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/community-services/childrens-services/summit-video.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/community-services/human-services-benefit-programs.html Manatee County Human Services provides a host of services for the economically disadvantaged. Qualified recipients may receive assistance with prescriptions, inpatient hospital bills from out of county hospitals, ambulance fees, special assessment for road and sewer improvement projects, indigent burial and summer food. http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/community-services/human-services-benefit-programs.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/community-services/probation/probation-information.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/community-services/probation/probation-information.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/community-services/probation/supervised-release.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/community-services/probation/supervised-release.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/community-services/probation/offender-work-program.html This program will provide a sentencing alternative for offenders who could be given the option at the time of sentencing to perform various labor activities for the benefit of the community in lieu of incarceration at the Manatee County Jail. The program participant is paying his/her debt to society by working in Manatee County, thereby saving the taxpayer money. The Offender Work Program can be an extremely useful jail management tool. http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/community-services/probation/offender-work-program.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/community-services/probation/pre-trial-intervention.html The Pre-Trial Intervention Program is for first time offenders only. This is a 90 day Program, in which participants are required to pay $55.00 per month Cost of Supervision fees, Investigative Costs, State Attorney Costs and complete 25 hours community service at an approved site. http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/community-services/probation/pre-trial-intervention.html Community Services http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/community-services/probation/victim-impact-panel.html The DUI Victim Impact Panel Program is an awareness program for offenders charged with misdemeanor driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs. The panel is a non-confrontational presentation, consisting of crime victims telling personal stories of how impaired drivers forever changed their lives. Guest speakers, movies and information are also provided. The panel presents a unique perspective to the offender that is often overlooked or simply cannot be taught by the courts and the DUI offender schools. The program was created with one purpose in mind: to show offenders first-hand about the trauma, physical pain, emotional suffering and devastation, financial loss, anger and frustration that is commonly experienced by innocent victims and their family members resulting from a DUI-related crash. http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/community-services/probation/victim-impact-panel.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/community-services/adult-non-profit-agency-programs.html We prepare and manage contracts for numerous organizations providing services to the citizens of Manatee County. These services include health, mental health, substance abuse, criminal justice and a wide variety of other human services provided by community Non-Profit Agencies. Funding for these services is provided through grants, or by the Board of County Commissioners. For further information, please contact elaine.maholtz@mymanatee.org or 941-749-3030. http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/community-services/adult-non-profit-agency-programs.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/community-services/veterans-services.html Manatee County Salutes Our Veterans for Their Service http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/community-services/veterans-services.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/community-services/veterans-services/active-military-grant.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/community-services/veterans-services/active-military-grant.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/community-services/veterans-services/compensation.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/community-services/veterans-services/compensation.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/community-services/veterans-services/education.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/community-services/veterans-services/education.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/community-services/veterans-services/funeral.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/community-services/veterans-services/funeral.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/community-services/veterans-services/health-care.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/community-services/veterans-services/health-care.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/community-services/veterans-services/home-loans.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/community-services/veterans-services/home-loans.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/community-services/veterans-services/life-insurance.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/community-services/veterans-services/life-insurance.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/community-services/veterans-services/survivor-benefits.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/community-services/veterans-services/survivor-benefits.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/community-services/veterans-services/vocational-rehab.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/community-services/veterans-services/vocational-rehab.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/community-services/kids-pages/about-manatees.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/community-services/kids-pages/about-manatees.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/community-services/kids-pages/how-county-government-works.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/community-services/kids-pages/how-county-government-works.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/community-services/kids-pages/things-we-do/recycling.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/community-services/kids-pages/things-we-do/recycling.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/community-services/kids-pages/things-we-do/animal-service-officers.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/community-services/kids-pages/things-we-do/animal-service-officers.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/community-services/kids-pages/things-we-do/animal-care-specialists.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/community-services/kids-pages/things-we-do/animal-care-specialists.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/community-services/kids-pages/things-we-do/traffic-control-technicians.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/community-services/kids-pages/things-we-do/traffic-control-technicians.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/community-services/kids-pages/things-we-do/librarians.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/community-services/kids-pages/things-we-do/librarians.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/community-services/kids-pages/things-we-do/emergency-management.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/community-services/kids-pages/things-we-do/emergency-management.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/community-services/kids-pages/things-we-do/landfill.html Meet the people who work at the landfill. They like to . . . . "talk trash". If you are interested in taking a tour of the Landfill or learning more about solid waste and recycling, please call us at 748-5543. We will be glad to "talk trash" with you! We are open Monday through Saturday from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm. http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/community-services/kids-pages/things-we-do/landfill.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/community-services/kids-pages/things-we-do/gis-analysts.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/community-services/kids-pages/things-we-do/gis-analysts.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/community-services/kids-pages/plants-and-animals/sea-turtles.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/community-services/kids-pages/plants-and-animals/sea-turtles.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/community-services/kids-pages/plants-and-animals/florida-panthers.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/community-services/kids-pages/plants-and-animals/florida-panthers.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/community-services/kids-pages/plants-and-animals/sea-gulls.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/community-services/kids-pages/plants-and-animals/sea-gulls.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/community-services/kids-pages/plants-and-animals/ospreys.html (Pandion haliaetus) Article submitted by Lisa Hickey Certified Master Naturalist Instructor http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/community-services/kids-pages/plants-and-animals/ospreys.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/community-services/kids-pages/plants-and-animals/bobcat.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/community-services/kids-pages/plants-and-animals/bobcat.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/community-services/kids-pages/plants-and-animals/white-ibis.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/community-services/kids-pages/plants-and-animals/white-ibis.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/community-services/kids-pages/plants-and-animals/gecko.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/community-services/kids-pages/plants-and-animals/gecko.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/community-services/kids-pages/plants-and-animals/scrub-jay.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/community-services/kids-pages/plants-and-animals/scrub-jay.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/building-and-development-services/environmental-review/tree-removal-and-replacement.html Tree Preservation & Removal/Replacement is required to be addressed with development projects and is reviewed by the Environmental Review Section together with the Urban Forestry Manager. Separate Tree Removal Permits are required for existing developments and some residences where tree removal is desired and are reviewed by the Urban Forestry Manager, sometimes with assistance from development reviewers. http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/building-and-development-services/environmental-review/tree-removal-and-replacement.html Dorothy Rainey http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/building-and-development-services/environmental-review/erosion-and-sediment--control.html An Erosion & Sediment Control Plan (ESCP) is required for every development project with few exceptions. The purpose for an ESCP is to ensure that construction activities on a site do not result in silt or soil traveling off-site. http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/building-and-development-services/environmental-review/erosion-and-sediment--control.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/building-and-development-services/environmental-review/threatened-and-endangered-species.html The protection of Threatened & Endangered Species is required by both the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service (U.S. F & W S) and Florida Fish & Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) regulations. Since these regulations are incorporated into both the County’s Comprehensive Plan and the Land Development Code, they are enforced by the County when development projects are reviewed and approved. http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/building-and-development-services/environmental-review/threatened-and-endangered-species.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/building-and-development-services/environmental-review/well-management-plan.html Water wells are regulated by the Southwest Florida Water Management District (SWFWMD). Manatee County upholds the requirements of SWFWMD through Comprehensive Plan and Land Development Code policies that implement the regulations. During development review of a project, staff requires that the applicant identify existing wells by providing a Well Management Plan. http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/building-and-development-services/environmental-review/well-management-plan.html Dorothy Rainey http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/building-and-development-services/environmental-review/hazardous-materials-assessment.html Manatee County, through Land Development Code requirements, ensures that sites under review for development have demonstrated there are no hazardous materials on-site. http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/building-and-development-services/environmental-review/hazardous-materials-assessment.html Dorothy Rainey http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/building-and-development-services/environmental-review/wetland-protection.html Wetland Protection is governed by the South West Florida Water Management District (SWFWMD). The County enforces regulations through SWFWMD requirements that have been adopted and placed in our Comprehensive Plan and Land Development Code. When a new development comes in for review it has to comply with these regulations. Uniform Mitigation Assessment Methodology (UMAM) is used to determine the quality of a wetland if the developer is proposing impacts to it and also assists in determining what form of mitigation should be provided. http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/building-and-development-services/environmental-review/wetland-protection.html Dorothy Rainey http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/building-and-development-services/environmental-review/habitat-preservation.html Habitat Preservation is required by both the Comprehensive Plan and Land Development Code and is reviewed by the environmental reviewers during the development review process. http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/building-and-development-services/environmental-review/habitat-preservation.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/building-and-development-services/environmental-review/wetland-mitigation-and-monitoring.html When a development project has wetland impacts that must be mitigated, the mitigation area, whether wetland or upland, must be bonded with a security to ensure its success. The Environmental Review Section monitors the progress of the mitigation areas to ensure they are successful, and when the mitigation area succeeds within the prescribed timeframe, the security is released. http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/building-and-development-services/environmental-review/wetland-mitigation-and-monitoring.html Dorothy Rainey http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/building-and-development-services/code-enforcement/CE-FAQs.html Manatee County Code Enforcement's Most Frequently Asked Questions http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/building-and-development-services/code-enforcement/CE-FAQs.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/building-and-development-services/code-enforcement/CEB-SM-Boards.html Code Enforcement Board and Special Magistrate meeting dates. http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/building-and-development-services/code-enforcement/CEB-SM-Boards.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/building-and-development-services/code-enforcement/CE-Zones.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/building-and-development-services/code-enforcement/CE-Zones.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/building-and-development-services/code-enforcement/CE-Citizen-s-Resource.html You can find a list of common violations and more information about Code Enforcement in our Citizen's Code Enforcement Guide Below you will find examples of violations as well as how to get into compliance when cited for those violations. http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/building-and-development-services/code-enforcement/CE-Citizen-s-Resource.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/building-and-development-services/code-enforcement/role-of-officer.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/building-and-development-services/code-enforcement/role-of-officer.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/building-and-development-services/code-enforcement/contact-code-enforcement.html Want to report a violation or file a complaint? Contact us. http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/building-and-development-services/code-enforcement/contact-code-enforcement.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/building-and-development-services/code-enforcement/code-enforcement-contact-list.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/building-and-development-services/code-enforcement/code-enforcement-contact-list.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/building-and-development-services/code-enforcement/nuisance-abatement/Nuisance-Abatement-Main.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/building-and-development-services/code-enforcement/nuisance-abatement/Nuisance-Abatement-Main.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/building-and-development-services/code-enforcement/nuisance-abatement/FAQS.html Learn about Nuisance Abatement's most frequently asked questions. 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http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/human-resources/policies/personnel-policy/use-of-county-vehicles-and-use-of-private-vehicles-for-county-business.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/building-and-development-services/code-enforcement/nuisance-abatement/Nuisance-Abatement-Resources.html Below is a list of resources the public can use to obtain help with issues and concerns. http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/building-and-development-services/code-enforcement/nuisance-abatement/Nuisance-Abatement-Resources.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/building-and-development-services/code-enforcement/nuisance-abatement/Crime-Prevention.html "Education is the first step to crime prevention." Learn about the programs local law enforcement agencies have to offer to residents and businesses. http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/building-and-development-services/code-enforcement/nuisance-abatement/Crime-Prevention.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/building-and-development-services/code-enforcement/nuisance-abatement/nuisance-abatement-brochure.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/building-and-development-services/code-enforcement/nuisance-abatement/nuisance-abatement-brochure.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/community-services/agency-requirements.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/community-services/agency-requirements.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/community-services/agency-services.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/community-services/agency-services.html 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http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/parks-and-recreation/amenities/trails.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/parks-and-recreation/amenities/volleyball.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/parks-and-recreation/amenities/volleyball.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/neighborhood-services/library/VIVA-events.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/neighborhood-services/library/VIVA-events.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/neighborhood-services/library/VIVA-about.html Commemorating 500 years of Florida history- Today, a countless number of different cultures thrive together in Florida. 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Click the links to access the applicable plan. http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/neighborhood-services/special-projects/capital-improvement-projects.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/neighborhood-services/special-projects/norma-lloyd-park.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/neighborhood-services/special-projects/norma-lloyd-park.