http://whiting.intranet/home/government/county-administration.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/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/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/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