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/neighborhood-services/special-projects/norma-lloyd-park/kaboom-playground.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/neighborhood-services/special-projects/norma-lloyd-park/kaboom-playground.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/neighborhood-services/special-projects/norma-lloyd-park/nlp-project-team.html The Norma Lloyd Park Proect (NLPP) Team consists of persons from Manatee County Government, City of Bradenton, Central Community Redevelopment Agency (CCRA), Central Economic Development Center (CEDC), Urban Development Solutions and the IBI Group. 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Send comments and suggestions to Simone Peterson via e-mail, simone.peterson@mymanatee.org. Information and notes from the forum will be added throughout the project, so stay tuned! http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/neighborhood-services/special-projects/no-place-like-home-forum.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/parks-and-recreation/parks-rec-headlines/park-closure.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/parks-and-recreation/parks-rec-headlines/park-closure.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/parks-and-recreation/bray_recreation_center/hours-of-operation.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/parks-and-recreation/bray_recreation_center/hours-of-operation.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/parks-and-recreation/bray_recreation_center/daily-guest-passes.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/parks-and-recreation/bray_recreation_center/daily-guest-passes.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/parks-and-recreation/bray_recreation_center/recreation-membership.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/parks-and-recreation/bray_recreation_center/recreation-membership.html Parks and Recreation http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/parks-and-recreation/bray_recreation_center/fitness-center.html The Fitness Center is outfitted with the hottest new additions to exercising: • Cybex Selectorized Strength Machines • Precor Treadmills • Ellipticals • Recumbent and Upright Bicycles • Rowing Machine • Adaptive Motion Trainers • Circuit Training • Exercise Balls • Free Weights • Variety of Resistance Bands • Five Flat Panel Televisions • Surround Sound System Most cardio equipment includes cardio theatre, with personal T.V. and iPod hookup. Men’s and Women’s Rooms are available, and each facility includes four showers, an ADA shower and lockers. http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/parks-and-recreation/bray_recreation_center/fitness-center.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/parks-and-recreation/bray_recreation_center/fitness-center/wellness-wednesday.html Take charge of your health by knowing your numbers. http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/parks-and-recreation/bray_recreation_center/fitness-center/wellness-wednesday.html Parks and Recreation http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/parks-and-recreation/bray_recreation_center/fitness-center/wellness-wednesday/jeff-lighteburne.html Jeff has received his Bachelor degree in Exercise Science, with a minor in Nutrition, from Central Washington University. He is an A.C.E.-Certified Personal Trainer. Jeff has previously worked as the Fitness Specialist for The Manatee “YourChoice” Health Plans, and was an Exercise Physiologist in Cardiac Rehabilitation at Charlotte Regional Medical Center in Punta Gorda. http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/parks-and-recreation/bray_recreation_center/fitness-center/wellness-wednesday/jeff-lighteburne.html Parks and Recreation http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/parks-and-recreation/bray_recreation_center/personal-training.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/parks-and-recreation/bray_recreation_center/personal-training.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/parks-and-recreation/bray_recreation_center/group-Exercise-schedule/gentle-aerobics.html G.T. Bray Park 5502 33rd Avenue Drive West Bradenton, Florida 34209 941-742-5974 jeff.lightburne@mymanatee.org http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/parks-and-recreation/bray_recreation_center/group-Exercise-schedule/gentle-aerobics.html Parks & Recreation http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/parks-and-recreation/bray_recreation_center/group-Exercise-schedule/gentle-aerobics/anne-phillips.html Anne has a Masters Degree in Gerontology and 28 years of certification and experience in the fitness industry. http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/parks-and-recreation/bray_recreation_center/group-Exercise-schedule/gentle-aerobics/anne-phillips.html Parks and Recreation http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/parks-and-recreation/bray_recreation_center/bray-pool.html 5502 33rd Avenue Drive West Bradenton, FL 34209 941-742-5923 http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/parks-and-recreation/bray_recreation_center/bray-pool.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/parks-and-recreation/bray_recreation_center/bray-pool/hours-of-operation.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/parks-and-recreation/bray_recreation_center/bray-pool/hours-of-operation.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/parks-and-recreation/bray_recreation_center/bray-pool/recreation-and-lap-swimming.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/parks-and-recreation/bray_recreation_center/bray-pool/recreation-and-lap-swimming.html Parks and Recreation http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/parks-and-recreation/bray_recreation_center/bray-pool/pool-rentals.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/parks-and-recreation/bray_recreation_center/bray-pool/pool-rentals.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/parks-and-recreation/bray_recreation_center/bray-pool/stroke-school.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/parks-and-recreation/bray_recreation_center/bray-pool/stroke-school.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/parks-and-recreation/bray_recreation_center/bray-pool/competitive-team-training.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/parks-and-recreation/bray_recreation_center/bray-pool/competitive-team-training.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/parks-and-recreation/bray_recreation_center/tennis.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/parks-and-recreation/bray_recreation_center/tennis.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/parks-and-recreation/bray_recreation_center/tennis/hours-of-operation.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/parks-and-recreation/bray_recreation_center/tennis/hours-of-operation.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/parks-and-recreation/bray_recreation_center/tennis/court-and-membership-fees.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/parks-and-recreation/bray_recreation_center/tennis/court-and-membership-fees.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/parks-and-recreation/bray_recreation_center/tennis/saturday-walk-on-tennis.html What a great way to meet other tennis players, have fun and exercise all at the same time. http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/parks-and-recreation/bray_recreation_center/tennis/saturday-walk-on-tennis.html Parks and Recreation http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/parks-and-recreation/bray_recreation_center/tennis/racquetball-league.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/parks-and-recreation/bray_recreation_center/tennis/racquetball-league.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/parks-and-recreation/bray_recreation_center/tennis/pro-shop.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/parks-and-recreation/bray_recreation_center/tennis/pro-shop.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/parks-and-recreation/bray_recreation_center/tennis/pro-tennis-academy.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/parks-and-recreation/bray_recreation_center/tennis/pro-tennis-academy.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/parks-and-recreation/bray_recreation_center/teen-room.html • Neos Wall -- the world’s first electronic play system. • Foosball table • Nintendo Wii When you come to the G.T. Bray Recreation Center, you will be WOWED when you play NEOS, the world’s first electronic playsystem which combines the speed and fun of video games with the explosive movement of aerobic exercise to create the most physically challenging and exciting activity. In today’s video game culture, this is a great way to get kids off the couch and back to the business of playing. In fact, playing NEOS delivers a workout comparable to jogging or playing soccer, raising heart rates by an average of 20 percent. http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/parks-and-recreation/bray_recreation_center/teen-room.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/parks-and-recreation/bray_recreation_center/room-rentals.html The G.T. Bray Recreation Center provides the perfect atmosphere for birthday parties, reunions, corporate gatherings or special family events. We have several rooms available which will accommodate various size groups. http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/parks-and-recreation/bray_recreation_center/room-rentals.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/parks-and-recreation/pavilion-rentals.html Most pavilions are equipped with grills and picnic tables. To find out availability, call (941) 742-5923. http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/parks-and-recreation/pavilion-rentals.html Parks and Recreation http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/parks-and-recreation/pavilion-rentals/refund-credit-policy.html Manatee County Parks & Recreation activity and facility fees are not refundable except under the following guidelines as per Resolution R-10-121. http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/parks-and-recreation/pavilion-rentals/refund-credit-policy.html Parks and Recreation http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/parks-and-recreation/parks/alderwood-park.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/parks-and-recreation/parks/alderwood-park.html Parks and Recreation http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/natural-resources/new-fertilizer-ordinance-root/fertilizer-ordinance-support.html The Board of County Commissioners of Manatee County finds that limiting the use of nitrogen and phosphorous based fertilizer is in the public interest since it reduces the potential for nutrient-laden runoff into Manatee County's freshwater, coastal and estuarine waters, thereby improving the quality of the County's waters and reducing the need to expend scarce public resources on water quality improvement projects. The full text of the adopted Manatee County Fertilizer Ordinance (Ordinance 11-21) may be viewed by clicking the link in the box at the top of the right-hand column of this page. http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/natural-resources/new-fertilizer-ordinance-root/fertilizer-ordinance-support.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/natural-resources/wcind.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/natural-resources/wcind.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/natural-resources/restore-act.html The Resources and Ecosystems Sustainability, Tourist Opportunity, and Revived Economies of (RESTORE) the Gulf States Act of 2011 was adopted as an amendment to the transportation act. It directs Clean Water Act fines to Gulf restoration rather than to the Treasury. The RESTORE Act establishes 4 funding areas: Federal, State, Local, and Research/Monitoring. The Federal fund will be managed by the Gulf Coast Restoration Council. The three Florida Gulf National Estuary Programs (NEPs) are working together to develop a Southwest Florida Regional Ecosystem Restoration Plan to provide the Gulf Council with recommendations and to assist them in investing in Southwest Florida. http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/natural-resources/restore-act.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/neighborhood-services/about-neighborhood-services.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/neighborhood-services/about-neighborhood-services.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/neighborhood-services/about-neighborhood-services/about-neighborhood-improvement.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/neighborhood-services/about-neighborhood-services/about-neighborhood-improvement.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/neighborhood-services/about-neighborhood-services/neighborhoods.html Listing of neighborhoods, neighborhood associations, association meetings, dates and times, maps http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/neighborhood-services/about-neighborhood-services/neighborhoods.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/neighborhood-services/community-development/cdbg/fair-housing.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/neighborhood-services/community-development/cdbg/fair-housing.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/neighborhood-services/community-development/cdbg/section-3.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/neighborhood-services/community-development/cdbg/section-3.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/neighborhood-services/community-development/rental/hprp.html HPRP provides financial assistance and support services to households that are at risk of homelessness to prevent them from becoming homeless, and to persons who are homeless, to facilitate their return to stable permanent housing. http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/neighborhood-services/community-development/rental/hprp.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/neighborhood-services/community-development/rental/nsp.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/neighborhood-services/community-development/rental/nsp.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/neighborhood-services/community-development/housing/downpayment.html Are Down Payment and/or Closing Costs the only missing pieces to help you realize your Dream of Homeownership? http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/neighborhood-services/community-development/housing/downpayment.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/neighborhood-services/community-development/housing/rehab.html Money stretched so tight and you just can’t pay those needed repairs to bring your house up to code? Find out how the SHIP Program can help with your repairs. Eligible Very Low, Low and Moderate Income applicants can apply for funding assistance to meet the costs of needed repairs. http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/neighborhood-services/community-development/housing/rehab.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/neighborhood-services/community-development/housing/replacement.html Is your home beyond repair, on the verge of coming down like a house of cards? Find out how Manatee County’s Housing program can help you replace it with a new home. Eligible Very Low and Low income applicants can apply for funding assistance in the replacement of their unsafe home. http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/neighborhood-services/community-development/housing/replacement.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/neighborhood-services/community-development/housing/foreclosure-information.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/neighborhood-services/community-development/housing/foreclosure-information.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/neighborhood-services/community-development/housing/foreclosure-information/before-foreclosure.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/neighborhood-services/community-development/housing/foreclosure-information/before-foreclosure.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/neighborhood-services/community-development/housing/foreclosure-information/during-foreclosure.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/neighborhood-services/community-development/housing/foreclosure-information/during-foreclosure.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/neighborhood-services/community-development/housing/foreclosure-information/foreclosure-resources.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/neighborhood-services/community-development/housing/foreclosure-information/foreclosure-resources.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/neighborhood-services/community-development/housing/single-family-and-infill-site.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/neighborhood-services/community-development/housing/single-family-and-infill-site.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/neighborhood-services/community-development/housing/downpayment-no-money.html Downpayment Assistance is no longer available. Check periodically for when funding becomes available. http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/neighborhood-services/community-development/housing/downpayment-no-money.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/neighborhood-services/community-development/developers/affordable-workforce-housing.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/neighborhood-services/community-development/developers/affordable-workforce-housing.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/neighborhood-services/community-development/developers/impact-fee-program.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/neighborhood-services/community-development/developers/impact-fee-program.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/neighborhood-services/community-development/developers/mitigation-strategy.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/neighborhood-services/community-development/developers/mitigation-strategy.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/neighborhood-services/community-development/chdo.html The HOME Investment Partnerships (HOME) Program was established under Title II of the National Affordable Housing Act. The purpose of HOME funding is: 1) To expand the supply of decent, affordable housing and nonprofit housing providers 2) To strengthen the ability of state and local governments to provide housing and public-private partnership The HOME program is administered through the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). Manatee County, as a participating jurisdiction (PJ), receives funds under the HOME Program. HUD HOME regulations require PJs to set aside 15% of their HOME allocation for Community Housing Development Organizations (CHDOs). The CHDO funds can be obtained by non-profit organizations that have been certified as a CHDO and have a qualified project without match requirements. http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/neighborhood-services/community-development/chdo.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/neighborhood-services/community-development/headline-items/untitled.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/neighborhood-services/community-development/headline-items/untitled.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/neighborhood-services/community-development/headline-items/wells-fargo.html Get answers to your questions. Learn about options that may help you overcome payment challenges. Understand how you may be able to keep your home and avoid foreclosure. Find out ways to help you get back on track with your mortgage payments. Connect with helpful resources such as housing counselors and learn about online tools available to you. http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/neighborhood-services/community-development/headline-items/wells-fargo.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/public-works/public-works-contact-sheet.html This page is designed to give you a list of contacts commonly requested of the Public Works (PW) Staff. http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/public-works/public-works-contact-sheet.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/public-works/roadway-and-traffic-issues.html Commonly requested information regarding roadways such ask, closures, roadway repairs, paving questions, etc. http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/public-works/roadway-and-traffic-issues.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/public-works/flooding-stormwater.html Commonly requested information regarding stormwater. http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/public-works/flooding-stormwater.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/public-works/sidewalks.html Information regarding how to request a new sidewalk or repair an existing one. http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/public-works/sidewalks.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/public-works/what-is-atms.html The Advanced Traffic Management System is an Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) process that employs a variety of technology; including traffic detectors, monitoring cameras, and communication systems which will monitor traffic, optimize traffic signal timing, control the flow of traffic, and increase maintenance efficiency by receiving real time information from the field. http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/public-works/what-is-atms.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/public-works/reclaim.html Commonly requested information regarding reclaimed water. http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/public-works/reclaim.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/public-works/documents.html This page is a compilation of the forms and documents we at Public Works use most often. If the form you are looking for is not here, please call us at (941) 708-7450. Additionally you can find some helpful links to other websites which are commonly refereed to by county staff. http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/public-works/documents.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/public-works/road-closures.html Below is a listing of roads which are currently closed or under construction in Manatee County. This page is frequently updated as information becomes available. http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/public-works/road-closures.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/utilities/customer-service/new-accounts.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/utilities/customer-service/new-accounts.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/utilities/customer-service/payment-options.html Manatee County residents have several options for paying their utility bills. Select any of the links below for more information. http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/utilities/customer-service/payment-options.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/utilities/customer-service/account-rates.html The Manatee County Board of County Commissioners approved new rates that are effective on November 1, 2011. The information below reflects the new rates. http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/utilities/customer-service/account-rates.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/utilities/forms.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/utilities/forms.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/utilities/faqs/accounts.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/utilities/faqs/accounts.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/utilities/faqs/backflows.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/utilities/faqs/backflows.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/utilities/faqs/billing.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/utilities/faqs/billing.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/utilities/faqs/collections.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/utilities/faqs/collections.html 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http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/property-management/pm-property-acquisition/list-of-properties/other-utilities.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/public-safety/emergency-management/kids/games-and-activities.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/public-safety/emergency-management/kids/games-and-activities.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/public-safety/emergency-management/pets.html If you are like millions of animal owners nationwide, your pet is an important member of your household. The likelihood that you and your animals will survive an emergency such as a fire or flood, tornado or terrorist attack depends largely on emergency planning done today. Some of the things you can do to prepare for the unexpected, such as assembling an animal emergency supply kit and developing a pet care buddy system, are the same for any emergency. Whether you decide to stay put in an emergency or evacuate to a safer location, you will need to make plans in advance for your pets. Keep in mind that what’s best for you is typically what’s best for your animals. If you must evacuate, take your pets with you if possible. However, if you are going to a public shelter, it is important to understand that animals may not be allowed inside. Plan in advance for shelter alternatives that will work for both you and your pets. Make a back-up emergency plan in case you can’t care for your animals yourself. Develop a buddy system with neighbors, friends and relatives to make sure that someone is available to care for or evacuate your pets if you are unable to do so. Be prepared to improvise and use what you have on hand to make it on your own for at least seven days. http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/public-safety/emergency-management/pets.html Ready.gov http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/public-safety/emergency-management/business.html How quickly your company is back in business following a disaster will depend on emergency planning done today. The regular occurrence of natural disasters, the occasional utility and technology outages, and the potential for terrorism demonstrate the importance of being prepared for many different types of emergencies. While recognizing that each situation is unique, your organization can be better prepared if it plans carefully, puts emergency procedures in place, and practices for the kinds of emergencies it could face. This guide outlines common sense measures business owners and managers can take to start getting ready. A commitment to planning today will help support employees, customers, the community, the local economy and even our country. It also protects your business investment and gives your company a better chance for survival. Every business should have a plan. Get ready now. http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/public-safety/emergency-management/business.html Ready.gov http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/public-safety/emergency-management/plans-and-checklists/healthcare-facilities-checklist.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/public-safety/emergency-management/plans-and-checklists/healthcare-facilities-checklist.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/public-safety/emergency-management/plans-and-checklists/residential-development-disaster-plan0.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/public-safety/emergency-management/plans-and-checklists/residential-development-disaster-plan0.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/public-safety/emergency-management/emergency-resources/about-emergency-management.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/public-safety/emergency-management/emergency-resources/about-emergency-management.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/public-safety/emergency-management/emergency-resources/cert.html Manatee County Community Emergency Response Team program partners emergency service providers with the citizens they serve in an effort to train members of neighborhoods, community organizations or workplaces in basic response skills and engage neighbors to help neighbor http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/public-safety/emergency-management/emergency-resources/cert.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/public-safety/emergency-management/emergency-resources/local-and-tropical-weather.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/public-safety/emergency-management/emergency-resources/local-and-tropical-weather.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/public-safety/emergency-management/emergency-resources/volunteer-donations.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/public-safety/emergency-management/emergency-resources/volunteer-donations.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/public-safety/emergency-management/emergency-resources/weatherbug.html Live local weather conditions delivered via WeatherBug's professional-grade weather stations that are installed throughout Manatee County. http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/public-safety/emergency-management/emergency-resources/weatherbug.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/public-safety/emergency-management/publications.html A collection of publications to help you prepare. http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/public-safety/emergency-management/publications.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/public-safety/emergency-management/families.html The likelihood that you and your family will survive a house fire depends as much on having a working smoke detector and an exit strategy, as on a well - trained fire department. The same is true for surviving a terrorist attack or other emergency. We must have the tools and plans in place to make it on our own, at least for a period of time, no matter where we are when disaster strikes. Just like having a working smoke detector, preparing for the unexpected makes sense. http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/public-safety/emergency-management/families.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/public-safety/emergency-management/seniors.html The likelihood that you and your family will recover from an emergency tomorrow often depends on the planning and preparation done today. While each person’s abilities and needs are unique, every individual can take steps to prepare for all kinds of emergencies from fires and floods to potential terrorist attacks. By evaluating your own personal needs and making an emergency plan that fits those needs, you and your loved ones can be better prepared. http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/public-safety/emergency-management/seniors.html Ready.gov http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/public-safety/animal-services/animal-stray-found.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/public-safety/animal-services/animal-stray-found.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/public-safety/animal-services/impound-link.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/public-safety/animal-services/impound-link.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/public-safety/animal-services/coyotes.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/public-safety/animal-services/coyotes.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/public-safety/animal-services/special-events.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/public-safety/animal-services/special-events.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/public-safety/911/naed/accreditation.html Accredited Centers share a common goal of improving public care and maximizing the efficiency of 911 systems. The National Academies of Emergency Dispatch, through its College of Fellows, has established a high standard of excellence for emergency dispatch, providing the tools to achieve this high standard at both the dispatcher level through Certification, and at the communication center level through the Accreditation Program. http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/public-safety/911/naed/accreditation.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/public-safety/911/addressing.html The Addressing Division of the Manatee County Public Safety Department is responsible for the assignment of streets and addresses in unincorporated Manatee County, as well as the correction of addresses that do not meet the Manatee County Addressing Standards. 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Hazardous materials include: explosives, gases (compressed, liquefied or dissolved), flammable and combustible liquids, flammable solids or substances, oxidizing substances, poisonous and infectious substances, radioactive materials and corrosives. http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/public-safety/hazmat/definition-of-hazardous-materials.html HAZMAT http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/public-safety/hazmat/overview.html The HazMat coordinator provides management, coordination, and compliance monitoring of federal/State regulations for approximately 500 public service Fire, EMS, Environmental, and Law Enforcement personnel who respond to hazardous materials emergency releases. http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/public-safety/hazmat/overview.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/public-safety/hazmat/what-do-i-do-if.html Hazardous Materials "HazMat" spill information http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/public-safety/hazmat/what-do-i-do-if.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/public-safety/emergency-management/are-you-prepared.html Emergencies and disasters can happen anytime, anywhere and in any form. Will you be prepared? What is the definition of prepare? 1: to make ready beforehand for some purpose or use 2: to work out the details of 3: to put together 4: to put into written form http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/public-safety/emergency-management/are-you-prepared.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/public-safety/emergency-management/15-weeks.html Creating a complete disaster kit does not have to be a hit to your wallet all at once. Picking up a handful of items during weekly shopping trips will help you build your disaster kit in no time. http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/public-safety/emergency-management/15-weeks.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/public-safety/emergency-management/helpful-guidelines.html Disasters and emergencies that impact large areas can develop quickly or may be preceded by a waiting period that provides time to implement protective measures. For example, a tonado can strike without warning whereas the path of a hurricane can be tracked for days and people in probable danger areas are notified before the storm strikes land. http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/public-safety/emergency-management/helpful-guidelines.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/public-safety/emergency-management/disaster-preparedness-course.html The Manatee County Government Disaster Preparedness course provides information on how to plan for, and protect yourself and your property, in the advent of a local emergency or disaster. The course is followed by a brief quiz. If you successfully complete the quiz, by answering at least 15 of the 20 questions correctly, you will have an opportunity to print a Certification of Completion for your records. http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/public-safety/emergency-management/disaster-preparedness-course.html Public Safety http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/public-safety/emergency-management/special-needs.html The Special Needs Registry is designed to assist residents of Manatee County who will require transportation or sheltering assistance when the citizen is notified to evacuate their residence because of a storm. http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/public-safety/emergency-management/special-needs.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/public-safety/emergency-management/plans-and-checklists.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/public-safety/emergency-management/plans-and-checklists.html 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http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/property-management/pm-property-acquisition/list-of-properties/watershed-properties/myakka-city-watershed.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/property-management/pm-property-acquisition/list-of-properties/watershed-properties/myakka-city-watershed.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/property-management/pm-property-acquisition/list-of-properties/other-properties.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/property-management/pm-property-acquisition/list-of-properties/other-properties.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/property-management/public-records/faq-public-records.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/property-management/public-records/faq-public-records.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/public-safety/hurricane-readiness-center/before-hurricane-season.html To successfully navigate the unpredictable hurricane season, certain issues need to be addressed before the season even starts. Don't wait until a storm threatens- a little planning early on relieves a lot of stress later if a hurricane does strike. http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/public-safety/hurricane-readiness-center/before-hurricane-season.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/public-safety/hurricane-readiness-center/before-the-storm.html Is your plan ready for action? Don't wait until the last minute to gather supplies together. Prepare your hurricane kit, secure your valuables early, and inform relatives of your plans. http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/public-safety/hurricane-readiness-center/before-the-storm.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/public-safety/hurricane-readiness-center/during-the-storm.html You should have a prepared plan and be able to execute it quickly to evacuate with little difficulty, if necessary. If evacuation is not mandatory for your area and you plan to stay in your home and weather the storm, make sure you have prepared a sufficient hurricane kit and are aware of other dangers during the storm. http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/public-safety/hurricane-readiness-center/during-the-storm.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/public-safety/hurricane-readiness-center/after-the-storm.html Hazards still lurk after the storm has passed through. Follow these guidelines to ensure that you remain safe, that you properly assess any damage done to your property, and that you do not interfere with overall recovery and relief efforts. http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/public-safety/hurricane-readiness-center/after-the-storm.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/public-safety/hurricane-readiness-center/10-things.html Here is a list of 10 things that you can do to prepare for the hurricane season right now. It is never too early to start getting ready. http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/public-safety/hurricane-readiness-center/10-things.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/public-safety/hurricane-readiness-center/other-hurricane-info.html Links to other hurricane information and important contacts in emergency situations http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/public-safety/hurricane-readiness-center/other-hurricane-info.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/public-safety/animal-services/hours-of-operation.html Visit the Manatee County Animal Services shelter and leave with a furry forever friend! http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/public-safety/animal-services/hours-of-operation.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/public-safety/animal-services/about-us.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/public-safety/animal-services/about-us.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/public-safety/animal-services/animal-adoption.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/public-safety/animal-services/animal-adoption.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/public-safety/animal-services/monthly-special.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/public-safety/animal-services/monthly-special.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/public-safety/animal-services/free-spay-neuter.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/public-safety/animal-services/free-spay-neuter.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/public-safety/animal-services/licensing-information.html What is a pet license? Do I need one? Where can I get one? http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/public-safety/animal-services/licensing-information.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/public-safety/animal-services/disaster-planning.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/public-safety/animal-services/disaster-planning.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/public-safety/animal-services/ordinance.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/public-safety/animal-services/ordinance.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/public-safety/animal-services/ordinance/affidavit-of-complaint.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/public-safety/animal-services/ordinance/affidavit-of-complaint.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/public-safety/animal-services/ordinance/fee-schedule.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/public-safety/animal-services/ordinance/fee-schedule.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/public-safety/animal-services/ordinance/fines.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/public-safety/animal-services/ordinance/fines.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/property-management/public-facilities/tax-collector/north-river-office.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/property-management/public-facilities/tax-collector/north-river-office.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/property-management/public-facilities/utilities/utilities-operations-administration.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/property-management/public-facilities/utilities/utilities-operations-administration.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/property-management/pm-property-acquisition/property-acquisiton-process.html • The County notifies the Property Owner of intent to purchase property. • Property value is determined by an independent real estate appraiser. • The County submits a written offer to the Property Owner and will negotiate to try to reach a mutually acceptable agreement. • Once an agreement on the property price is reached, and the Board of County Commissioners approve, the real estate closing is scheduled. http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/property-management/pm-property-acquisition/property-acquisiton-process.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/property-management/pm-property-acquisition/pa-.html Property Acquisition provides a service to the citizens of Manatee County. http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/property-management/pm-property-acquisition/pa-.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/property-management/pm-property-acquisition/conveyance.html There are three basic methods the County uses to convey real property. http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/property-management/pm-property-acquisition/conveyance.html 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http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/property-management/pm-property-acquisition/list-of-properties/easements/34209.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/property-management/pm-property-acquisition/list-of-properties/easements/34219.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/property-management/pm-property-acquisition/list-of-properties/easements/34219.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/property-management/pm-property-acquisition/list-of-properties/easements/34221.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/property-management/pm-property-acquisition/list-of-properties/easements/34221.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/property-management/pm-property-acquisition/list-of-properties/easements/34222.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/property-management/pm-property-acquisition/list-of-properties/easements/34222.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/property-management/pm-property-acquisition/list-of-properties/easements/34243.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/property-management/pm-property-acquisition/list-of-properties/easements/34243.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/utilities/solid-waste/landfill.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/utilities/solid-waste/landfill.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/utilities/solid-waste/pickup-schedule.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/utilities/solid-waste/pickup-schedule.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/utilities/solid-waste/pickup-schedule/missed-pickup.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/utilities/solid-waste/pickup-schedule/missed-pickup.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/utilities/solid-waste/types.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/utilities/solid-waste/types.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/utilities/solid-waste/how-to-guide.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/utilities/solid-waste/how-to-guide.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/utilities/solid-waste/escrap.html The term "E-Scrap" is applied to consumer electronic equipment that is no longer wanted. http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/utilities/solid-waste/escrap.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/utilities/solid-waste/hhw.html How to dispose of unwanted household products labeled as flammable, toxic, corrosive, reactive, combustible or explosive. http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/utilities/solid-waste/hhw.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/utilities/solid-waste/types_prep.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/utilities/solid-waste/types_prep.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/utilities/solid-waste/community_cleanup.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/utilities/solid-waste/community_cleanup.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/utilities/recycling/recycling-materials-pickup.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/utilities/recycling/recycling-materials-pickup.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/utilities/recycling/request-recycle-bin.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/utilities/recycling/request-recycle-bin.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/utilities/recycling/commercial-recycling/commercial-program-setup.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/utilities/recycling/commercial-recycling/commercial-program-setup.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/utilities/faqs/solid-waste/household.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/utilities/faqs/solid-waste/household.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/utilities/faqs/solid-waste/recycling.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/utilities/faqs/solid-waste/recycling.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/utilities/faqs/solid-waste/special.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/utilities/faqs/solid-waste/special.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/utilities/faqs/troubleshooting-leaks.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/utilities/faqs/troubleshooting-leaks.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/utilities/faqs/online-accounts.html Below are Frequently Asked Questions pertaining to Utilities Online Account Management. http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/utilities/faqs/online-accounts.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/utilities/faqs/online-accounts/account-setup.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/utilities/faqs/online-accounts/account-setup.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/utilities/faqs/online-accounts/payments-online.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/utilities/faqs/online-accounts/payments-online.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/utilities/faqs/online-accounts/statements.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/utilities/faqs/online-accounts/statements.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/utilities/faqs/online-accounts/billing-history.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/utilities/faqs/online-accounts/billing-history.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/utilities/faqs/online-accounts/consumption-history.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/utilities/faqs/online-accounts/consumption-history.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/utilities/faqs/online-accounts/residential-garbage.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/utilities/faqs/online-accounts/residential-garbage.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/utilities/faqs/online-accounts/commercial-garbage.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/utilities/faqs/online-accounts/commercial-garbage.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/utilities/faqs/online-accounts/how-to-video-acct-mgmt.html After you have signed up for a MyManatee Passport, you can sign up for Utilities Account Management. Please see the video below to follow the sign up process. http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/utilities/faqs/online-accounts/how-to-video-acct-mgmt.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/utilities/faqs/online-accounts/how-to-video-passport.html Signing up for a MyManatee Passport will grant you access to sign up for Utilities Account Management. Please see the video below to follow the sign up process. http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/utilities/faqs/online-accounts/how-to-video-passport.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/utilities/faqs/e-bill.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/utilities/faqs/e-bill.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/board-of-commissioners/quarterly-reports.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/board-of-commissioners/quarterly-reports.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/natural-resources/education-volunteer/education-programs.html Since February 2006, the Natural Resources Department staff has worked to create a diverse offering of programs intended to help the public learn more about Florida's plants, animals, and habtiats while enjoying Manatee County's beautiful conservation properties. Each month, a wide variety of public events are held for all ages in the preserves. Private programs, including field trips and group trips, can also be arranged. Please see the content below for a comprehensive listing of current educational offerings. http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/natural-resources/education-volunteer/education-programs.html Melissa Nell http://whiting.intranet/home/government/board-of-commissioners/advisory-boards/historic-preservation-board.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/board-of-commissioners/advisory-boards/historic-preservation-board.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/utilities/water-conservation/programs/water-champ.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/utilities/water-conservation/programs/water-champ.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/utilities/water-conservation/programs/water-pro.html Water PRO (Water Program for Restaurant Outreach) is offered as an outreach tool to enhance water conservation efforts in restaurants. The program is offered through the Southwest Florida Water Management Disctrict (SWFWMD). http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/utilities/water-conservation/programs/water-pro.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/utilities/water-conservation/xeriscape.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/utilities/water-conservation/xeriscape.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/utilities/water-conservation/rebates.html Manatee County rebate programs are designed to reduce the amount of drinking water drawn from Manatee County Utilities Department and used for landscape irrigation by offering financial incentives for making irrigation and/or landscape improvements. http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/utilities/water-conservation/rebates.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/utilities/water-conservation/watering-restrictions.html These instructions are EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2010 through at least July 31, 2013 or UNTIL RESCINDED by the Southwest Florida Water Management District (SWFWMD). The instructions cover all of Manatee County. http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/utilities/water-conservation/watering-restrictions.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/utilities/wastewater-system/ww-opening-intro.html When your water goes down the drain that's the end of it, right? Actually, that's just the beginning! An intricate network of pipes, manholes, and pumping stations carry wastewater away from your home to a wastewater treatment plant where it can be cleaned. http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/utilities/wastewater-system/ww-opening-intro.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/utilities/wastewater-system/ww-treatment-plants.html Wastewater treatment plants are designed to do one thing - clean dirty water. Accomplishing this can vary from plant to plant due to continually improving treatment technology. Manatee County strives to stay current with the latest improvements in the wastewater industry. Manatee County treatment plants rank among the best in the state. http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/utilities/wastewater-system/ww-treatment-plants.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/utilities/wastewater-system/ww-treatment-system.html Manatee County operates three wastewater treatment plants that serve the southwest, southeast, and north portions of the county. Our system serves virtually the entire urban area of unincorporated Manatee County and the cities of Bradenton Beach, Holmes Beach, Anna Maria, and the town of Longboat Key. The cities of Bradenton and Palmetto operate their own treatment systems. http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/utilities/wastewater-system/ww-treatment-system.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/utilities/wastewater-system/ww-laboratory.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/utilities/wastewater-system/ww-laboratory.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/utilities/wastewater-system/ww-protecting-community.html Manatee County's wastewater systems are vital to protecting both our water resources and our community's health. These systems are a last line of defense against water pollution. http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/utilities/wastewater-system/ww-protecting-community.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/utilities/reclaimed-water/contact-information.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/utilities/reclaimed-water/contact-information.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/utilities/reclaimed-water/about-reclaimed.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/utilities/reclaimed-water/about-reclaimed.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/utilities/reclaimed-water/mars.html The MARS system, which was activated in 2006, is a strategy to reduce aquifer withdrawals and increase the drinking water supply by providing alternative water sources for irrigation. The overuse of groundwater in one of the most stressed aquifer recharge areas in the state of Florida, the Southern Water Use Caution Area (SWUCA), has made finding alternative sources of water critical. http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/utilities/reclaimed-water/mars.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/utilities/reclaimed-water/reclaimed-rates.html These rates are relevant for customers that currently have reclaimed water. http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/utilities/reclaimed-water/reclaimed-rates.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/utilities/reclaimed-water/uses.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/utilities/reclaimed-water/uses.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/utilities/reclaimed-water/watering-tips.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/utilities/reclaimed-water/watering-tips.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/utilities/industrial-compliance/dewatering.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/utilities/industrial-compliance/dewatering.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/utilities/industrial-compliance/fog-control-program.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/utilities/industrial-compliance/fog-control-program.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/utilities/industrial-compliance/fog-control-program/fog-bmp.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/utilities/industrial-compliance/fog-control-program/fog-bmp.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/utilities/industrial-compliance/fog-control-program/grease-maintenance.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/utilities/industrial-compliance/fog-control-program/grease-maintenance.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/utilities/industrial-compliance/hauled-waste-program.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/utilities/industrial-compliance/hauled-waste-program.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/utilities/industrial-compliance/hauled-waste-program/septage-hauler.html Any business wishing to haul and discharge septage waste within Manatee County must apply for and obtain a permit from the Office of Industrial Compliance. A link to the permit application and instructions can by accessed on the Hauled Waste Program information page. http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/utilities/industrial-compliance/hauled-waste-program/septage-hauler.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/utilities/industrial-compliance/industrial-pretreatment.html The Industrial Compliance Section is responsible for administering regulations affecting commercial establishments discharging wastewater into Manatee County’s Sanitary Sewer Collection System. Regulations are designed to prevent businesses from discharging substances that can degrade the publicly owned treatment works (POTW), harm workers, or negatively impact the environment. http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/utilities/industrial-compliance/industrial-pretreatment.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/utilities/infrastructure-mapping-and-damage-prevention/infrastructure-mapping-and-damage-prevention-mission.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/utilities/infrastructure-mapping-and-damage-prevention/infrastructure-mapping-and-damage-prevention-mission.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/utilities/potable-water-system/backflow-information.html As a Manatee County water customer, you expect pure and healthy water. Water suppliers across the continent spend millions of dollars to purify and treat water before it is delivered to you. http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/utilities/potable-water-system/backflow-information.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/utilities/potable-water-system/water-quality-report.html The Manatee County Utilities Department makes a commitment daily to provide the highest quality drinking water to the residents of Manatee County, Sarasota County and cities served. http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/utilities/potable-water-system/water-quality-report.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/utilities/potable-water-system/water-odor-taste-fact-sheet.html Manatee County provides drinking water that meets all safety standards and strives to provide drinking water to each tap in our system that is free from unfavorable odor or tastes. Our experience with customers has shown that due to the subjective nature of odor and taste and other factors listed below that there are a few categories which encompass the vast majority of their odor and/or taste concerns. The information below describes some of these concerns, details possible causes, and for some, provides diagnostic procedures that can be performed by homeowners. http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/utilities/potable-water-system/water-odor-taste-fact-sheet.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/utilities/potable-water-system/water-meter-accessibility.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/utilities/potable-water-system/water-meter-accessibility.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/utilities/potable-water-system/summer-water-consrvtn.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/utilities/potable-water-system/summer-water-consrvtn.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/utilities/water-conservation/50-water-saving-ideas.html Florida's lifestyle depends on a clean, ample supply of water. As you read through these 50 ways to save water, you'll notice that some are simply common sense, while others utilize new technology. However, all are essential to ensuring an adequate water supply to you, your children and your children's children. It's important that we all do our part. http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/utilities/water-conservation/50-water-saving-ideas.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/utilities/water-conservation/watering-tips.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/utilities/water-conservation/watering-tips.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/utilities/water-conservation/watering-tips/water-smart.html In the spring, fall and winter, residents use more than 50 percent of their drinking water on their landscapes. Start using the following steps and you will not only save water but keep a lush landscape. http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/utilities/water-conservation/watering-tips/water-smart.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/utilities/water-conservation/watering-tips/skip_a_week.html The Southwest Florida Water Management District (SWFWMD) has created the “Skip A Week” program. This program or “Club” as Manatee County calls it, encourages all property owners join the program and agree to water their lawn only every other week during the cool months of December, January and February. http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/utilities/water-conservation/watering-tips/skip_a_week.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/utilities/water-conservation/programs.html Promoting water conservation programs to protect our priceless natural treasure is a primary responsibility of the Manatee County Water Conservation Division. http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/utilities/water-conservation/programs.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/utilities/water-conservation/programs/education-programs.html Manatee County offers various programs and services to assist in educating the public on the importance of water conservation. http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/utilities/water-conservation/programs/education-programs.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/public-safety/emergency-medical-services/from-the-chief.html Manatee County Emergency Medical Service (MCEMS) is an organization strongly committed to providing quality prehospital medical care to the citizens and visitors of our community. Our paramedics and EMTs strive to serve the public in a manner second to none. Our core set of values includes Honesty, Integrity, Commitment, Accountability and Professionalism (HICAP). http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/public-safety/emergency-medical-services/from-the-chief.html Public Safety http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/public-safety/emergency-medical-services/from-the-chief/Patient-Survey.html We are committed to providing you with the best experience possible. Please take a few minutes to fill out this survey on the timeliness and quality of the services you received. Thank you! http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/public-safety/emergency-medical-services/from-the-chief/Patient-Survey.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/public-safety/emergency-medical-services/recruitment.html In a rapidly growing community our desire to maintain the quality of patient care is paramount. In order to do this we need you - qualified Paramedics and EMT's. The Department recognizes the tremendous value of its people. Ethical leadership combined with strong vision ensures that your best interests will be at the forefront. We offer competitive salaries, an excellent benefit package, and are an equal opportunity employer. http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/public-safety/emergency-medical-services/recruitment.html Public Safety http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/public-safety/emergency-medical-services/special-teams.html Manatee County EMS has several different special teams from which to choose. Each team has its own specific requirements which can be found in the department's General Orders. Some teams are open to all personnel and others are limited to Charge Paramedic positions only. Below is a list of each team, and a little about each team and its requirements. http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/public-safety/emergency-medical-services/special-teams.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/public-safety/emergency-medical-services/public-information-.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/public-safety/emergency-medical-services/public-information-.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/public-safety/emergency-medical-services/public-information-/move-over.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/public-safety/emergency-medical-services/public-information-/move-over.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/public-safety/emergency-medical-services/public-information-/webelo-training.html Lieutenant Scott Kemp along with Medic 8's crew (Maria Allen, Susie Leonard, and Kristin Kray) assisted the Boy Scouts of America's Pack 22 Webelos den in obtaining their "Readyman Badge" This training consisted of first aid and what do do in the case of an emergency. http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/public-safety/emergency-medical-services/public-information-/webelo-training.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/public-safety/emergency-medical-services/Employee-Recognition.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/public-safety/emergency-medical-services/Employee-Recognition.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/public-safety/emergency-medical-services/Employee-Recognition/2011.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/public-safety/emergency-medical-services/Employee-Recognition/2011.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/public-safety/radio.html The Radio Division primarily maintains and operates Manatee County 800 MHz trunked radio systems. This network serves as a primary interoperable communications system during emergencies. http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/public-safety/radio.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/public-safety/all-hazards/hurricane-tropical-weather/hurricanes-and-boating.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/public-safety/all-hazards/hurricane-tropical-weather/hurricanes-and-boating.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/public-safety/all-hazards/hurricane-tropical-weather/hurricane-info.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/public-safety/all-hazards/hurricane-tropical-weather/hurricane-info.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/public-safety/all-hazards/hurricane-tropical-weather/before-the-season-starts.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/public-safety/all-hazards/hurricane-tropical-weather/before-the-season-starts.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/public-safety/all-hazards/hurricane-tropical-weather/evacuation-checklist.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/public-safety/all-hazards/hurricane-tropical-weather/evacuation-checklist.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/public-safety/all-hazards/hurricane-tropical-weather/portable-generator-tips.html Portable generators are useful when temporary or remote electric power is needed, but they can be hazardous. 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In 1973, the Flood Disaster Protection Act was passed. The Act prohibited most types of Federal Assistance for acquisition or construction of buildings in the floodplains of non-participating communities. It also required that buildings located in identified flood hazard areas have flood insurance coverage as a condition of receiving Federal financial assistance or loans from federally insured or regulated lenders, and as a condition for receiving federal disaster assistance. The following are fact sheets, brochures, and booklets on the National Flood Insurance Program and flood insurance. Flood insurance is available for everyone, not just the high-risk zones. Approximately 25% of flood insurance claims are from the low- to moderate-risk zones. http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/building-and-development-services/building/floodplain-management/NFIP.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/building-and-development-services/building/floodplain-management/building_flood_protection_information.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/building-and-development-services/building/floodplain-management/building_flood_protection_information.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/parks-and-recreation/bray_recreation_center/bray-pool/lifeguard-training.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/parks-and-recreation/bray_recreation_center/bray-pool/lifeguard-training.html Parks and Recreation http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/parks-and-recreation/bray_recreation_center/group-Exercise-schedule.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/parks-and-recreation/bray_recreation_center/group-Exercise-schedule.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/utilities/contact-us.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/utilities/contact-us.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/utilities/about-department.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/utilities/about-department.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/utilities/utilities-bill-payment-area/account-listing.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/utilities/utilities-bill-payment-area/account-listing.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/utilities/utilities-bill-payment-area/account-listing/account-overview.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/utilities/utilities-bill-payment-area/account-listing/account-overview.html 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http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/utilities/utilities-bill-payment-area/account-listing/account-overview/statements.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/utilities/utilities-bill-payment-area/account-listing/account-overview/statements.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/utilities/utilities-bill-payment-area/account-listing/account-overview/statements/delivery-method.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/utilities/utilities-bill-payment-area/account-listing/account-overview/statements/delivery-method.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/utilities/utilities-bill-payment-area/utilities-error-page.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/utilities/utilities-bill-payment-area/utilities-error-page.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/risk-management.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/risk-management.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/financial-management/purchasing/vendor-registration.html Manatee County invites businesses to register as Vendors with our County. http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/financial-management/purchasing/vendor-registration.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/building-and-development-services/planning/comprehensive-planning-section/hazard-mitigation.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/building-and-development-services/planning/comprehensive-planning-section/hazard-mitigation.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/financial-management/impact-fees-administration/Monthly-Impact-Fee-Reports/fy-2007-2008.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/financial-management/impact-fees-administration/Monthly-Impact-Fee-Reports/fy-2007-2008.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/financial-management/budget-office-administration/prior-year-budget-information/FY05-Budget-Information.html Here you can find the adopted budget for FY05. http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/financial-management/budget-office-administration/prior-year-budget-information/FY05-Budget-Information.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/financial-management/budget-office-administration/prior-year-budget-information/FY06-Budget-Information.html Here you can find the adopted budget from FY06. http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/financial-management/budget-office-administration/prior-year-budget-information/FY06-Budget-Information.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/financial-management/budget-office-administration/prior-year-budget-information/FY07-Budget-Information.html Here you can find the adopted budget for FY07. http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/financial-management/budget-office-administration/prior-year-budget-information/FY07-Budget-Information.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/financial-management/how-will-we-pay/half-cent-sales-tax.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/financial-management/how-will-we-pay/half-cent-sales-tax.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/financial-management/how-will-we-pay/health-care-sales-surtax.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/financial-management/how-will-we-pay/health-care-sales-surtax.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/financial-management/how-will-we-pay/26-13-plan.html The 26/13 Plan is an idea to provide true property tax relief to Manatee County residents while finding a more sensible way to pay for Manatee Government. Right now Manatee County property owners are shouldering the load of property tax-related expenditures. If you own a home or other property, your annual tax dollars are supporting 60 percent of the county’s property tax-related expenses, or about a third of the overall county budget. http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/financial-management/how-will-we-pay/26-13-plan.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/financial-management/purchasing/manatee-county-logo.html The use of the Manatee County logo shall be limited to Vendors applying the logo to documents to be submitted to the County pursuant to a procurement or purchasing solicitation by the County. http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/financial-management/purchasing/manatee-county-logo.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/financial-management/impact-fees-administration/Impact-Fee-Maps.html Under Section 805 of the Manatee County Land Development Code, the County is divided into 4 geographic regions for the collection and expenditure of road impact fees. This division helps to ensure that impact fees are used to fund capacity improvements in the regions in which they were actually collected. The 4 road benefit districts into which the county is divided may be generally described as follows: - North East (NE) - The area north of the Manatee River & east of I-75 - North West (NW) - The area north of the Manatee River & west of I-75 - South West (SW) - The area south of the Manatee River & west of US 301 - South East (SE) - The area south of the Manatee River & east of US 301 http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/financial-management/impact-fees-administration/Impact-Fee-Maps.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/financial-management/impact-fees-administration/Impact-Fee-Procedures.html The Administrative Procedures Manual was developed to document the tasks performed by county staff in support of Manatee County's Impact Fee Program. The manual is in compliance with the relevant sections of the Land Development Code. The Administrative Procedures Manual is currently being revised. To view the ordinances on which it is based, select one of the links listed below. http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/financial-management/impact-fees-administration/Impact-Fee-Procedures.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/financial-management/budget-office-administration/prior-year-budget-information.html This area is an archive of previous years' budget information, including adopted budgets, budget messages, Capital Improvement Programs (CIP) and Decision Unit Reports. http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/financial-management/budget-office-administration/prior-year-budget-information.html Financial Management http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/financial-management/how-will-we-pay/26-13-plan/how-will-we-pay-presentation.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/financial-management/how-will-we-pay/26-13-plan/how-will-we-pay-presentation.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/financial-management/impact-fees-administration/Monthly-Impact-Fee-Reports/fy-2009-2010.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/financial-management/impact-fees-administration/Monthly-Impact-Fee-Reports/fy-2009-2010.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/financial-management/impact-fees-administration/Monthly-Impact-Fee-Reports/fy-2008-2009.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/financial-management/impact-fees-administration/Monthly-Impact-Fee-Reports/fy-2008-2009.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/financial-management/budget-office-administration/prior-year-budget-information/FY08-Budget-Information.html Here you can find the adopted budget for FY08. http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/financial-management/budget-office-administration/prior-year-budget-information/FY08-Budget-Information.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/financial-management/budget-office-administration/prior-year-budget-information/FY09-Budget-Information.html Here you can find the adopted budget for FY09. http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/financial-management/budget-office-administration/prior-year-budget-information/FY09-Budget-Information.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/financial-management/budget-office-administration/prior-year-budget-information/FY10-Budget-Information.html Here you can find budget information for FY10, including adopted budgets, budget messages, capital improvement plans and decision units. http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/financial-management/budget-office-administration/prior-year-budget-information/FY10-Budget-Information.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/financial-management/budget-office-administration/prior-year-budget-information/FY11-Budget-Information.html Here you can find budget information for FY11, including adopted budgets, budget messages, capital improvement plans and decision units. http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/financial-management/budget-office-administration/prior-year-budget-information/FY11-Budget-Information.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/financial-management/budget-office-administration/FY14--FY15-Budget-Information--Including-CIP---Decision-Units.html Below is information for the FY14 & FY15 budgets, including recommended and adopted budgets, the County Administrator's budget messages, the capital improvement plan and decision unit reports. The budget process goes through stages, the County Administrator's budget message, the recommended budget, decision units the capital improvement plan (CIP) being released in May - July. The adopted budget is released after the final adoption of the budget, which occurs in September. http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/financial-management/budget-office-administration/FY14--FY15-Budget-Information--Including-CIP---Decision-Units.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/financial-management/budget-office-administration/guide-to-the-budget.html Taxpayer's Resource for information, guides and questions regarding the County's budget and budget process. http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/financial-management/budget-office-administration/guide-to-the-budget.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/financial-management/purchasing/solicitations.html All solicitations will be displayed until the opening date. Click the reference number to view the details of the solicitation and download any official documents associated with the solicitation record. http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/financial-management/purchasing/solicitations.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/financial-management/impact-fees-administration/impact-fee-forms.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/financial-management/impact-fees-administration/impact-fee-forms.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/financial-management/impact-fees-administration/impact-fee-study.html Impact fees are one–time fees assessed on new development. When a home or business is built or expanded, it increases the load on County services like public safety, law enforcement, and roads. Impact fees therefore help the County to increase infrastructure capacity and maintain the same levels of service as those provided before new development occurred. The Florida Impact Fees Act, enacted by the Florida Legislature in June 2006, requires that all impact fees imposed in the state be based on the most recent and local data available. Accordingly, Manatee County Government contracted with the Henderson Young consulting firm in 2011 to analyze its impact fee program and ensure that it complied with state requirements. Henderson Young performed this analysis by studying recent growth rates, measuring the current capacity of the County's system of infrastructure, projecting how much capacity should be expanded to accommodate future growth, and calculating the cost of the required infrastructure improvements. http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/financial-management/impact-fees-administration/impact-fee-study.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/financial-management/impact-fees-administration/Impact-Fee-Schedules.html This page allows you to download and review Impact Fee Schedules in effect for various periods from February 17, 2007 to October 1, 2011. It also contains links to information regarding Manatee County's Impact Fee Assistance Program for Affordable Housing. http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/financial-management/impact-fees-administration/Impact-Fee-Schedules.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/financial-management/impact-fees-administration/Monthly-Impact-Fee-Reports.html The Dashboard Reports provide monthly totals and usually have a monthly note that indicates the number of building permits impact fees were collected upon, and the new impact fee revenue for the month. Prior Impact Fee Monthly Activity Reports detailed the impact fees for law enforcement, parks, public safety, and roads that were collected by Manatee County during the designated period. http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/financial-management/impact-fees-administration/Monthly-Impact-Fee-Reports.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/financial-management/indirect-cost-plan-information.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/financial-management/indirect-cost-plan-information.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/utilities/utilities-bill-payment-area.html If you have not yet registered for MyManatee Passport, please access the registration link to the right. http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/utilities/utilities-bill-payment-area.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/natural-resources/resource-management/preserves/robinson-preserve.html Robinson Preserve is located in northwestern Bradenton, in the Palma Sola area, across the street from the Palma Sola Botanical Gardens. This 487-acre preserve has undergone an incredible transformation from disturbed farmland to coastal and wetland habitats. To restore the land to its natural state, the Natural Resources Department has partnered with a number of state and local agencies. Funding for Robinson Preserve was provided by Florida Communities Trust Florida Forever Program as well as the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, Florida Department of Environmental Protection, Sarasota Bay Estuary Program, Florida Communities Trust, Army Corps of Engineers, and Southwest Florida Water Management District. The restoration process is nearly finished! To date, numerous exotic invasive plants have been removed, effectively opening up the land for native plants to flourish. The preserve's new waterway system will help restore the tidal flow within the coastal habitats. Robinson Preserve also features numerous recreational opportunities for the community. Resources for low-impact environmental activities include hiking and biking trails and a canoe/kayak launch. Additional amenities include observation towers and platforms, picnic areas, and a visitors center. http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/natural-resources/resource-management/preserves/robinson-preserve.html Greg Blanchard and Melissa Nell http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/natural-resources/resource-management/robinson-preserve.html Robinson Preserve is located in northwestern Bradenton, in the Palma Sola area, across the street from the Palma Sola Botanical Gardens. This 487-acre preserve has undergone an incredible transformation from disturbed farmland to coastal and wetland habitats. To restore the land to its natural state, the Natural Resources Department has partnered with a number of state and local agencies. Funding for Robinson Preserve was provided by Florida Communities Trust Florida Forever Program as well as the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, Florida Department of Environmental Protection, Sarasota Bay Estuary Program, Florida Communities Trust, Army Corps of Engineers, and Southwest Florida Water Management District. The restoration process is nearly finished! To date, numerous exotic invasive plants have been removed, effectively opening up the land for native plants to flourish. The preserve's new waterway system will help restore the tidal flow within the coastal habitats. Robinson Preserve also features numerous recreational opportunities for the community. Resources for low-impact environmental activities include hiking and biking trails and a canoe/kayak launch. Additional amenities include observation towers and platforms, picnic areas, and a visitors center. http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/natural-resources/resource-management/robinson-preserve.html Greg Blanchard and Melissa Nell http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/natural-resources/resource-management/preserves/jiggs-landing.html Jigg's Landing on the Ever's Reservoir offers freshwater fishing and canoeing opportunities on the Evers Reservoir and Braden River. The property was purchased in 1944 by Al (Jiggs) and Agnes Metcalf and included a 7-acre piece of property. Their dream was to create a fish camp on the banks of the Braden River and they did so, creating a landmark that served Manatee County for more than 40 years. Jiggs Landing has undergone extensive rennovations for the past year. The preserve re-opened on December 11, 2010 and is now open to the public. http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/natural-resources/resource-management/preserves/jiggs-landing.html Melissa Nell and Sandy Metcalf http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/natural-resources/resource-management/jiggs-landing.html Jigg's Landing on the Ever's Reservoir offers freshwater fishing and canoeing opportunities on the Evers Reservoir and Braden River. The property was purchased in 1944 by Al (Jiggs) and Agnes Metcalf and included a 7-acre piece of property. Their dream was to create a fish camp on the banks of the Braden River and they did so, creating a landmark that served Manatee County for more than 40 years. Jiggs Landing has undergone extensive rennovations for the past year. The preserve re-opened on December 11, 2010 and is now open to the public. http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/natural-resources/resource-management/jiggs-landing.html Melissa Nell and Sandy Metcalf http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/public-safety/animal-services/dangerous-dogs.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/public-safety/animal-services/dangerous-dogs.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/neighborhood-services/library/ill.html Interlibrary Loan (ILL) is a specialized service provided to help patrons obtain material not available in our county's library system. A Manatee County Library card is required. http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/neighborhood-services/library/ill.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/financial-management/budget-office-administration/prior-year-budget-information/FY12-Budget-Information.html Here you can find budget information for FY12, including adopted budgets, budget messages, capital improvement plans and decision units. http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/financial-management/budget-office-administration/prior-year-budget-information/FY12-Budget-Information.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/financial-management/budget-office-administration/prior-year-budget-information/FY13-Budget-Information.html Here you can find budget information for FY13, including adopted budgets, budget messages, capital improvement plans and decision units. http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/financial-management/budget-office-administration/prior-year-budget-information/FY13-Budget-Information.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/neighborhood-services/library/library-calendar-events.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/neighborhood-services/library/library-calendar-events.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/board-of-commissioners/district-3.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/board-of-commissioners/district-3.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/public-safety/emergency-management/kids.html Note: Clicking on the links below will take you away from Manatee County Government's web page. Please have your parents permission. http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/public-safety/emergency-management/kids.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/building-and-development-services/building/inspections/inspector-contact-information.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/building-and-development-services/building/inspections/inspector-contact-information.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/public-safety/all-hazards/hurricane-tropical-weather/special-needs-program.html The Special Needs Program is designed to provide hurricane evacuation assistance to individuals who have no other alternative for transportation or shelter from the storm. http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/public-safety/all-hazards/hurricane-tropical-weather/special-needs-program.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/public-safety/all-hazards/hurricane-tropical-weather/local-radio-tv.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/public-safety/all-hazards/hurricane-tropical-weather/local-radio-tv.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/public-safety/all-hazards/severe-weather/thunderstorms-and-lightning-strikes.html Thunder is frightening... but lightning is dangerous and can occur anywhere. If you can hear thunder, you are close enough to the storm to be struck by lightning. Take the following precautions whenever you are caught in an electrical storm. http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/public-safety/all-hazards/severe-weather/thunderstorms-and-lightning-strikes.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/public-safety/all-hazards/severe-weather/tornadoes.html Tornadoes are one of nature’s most violent, destructive storms and can devastate an area in seconds. A tornado appears as a rotating, funnel-shaped cloud, striking the ground with whirling winds with speeds of up to 300 MPH or more. A tornado spins like a top and may sound like a train or like the engines on an airplane. Tornadoes normally travel for up to 10 miles before they subside. In Florida, they occur most frequently during the months of April, May and June. http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/public-safety/all-hazards/severe-weather/tornadoes.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/public-safety/all-hazards/severe-weather/flash-floods.html Floods, especially flash floods, are the greatest weather-related killers. Flood related deaths outnumber all other weather related deaths. During the 1980s alone there was an average of 110 deaths per year in the United States. http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/public-safety/all-hazards/severe-weather/flash-floods.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/public-safety/all-hazards/oil-chemical-spills/shelter-in-place.html Recommended Shelter-in-place instructions. http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/public-safety/all-hazards/oil-chemical-spills/shelter-in-place.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/public-safety/all-hazards/other-hazards/be-mosquito-smart.html There are various diseases (Malaria, Encephalitis, Dengue Fever, and Yellow Fever) that are transmitted by mosquitos. Living in Florida, we can never truly be mosquito-free, but we can be mosquito smart. There are simple actions that we can take to reduce our risk of infection from one of these mosquito-borne diseases. http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/public-safety/all-hazards/other-hazards/be-mosquito-smart.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/public-safety/all-hazards/other-hazards/wild-fires.html Are you prepared for Wildfires? If you are a Manatee County resident living in a potential wildfire area, please consider the following information: http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/public-safety/all-hazards/other-hazards/wild-fires.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/public-works/administration.html Public Works Director Ron Schulhofer oversees the department’s 260-plus employees who are committed to maintaining professional and high-quality standards. The staff of Public Works manages important community efforts in the areas of: Stormwater, Traffic and Infrastructure Engineering, Transportation Systems Management / Modeling, Project Management, Infrastructure Inspections, Field Maintenance, Traffic Operations and Fleet Maintenance, and more. http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/public-works/administration.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/public-works/engineering-services/engineering-standards.html Manatee County Public Works is now offering Engineering Standards online. Both the Adobe pdf and the AutoCad 2004 dwg file types have been made available for download. These documents are large and downloading time will vary based on your connection. http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/public-works/engineering-services/engineering-standards.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/public-works/engineering-services/infrastructure-engineering.html Infrastructure Engineering oversees engineering, Computer-Aided Design (CAD) operations, design, plans review and permitting. The division also supports field maintenance traffic engineering and stormwater. http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/public-works/engineering-services/infrastructure-engineering.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/public-works/engineering-services/infrastructure-inspections.html The Infrastructure Inspections Division is the arm of Public Works that inspects commercial and development projects, including vehicle access for all commercial projects. Infrastructure Inspections also inspects the horizontal construction aspects of all County projects. http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/public-works/engineering-services/infrastructure-inspections.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/public-works/engineering-services/project-management-services/public-works-assessments/reclaimed-water-assessments.html The procedures for getting reclaimed water assessment projects initiated are as follows: http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/public-works/engineering-services/project-management-services/public-works-assessments/reclaimed-water-assessments.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/public-works/engineering-services/project-management-services/public-works-assessments/approved-assessment-projects.html The following projects have been approved by the Board of County Commissioners at a First Public Hearing: http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/public-works/engineering-services/project-management-services/public-works-assessments/approved-assessment-projects.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/public-works/engineering-services/project-management-services/public-works-assessments/pending-assessment-projects.html The following projects are in the preliminary phase and have not been approved by the Board of County Commissioners at a First Public Hearing: http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/public-works/engineering-services/project-management-services/public-works-assessments/pending-assessment-projects.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/public-works/engineering-services/project-management-services/preliminary-plans.html Preliminary plans for Capital Improvement Projects are put out for review to allow comment from County personnel, contractors, and Private Utilities prior to an advertised bid. http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/public-works/engineering-services/project-management-services/preliminary-plans.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/public-works/engineering-services/right-of-way-use-permitting.html This section oversees the permitting of all construction activity within public rights-of-way. All telephone, electricity, cable television, gas and other private-sector operations must apply for a Right-of-Way Use Permit. Additionally we regulate over-sized vehicle permits. Approximately 225 Right-of-Way Use Permits are processed annually. http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/public-works/engineering-services/right-of-way-use-permitting.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/public-works/field-operations/field-maintenance.html Field Maintenance maintains, repairs and improves approximately 1342 miles of roadway and public right-of-way, including 83 miles of unpaved roads around Manatee County. Field Maintenance also mows more than 8,500 acres of right-of-way several times each year. In addition, sidewalks, curbs, culverts, catch basins and roadside drainage pipe require continual repair and improvement. Our efforts are enhanced with the assignment of road gangs as part of a cooperative program with Manatee Sheriff's Office. Field maintenance is also responsible for maintenance of 150 -plus miles of canals, numerous off-road pipes and the associated structures (this includes cleaning, restoration, mitigation and capital storm damage repairs). http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/public-works/field-operations/field-maintenance.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/public-works/field-operations/field-maintenance/section-responsibilities.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/public-works/field-operations/field-maintenance/section-responsibilities.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/public-works/field-operations/field-maintenance/grading-schedule.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/public-works/field-operations/field-maintenance/grading-schedule.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/public-works/field-operations/fleet-services.html Fleet Services is an internal services division that operates a county-wide fleet management program. The division consists of three geographically separated repair and service facilities with three parts distribution centers supporting management and maintenance services for vehicle and construction equipment items. They collect and analyze data such as vehicle repair, utilization, and life cycle cost, while managing the vehicle replacement process to maintain a safe efficient vehicle fleet. http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/public-works/field-operations/fleet-services.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/public-works/traffic-management/traffic-engineering.html Traffic Engineering designs and reviews of traffic plans for intersections, signing and marking, signals and traffic calming. The division is also responsible for traffic signal timing, traffic signal controller maintenance and communication. Division staffers collect and analyze traffic data (crash histories, traffic volume counts etc.), and they conduct traffic studies. This division also represents the County's interest in the Advanced Traffic Management System (ATMS) projects which will incorporate most of the County's traffic signals into the Traffic Management Center (TMC). http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/public-works/traffic-management/traffic-engineering.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/public-works/traffic-management/traffic-engineering/traffic-engineering-traffic-calming.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/public-works/traffic-management/traffic-engineering/traffic-engineering-traffic-calming.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/public-works/traffic-management/traffic-engineering/traffic-engineering-traffic-counts.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/public-works/traffic-management/traffic-engineering/traffic-engineering-traffic-counts.html 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Operations is responsible for sign installation and maintenance, pavement marking, and construction and maintenance of traffic signals at more than 200 State and County intersections, along with over 2,000 street lights within the County road system. http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/public-works/traffic-management/traffic-operations.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/public-works/traffic-management/traffic-operations/no-parking-request.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/public-works/traffic-management/traffic-operations/no-parking-request.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/public-works/traffic-management/transportation-planning-division.html Transportation Planning is responsible for the analysis and development of the County's thoroughfare roadway system, review of all development proposals regarding transportation-related issues, management of the County's transportation concurrency tracking system, 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http://whiting.intranet/home/government/board-of-commissioners/advisory-boards/code-enforcement-board.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/board-of-commissioners/advisory-boards/code-enforcement-board.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/board-of-commissioners/advisory-boards/CEB-Sp-Magistrate.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/board-of-commissioners/advisory-boards/CEB-Sp-Magistrate.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/building-and-development-services/code-enforcement/nuisance-abatement.html Investigates complaints regarding alleged locations of drug, prostitution and gang activity. http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/building-and-development-services/code-enforcement/nuisance-abatement.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/building-and-development-services/planning/how-will-we-grow.html How Will We Grow? A Conversation with the Community The How Will We Grow? project came about from the challenges that arose from the boom and bust economy during the years 2000-2005. As new leaderships developed, they began questioning the reasoning behind many growth policies as some of the regulations seem to be having the opposite effect. http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/building-and-development-services/planning/how-will-we-grow.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/financial-management/purchasing/doing-business-with-manatee-county.html This information is provided as an overview of how solicitations for goods or services are undertaken by Manatee County. http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/financial-management/purchasing/doing-business-with-manatee-county.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/board-of-commissioners/advisory-boards/mental-health.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/board-of-commissioners/advisory-boards/mental-health.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/board-of-commissioners/advisory-boards/environmental-lands-management-and-acquisition-advisory-committee.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/board-of-commissioners/advisory-boards/environmental-lands-management-and-acquisition-advisory-committee.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/board-of-commissioners/advisory-boards/health-council-of-west-central-florida.html http://www.healthcouncils.org http://whiting.intranet/home/government/board-of-commissioners/advisory-boards/health-council-of-west-central-florida.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/public-safety/emergency-management/shelter-list-table.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/public-safety/emergency-management/shelter-list-table.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/public-safety/animal-services/no-kill.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/public-safety/animal-services/no-kill.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/building-and-development-services/planning/complete-streets.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/building-and-development-services/planning/complete-streets.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/human-resources/apply-for-a-job/other-emp.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/human-resources/apply-for-a-job/other-emp.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/parks-and-recreation/bray_recreation_center/bray-pool/swim-america-swim-lessons.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/parks-and-recreation/bray_recreation_center/bray-pool/swim-america-swim-lessons.html Parks and Recreation http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/parks-and-recreation/Camp-Programs/teen-camp.html Is your teenager too old to go to camp, but too young to get a job? If so, we have just the program for you. http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/parks-and-recreation/Camp-Programs/teen-camp.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/parks-and-recreation/Camp-Programs/tennis-camp.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/parks-and-recreation/Camp-Programs/tennis-camp.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/parks-and-recreation/athletic-leagues/co-ed-kickball.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/parks-and-recreation/athletic-leagues/co-ed-kickball.html Parks and Recreation http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/parks-and-recreation/bray_recreation_center/tennis/adult-tennis-leagues.html The Adult Tennis program offers participants league play four times throughout the year, in spring, summer, fall and again in the winter, for an 8-week schedule each season, and presents a good opportunity to socialize and compete on the courts on a regular basis. http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/parks-and-recreation/bray_recreation_center/tennis/adult-tennis-leagues.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/parks-and-recreation/Camp-Programs/junior-counselors.html Older teens, do you enjoy children? You can gain leadership skills, relevant job experience, and community service hours by volunteering in our Junior Counselor Program. You’ll help organize and lead activities, swim with younger kids, and participate on field trips. Earn the required 100 community service hours for students participating in the Florida Undergraduate Scholarship Program. Space is limited, sign up early! http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/parks-and-recreation/Camp-Programs/junior-counselors.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/parks-and-recreation/Camp-Programs/summer-blast-camp.html Enjoy swimming, sports, relay races, nature studies, and field trips to Astro Skate, Air Heads, Rays Baseball Game, Adventure Island and Busch Gardens. Parents will appreciate our low staff-to-child ratio and optional lunch program. Camp operating hours are Monday through Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Space is limited, sign up early! http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/parks-and-recreation/Camp-Programs/summer-blast-camp.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/public-safety/911/links.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/public-safety/911/links.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/financial-management/purchasing/contact-purchasing-staff.html Purchasing Staff is listed along with their areas of purchasing concentration. http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/financial-management/purchasing/contact-purchasing-staff.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/human-resources/apply-for-a-job/accommodation.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/human-resources/apply-for-a-job/accommodation.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/human-resources/apply-for-a-job/employee-only.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/human-resources/apply-for-a-job/employee-only.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/human-resources/apply-for-a-job/interview-tips.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/human-resources/apply-for-a-job/interview-tips.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/human-resources/apply-for-a-job/equal-employment-opportunity-policy-statement-.html It is the continuing policy of the Board of County Commissioners of Manatee County, State of Florida, to promote equal opportunity for all of its employees and applicants for employment. To this end, the County will continue to recruit, hire, train, and promote, the most qualified persons in all job classifications without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, ancestry, age, gender, marital status, or a disability. Employees or job candidates who are or become disabled within the meaning of the Americans with Disabilities Act will be reasonably accommodated if such accommodations will otherwise permit the employee or candidate to perform the essential functions of the job which the employee holds or the candidate seeks. Employment and promotional decisions will be made in accordance with the principles of the merit system, which affords equal opportunity by imposing only valid, job-related tests and requirements for employment or promotion. All personnel actions such as compensation, benefits, transfers, layoffs, return from layoff, County sponsored training, education, discipline and evaluation will be administered without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, ancestry, gender, age, marital status, or disability. Employees or job candidates who allege that they have been illegally discriminated against should complain in writing to the Human Resources Director or a manager-level employee in the Human Resources Department, Suite 863, 1112 Manatee Avenue West, Bradenton, Florida 34205, (941)748-4501, Ext. 3865. http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/human-resources/apply-for-a-job/equal-employment-opportunity-policy-statement-.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/human-resources/apply-for-a-job/how-to-apply.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/human-resources/apply-for-a-job/how-to-apply.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/parks-and-recreation/parks/buffalo-creek-park.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/parks-and-recreation/parks/buffalo-creek-park.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/parks-and-recreation/parks/blackstone-park.html 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http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/parks-and-recreation/parks/rose-park.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/parks-and-recreation/parks/rose-park.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/utilities/faqs/water-conservation.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/utilities/faqs/water-conservation.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/utilities/water-conservation/programs/rainbarrels.html Manatee County's Rain Barrel Program was started to help homeowners save on their utility bills and conserve water by using barrels to store rainwater for irrigation. Interested customers may purchase a rain barrel kit directly from the Water Conservation Program. http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/utilities/water-conservation/programs/rainbarrels.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/building-and-development-services/planning/comprehensive-planning-section/comprehensive-plan.html The Manatee County Comprehensive Plan, downloadable from this page, is normally updated two times per year to reflect Cycle 1, Cycle 2, and other small-scale amendments to the Plan. We strive to keep the site updated, but to be sure you are downloading the latest version, please contact Kathleen Thompson in Planning Services at 941-748-4501, ext. 6841. Unless you are on our e-mail notification list for the Comprehensive Plan updates, you will not be notified directly of subsequent changes in the future. All of the maps are available for download by navigating further down the page . http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/building-and-development-services/planning/comprehensive-planning-section/comprehensive-plan.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/parks-and-recreation/parks/country-club-east.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/parks-and-recreation/parks/country-club-east.html Parks and Recreation http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/parks-and-recreation/parks/bunker-hill.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/parks-and-recreation/parks/bunker-hill.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/parks-and-recreation/parks/bennett-park.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/parks-and-recreation/parks/bennett-park.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/financial-management/contact-list.html Contact information for the Financial Management Department. Financial Management consists of: Budget Office (includes Impact Fee Administration) and Purchasing. http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/financial-management/contact-list.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/parks-and-recreation/parks/whitfield-park.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/parks-and-recreation/parks/whitfield-park.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/parks-and-recreation/boat-ramps/warners-bayou-boat-ramp.html NOTICE: Currently this boat ramp is temporarily closed for renovations. It should re-open in June. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause. Thank you. http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/parks-and-recreation/boat-ramps/warners-bayou-boat-ramp.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/parks-and-recreation/parks/palma-sola-scenic-highway.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/parks-and-recreation/parks/palma-sola-scenic-highway.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/parks-and-recreation/boat-ramps/state-road-64-boat-ramp.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/parks-and-recreation/boat-ramps/state-road-64-boat-ramp.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/parks-and-recreation/beaches/coquina-bayside-park.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/parks-and-recreation/beaches/coquina-bayside-park.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/parks-and-recreation/beaches/conquia-gulfside-park.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/parks-and-recreation/beaches/conquia-gulfside-park.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/parks-and-recreation/beaches/palma-sola-causeway-park.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/parks-and-recreation/beaches/palma-sola-causeway-park.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/parks-and-recreation/boat-ramps/highland-shores-boat-ramp.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/parks-and-recreation/boat-ramps/highland-shores-boat-ramp.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/parks-and-recreation/boat-ramps/lake-manatee-boat-ramp.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/parks-and-recreation/boat-ramps/lake-manatee-boat-ramp.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/parks-and-recreation/boat-ramps/fort-hamer-boat-ramp.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/parks-and-recreation/boat-ramps/fort-hamer-boat-ramp.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/parks-and-recreation/beaches/manatee-beach-park.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/parks-and-recreation/beaches/manatee-beach-park.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/parks-and-recreation/beaches/bayfront-park.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/parks-and-recreation/beaches/bayfront-park.html Parks and Recreation http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/utilities/recycling/commercial-recycling.html Over 75% of what is being thrown away at work in Manatee County could be recycled! Half of the garbage in most cities is created by the commercial sector. This includes businesses, hotels, hospitals, and apartment complexes. Reducing this waste not only helps the environment, but can also result in cost savings. Garbage service can cost a business thousands, or even tens of thousands of dollars each year...money that literally goes right to the dump! http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/utilities/recycling/commercial-recycling.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/parks-and-recreation/boat-ramps/coquina-bayside-south-boat-ramp0.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/parks-and-recreation/boat-ramps/coquina-bayside-south-boat-ramp0.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/parks-and-recreation/boat-ramps/coquina-bayside-north-boat-ramp.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/parks-and-recreation/boat-ramps/coquina-bayside-north-boat-ramp.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/building-and-development-services/planning/boards--committees-and-agendas.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/building-and-development-services/planning/boards--committees-and-agendas.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/board-of-commissioners/advisory-boards/historical-commission.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/board-of-commissioners/advisory-boards/historical-commission.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/board-of-commissioners/advisory-boards/unlicensed-construction-activities-panel.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/board-of-commissioners/advisory-boards/unlicensed-construction-activities-panel.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/board-of-commissioners/advisory-boards/senior-advisory-board.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/board-of-commissioners/advisory-boards/senior-advisory-board.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/board-of-commissioners/advisory-boards/affordable-housing-advisory-board.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/board-of-commissioners/advisory-boards/affordable-housing-advisory-board.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/board-of-commissioners/advisory-boards/construction-trades-board.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/board-of-commissioners/advisory-boards/construction-trades-board.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/information-technology/gis-home/gis-interactive-maps.html The term "map service" is used to describe interactive maps served online. Our interactive map services are built on ArcGIS Server from ESRI. ArcGIS Server provides advantages such as faster browsing, better security, and more manageable development life cycles. Our ultimate goal is to provide you, the customer, with a faster, more intuitive map browsing experience. We recommend that you use either Firefox or Chrome as your browser when using these map services as Firefox and Chrome are optimized for Javascript and these map services rely very heavily on Javascript, this will provide you with the best overall browsing experience. http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/information-technology/gis-home/gis-interactive-maps.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/board-of-commissioners/bocc-meetings/bocc-meeting-schedule.html Here you'll find a calendar of scheduled meetings and work sessions for the Board of County Commissioners for the year. Additional information about a meeting or work session, including the location and agenda, is found on this page under the Agenda Documents or View Calendar links. Special or emergency meetings as well as additional meetings or work sessions may be scheduled as required. Modifications to this calendar may be made at the discretion of the Board of County Commissioners. http://whiting.intranet/home/government/board-of-commissioners/bocc-meetings/bocc-meeting-schedule.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/board-of-commissioners/advisory-boards/planning-commission.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/board-of-commissioners/advisory-boards/planning-commission.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/board-of-commissioners/advisory-boards/library-board.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/board-of-commissioners/advisory-boards/library-board.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/parks-and-recreation/parks/dog-leg-canine-Park.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/parks-and-recreation/parks/dog-leg-canine-Park.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/board-of-commissioners/advisory-boards/childrens-services-advisory-board.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/board-of-commissioners/advisory-boards/childrens-services-advisory-board.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/public-safety/911/naed.html The NAED is a non-profit standard-setting organization promoting safe and effective emergency dispatch services world-wide. Comprised of three allied Academies for medical, fire and police dispatching, the NAED supports first-responder related research, unified protocol application, legislation for emergency call center regulation, and strengthening the emergency dispatch community through education, certification, and accreditation. http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/public-safety/911/naed.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/public-safety/911/ecc-staff.html Contact information for our Administrative Staff http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/public-safety/911/ecc-staff.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/public-safety/911/ecc-staff/admin.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/public-safety/911/ecc-staff/admin.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/human-resources/eeo-policy-statement.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/human-resources/eeo-policy-statement.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/property-management/survey/survey-related-news.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/property-management/survey/survey-related-news.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/property-management/survey/forms.html Information to help citizens and surveying professionals. http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/property-management/survey/forms.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/property-management/survey/survey-control.html Maps, drawings and other files to help you find Survey Control in Manatee County. http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/property-management/survey/survey-control.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/property-management/survey/survey-case-law.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/property-management/survey/survey-case-law.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/property-management/survey/secondary-control.html The Manatee County Survey Division is now offering surveyors the opportunity to assist with creating Secondary Control throughout the County. http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/property-management/survey/secondary-control.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/property-management/survey/projects.html Photographs and summaries of current and past projects. http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/property-management/survey/projects.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/building-and-development-services/planning/how-will-we-grow/past-presentations.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/building-and-development-services/planning/how-will-we-grow/past-presentations.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/parks-and-recreation/parks/gtbray-park.html G.T. Bray Park is Manatee County's recreational hub and the centerpiece of an impressive Parks and Recreation Department. http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/parks-and-recreation/parks/gtbray-park.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/public-safety/emergency-management/emergency-resources/evacuation-zones.html Locate the storm surge zone/category of your home or business located within Manatee County. http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/public-safety/emergency-management/emergency-resources/evacuation-zones.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/parks-and-recreation/parks/lincoln-park.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/parks-and-recreation/parks/lincoln-park.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/board-of-commissioners/advisory-boards.html Advisory Boards give County residents a chance to participate in County government by providing input, expertise, experience and guidance in the decision making process of the County. http://whiting.intranet/home/government/board-of-commissioners/advisory-boards.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/human-resources/apply-for-a-job/veteranspreference.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/human-resources/apply-for-a-job/veteranspreference.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/parks-and-recreation/parks/east-bradenton-park.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/parks-and-recreation/parks/east-bradenton-park.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/parks-and-recreation/amenities/tennis.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/parks-and-recreation/amenities/tennis.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/public-safety/emergency-management/spanish-information.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/public-safety/emergency-management/spanish-information.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/neighborhood-services/library/library-policies.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/neighborhood-services/library/library-policies.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/neighborhood-services/library/about-us.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/neighborhood-services/library/about-us.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/neighborhood-services/library/library-card-requirements.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/neighborhood-services/library/library-card-requirements.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/parks-and-recreation/beaches.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/parks-and-recreation/beaches.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/parks-and-recreation/parks/myakka-community-park.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/parks-and-recreation/parks/myakka-community-park.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/parks-and-recreation/parks/pride-park.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/parks-and-recreation/parks/pride-park.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/parks-and-recreation/parks/ola-mae-sims-park.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/parks-and-recreation/parks/ola-mae-sims-park.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/property-management/survey/links.html Helpful links to land surveying resources. http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/property-management/survey/links.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/property-management/survey/benchmark.html The Survey Division is currently installing benchmarks in preparation for new flood maps being released. Installation of the benchmarks throughout the County may help with flood insurance savings for citizens of Manatee County. Citizens can now purchase naming rights to benchmarks. (Photo available at NGS Historic Photos http://www.photolib.noaa.gov/cgs/geodesy.html). http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/property-management/survey/benchmark.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/board-of-commissioners/council-of-governments.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/board-of-commissioners/council-of-governments.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/neighborhood-services/community-development/developers/invitation-to-bid.html Contractors interested in participating in our housing repair and replacement programs can access our recent bid packages and announcements here. If you have any questions regarding the programs, please email linda.childs@mymanatee.org. Thank you for your interest in Manatee County. http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/neighborhood-services/community-development/developers/invitation-to-bid.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/property-management/survey/about-survey.html The Survey Division serves the citizens of Manatee County by providing County Departments land surveying services in compliance with the Florida Administrative Code pursuant to Florida Statutes. (Photo available at NGS Historic Photos http://www.photolib.noaa.gov/cgs/geodesy.html). http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/property-management/survey/about-survey.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/property-management/survey/downloads.html Assorted files available for download. http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/property-management/survey/downloads.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/parks-and-recreation/ft-hamer-facility.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/parks-and-recreation/ft-hamer-facility.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/public-works/transit-paratransit/new-dt-station.html Manatee County Area Transit buses are picking up riders at the new downtown transfer station as of Nov. 10. Buses will stop picking up riders at its longtime location west of the Historic Courthouse on Friday, Nov. 9 at 8 p.m. The new station is located between Sixth and Eighth Avenues on 13th Street West in downtown Bradenton. Buses from five MCAT routes – 2, 3, 4, 9 and 99 – will pick up passengers Monday through Saturday at 10 to the hour and at 20 after the hour from 5:30 a.m. to 8 p.m. The new station includes public restrooms, an information and ticket booth and an automatic ticket vending machine. It also includes five, 25-feet-tall/10-feet wide public art display sections designed to represent the region’s natural landscape. New route schedules and maps will be posted as of November 9, 2012. http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/public-works/transit-paratransit/new-dt-station.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/public-works/transit-paratransit/contact-mcat.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/public-works/transit-paratransit/contact-mcat.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/public-works/transit-paratransit/about-us.html Manatee County Area Transit (MCAT) serves Bradenton, Ellenton, Palmetto and the Gulf Beach communities. Buses run 5:30 a.m. to 8 p.m., Monday – Saturday. No service is offered Sunday (except for Beach Express). http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/public-works/transit-paratransit/about-us.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/public-safety/emergency-management/learning-opportunities.html Trainings, lectures and meeting opportunities available to the public. http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/public-safety/emergency-management/learning-opportunities.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/public-works/transit-paratransit/ridership/rider-responsibilities.html Information regarding bus boarding, behavior policies, prohibitions, accessibility and disability accommodations. http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/public-works/transit-paratransit/ridership/rider-responsibilities.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/public-works/transit-paratransit/handy-bus/handy-bus-emergencies.html In the event of weather or other emergencies, regular transit service may stop to allow for evacuations or to take citizens with special needs* to shelters. If you will need evacuation assistance prior to a hurricane, complete the Manatee County Emergency Management Division Assisted Care Questionnaire Form (obtain by calling EOC at (941) 748-4501). In the event of a hurricane the Emergency Operations Center (EOC) will be activated. http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/public-works/transit-paratransit/handy-bus/handy-bus-emergencies.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/public-works/transit-paratransit/handy-bus/handy-bus-ada.html The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) gives civil rights protection to individuals with disabilities that are like those provided to individuals on the basis of race, sex, national origin and religion. It guarantees equal opportunity for individuals with disabilities in employment, public accommodations, transportation, state and local government services, and telecommunications. http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/public-works/transit-paratransit/handy-bus/handy-bus-ada.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/public-works/transit-paratransit/ridership/complaints.html At Manatee County Area Transit (MCAT), we strive for excellent customer service. We value our customer's experiences and concerns. MCAT recognizes its responsibility to the community it serves and is committed to policy of nondiscrimination in our mission to a provide safe, efficient, and convenient transportation. http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/public-works/transit-paratransit/ridership/complaints.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/public-works/transit-paratransit/fares-fare-policies/route-99-fares.html The fare paid on Route 99 depends on in which county you board regardless of whether you board an MCAT or SCAT vehicle. Verify the exact fare with the driver. SCAT bus passes are not accepted in Manatee County and vice versa. When riding Route 99 or the Longboat Key Trolley, you may have to pay your cash fare even if you have a current bus pass. Note: The R Card is valid on all routes in both counties. http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/public-works/transit-paratransit/fares-fare-policies/route-99-fares.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/public-works/transit-paratransit/fares-fare-policies/discount-fare-eligibility.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/public-works/transit-paratransit/fares-fare-policies/discount-fare-eligibility.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/public-works/transit-paratransit/transit-information.html Learn more on how public transportation provides an affordable, necessary, alternative to driving. http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/public-works/transit-paratransit/transit-information.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/public-works/transit-paratransit/advertise-on-mcat.html Advertising on MCAT buses and trolleys can help you reach a diverse buying audience in a captive environment. http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/public-works/transit-paratransit/advertise-on-mcat.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/public-works/transit-paratransit/detours-and-important-info.html Road construction, weather, special events — a variety of circumstances may cause MCAT to temporarily detour a route from its normal path. Route detour maps and schedules along with special and holiday service notices will be posted here. http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/public-works/transit-paratransit/detours-and-important-info.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/public-works/transit-paratransit/fares-fare-policies/31-day-pass.html The regular 31 Day M Card unlimited ride pass is $30. The discounted 31 Day M Card unlimited ride pass is $15 (refer to Discount Fare Eligibility information for discount passes). Remember, the 31 days are counted from the first date you activate the M Card by using it in the fare box. Transfers are not required when using an unlimited ride M Card. Just swipe and go! http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/public-works/transit-paratransit/fares-fare-policies/31-day-pass.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/public-works/transit-paratransit/fares-fare-policies/7-day-pass.html MCAT also offers a 7 Day M Card unlimited ride pass for $15. The discount 7 Day M Card unlimited ride pass is $7.50 (refer to Discount Fare Eligibility information for discount passes). Ride MCAT as much as you need for 7 calendar days from the first date you activate you M Card in an MCAT fare box. As with any unlimited ride M Cards, don't worry about paying for transfers...just swipe and go! http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/public-works/transit-paratransit/fares-fare-policies/7-day-pass.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/public-works/transit-paratransit/fares-fare-policies/1-day-pass.html MCAT offers a 1 Day M Card unlimited ride pass for $3. The discount 1 Day M Card unlimited ride pass is $1.50 (refer to Discount Fare Eligibility information for discount passes) Purchase this M Card directly from a ticket vending machine or the fare box on any transit bus (1 Day discount M Cards may only be purchase on the bus, not at the ticket booth or other ticket outlets). Then ride MCAT unlimited for the 24 hour period imprinted on the pass. Don't worry about paying for transfers... just swipe and go! http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/public-works/transit-paratransit/fares-fare-policies/1-day-pass.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/public-works/transit-paratransit/fares-fare-policies/transfers.html SCAT does not issue transfers at any time. MCAT transfers are neither issued, nor accepted while in Sarasota County. MCAT transfers issues in Manatee County are for transit in Manatee County only. http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/public-works/transit-paratransit/fares-fare-policies/transfers.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/public-works/transit-paratransit/handy-bus/handy-bus-system.html You must be able to provide for your own needs during transportation or have a personal care attendant accompany you. Carry-on packages are welcome. To ensure room for other riders and for your safety, please limit packages to what you and your companion can carry. The driver may assist you in loading/unloading your packages on/off the bus, limited to one trip to the door. If the customer brings more than the allowable limit, the trip will be declined and it will be the customer’s responsibility to find alternative transportation. http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/public-works/transit-paratransit/handy-bus/handy-bus-system.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/public-works/transit-paratransit/handy-bus/handy-bus-regulations-policies.html To provide a comfortable and safe handy bus service, please follow our basic regulations and policies. http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/public-works/transit-paratransit/handy-bus/handy-bus-regulations-policies.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/public-works/transit-paratransit/handy-bus/handy-bus-registration.html To ride the Handy Bus you must be registered with MCAT. Apply: (941) 747-1739, Monday – Friday, 2 p.m.– 4 p.m. Reservation-based origin to destination service for eligible riders within Manatee County, Monday – Friday. http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/public-works/transit-paratransit/handy-bus/handy-bus-registration.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/public-works/transit-paratransit/planning.html Planning includes reports on and evaluations of MCAT's current and proposed future system. http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/public-works/transit-paratransit/planning.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/public-works/transit-paratransit/ridership/lost-and-found.html MCAT is not responsible for lost and found items. Every effort will be made to return lost and found items to their owner. Uncollected items will be disposed of after 90 days at the discretion of MCAT. Hazardous or unsanitary items will be disposed of immediately. Illegal items will be turned over to law enforcement. Contact MCAT lost and found at 941 747 8621. http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/public-works/transit-paratransit/ridership/lost-and-found.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/public-works/transit-paratransit/ridership/station-locations.html Manatee County Area Transit has three transit stations, the Desoto Station, the Palmetto Station and the Downtown Station. http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/public-works/transit-paratransit/ridership/station-locations.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/public-works/transit-paratransit/ridership/bike-racks-wheelchairs.html Information on the proper way to load and unload of bicycles, wheechairs and Strollers. http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/public-works/transit-paratransit/ridership/bike-racks-wheelchairs.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/public-works/transit-paratransit/holiday-calendar.html Holiday service schedule for 2013. http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/public-works/transit-paratransit/holiday-calendar.html http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/public-works/transit-paratransit/transit-development-plan-updates.html Information regarding Manatee County Area Transit’s Transit Development Plan and Transportation Disadvantaged Service Plan updates. http://whiting.intranet/home/government/departments/public-works/transit-paratransit/transit-development-plan-updates.html