Community & Veterans Services Announcements

Manatee County Government will receive proposals until October 31, 2023, for the roof replacement of 20 Manatee Housing Authority units located at 908-1017 35th Avenue East and 3501 & 3503 9th Street East in Bradenton.

Recognize and celebrate the many contributions, diverse cultures and extensive histories of Hispanic and Latino Americans.

Local events in remembrance of 911 include the Annual Tribute to Heroes Memorial Service at Riverwalk's Rossi Park.

The proposed Manatee County State Housing Initiative Partnership (SHIP) Program Annual Report for fiscal years 2020-2023 will be available for Public Inspection and comment from August 7, 2023, to August 11, 2023.

Manatee County Community and Veterans Services Department (CVS) is accepting bids on behalf of Real Vision Barber for the Renovation – PHASE II, due Tuesday, August 15, 2023, at 3 PM.

Centerstone of Bradenton is inviting contractors to bid on the Samoset Community Resource Center project scope that includes rehabilitation of approximately 4,390 SF interior space in an existing 13,000 SF building on the Centerstone Hospital & Addiction Center Campus in Bradenton, FL.

Manatee County has prepared a draft 2023/28 Five-Year Consolidated Plan, 2023/24 Annual Action Plan and the 2023 update to the County’s Citizen Participation Plan which is available at the Manatee County Admin building and several library locations.

Included in the regional tributes to our fallen heroes are a Bradenton Marauders Military Appreciation Night.

The Florida Housing Coalition has developed an actionable Roadmap to Address Homelessness Report for the Manatee County Board of County Commissioners, which offers actionable and effective strategies for addressing and reducing homelessness.

Current and aspiring neighborhood leaders are invited to attend the annual Manasota Neighborhood Summit on Friday, May 12.

Manatee County's SHIP Hurricane Housing Recovery Program now open through April 24, 2023, at 5 PM.

Get a rundown of VA Benefits at one of four annual meetings facilitated by our Veterans Services' Counselors.

Manatee County is hosting a commemoration of the 50-year Anniversary of the Peace Treaty that ended the Vietnam war, releasing the remaining Prisoners of War (POWs), March 29, 9 to 11 AM.

Enjoy local programs honoring Black pioneers who used the free space of music to create sound tracks of pride and struggle.

If you earned $73,000 or less in 2022 or aged 60 and over, you can have your taxes prepared by IRS-certified volunteers for free.

Manatee County Community and Veterans Services Department is accepting bids on behalf of Real Vision Barber from individuals, corporations, partnerships and other legal entities authorized to conduct business in the State of Florida, to furnish all labor, materials and equipment for the Renovation Project at 917 26th Ave E Bradenton.

The 2023/24 application period for non-profit agencies interested in applying for human resources grants to assist Manatee residents will be open from December 16, 2022, to January 25, 2023.

Manatee County buildings will be illuminated green, November 7 through 13, as part of a new national initiative of the National Association of Counties (NACo) to show support for military Veterans.

Show support for our Veterans by attending one or more of these community events.

Manatee County low- and very low-income homeowners can apply for financial help for housing rehabilitation and replacement assistance from Manatee County Community and Veterans Services Department through October 24, 2022.

Col. Tillman will discuss his experiences in a free program, presented by Tidewell Hospice and its Tidewell Honors Veterans Program, in partnership with Tidewell Foundation.

The Bradenton Women's Club invites veterans to attend a show and luncheon on Saturday, September 24, 1 to 3:30 PM with guest speaker Michelle M. Thomas, CMSGT, USAFR (retired), and the entertainment will be Bonnie Gray & Dancing Dance Company.

A Tribute to Heroes Memorial will be held Sunday, September 11, 9 to 10 a.m., at the Emergency Services Memorial Site at Rossi Park.

Non-profit agencies and educators who provide services for children are encouraged to register for Protective Factors and True Colors training classes which will be provided in April.

Community organizations can apply to receive funding for projects that benefit low- and moderate-income residents living in Unincorporated Manatee County through April 4.

The Board of County Commissioners unanimously confirmed Lee Washington as the new Neighborhood Services Director at this morning’s Manatee Board of County Commissioners meeting.

The annual regional event on February 25 will provide an interactive virtual forum for neighborhood leaders to share information.

Low or very low income homeowners can apply for 0% interest deferred payment 30-year loans to make code-related repairs or replace dilapidated structures

A Board of County Commissioners Work Session will be held on January 4, focused on foster care in our community.

A wreath-laying ceremony for over 1,500 Veterans interred at Mansion Memorial Park and Parrish Cemetery taking place Saturday, December 18, at 11 AM.

All community members are invited to attend the annual service, honoring all our Military Veterans at 11 AM on 11/11.

Turning Points is hosting a Stand Down event where Veterans and their families who are homeless or in danger of becoming homeless can receive critical-needs services, Saturday, November 6, 8 AM to Noon, at the Manatee County Fairgrounds.

The volunteer board makes recommendations to the Board of County Commissioners about priorities and expenditures of the County’s dedicated millage for children’s services.

Stand for our fallen at local events taking place Saturday, September 11, commemorating the 20th anniversary of this tragic day.

Property owners are encouraged to check to see if their flood zone has changed via the County’s Flood Zone Information Tool.

Manatee County’s Pretrial and Probation Services Division has accomplished much over the past year which will be highlighted during National Pretrial, Probation and Parole Supervision Week (July 18 to 24).

Children's Services will accept online applications from July 12 to 19 from non-profit agencies interested in providing a homeless shelter for families

Amnesty Court, where Veterans can receive assistance with unpaid court fees and finestraffic fees and fines and Driver’s License, is among a long list of services that will be available Saturday, June 26, from 8 AM to Noon at the Sarasota Fairgrounds.

Juneteenth festivities, presented by the Rosalyn Walton Education and Enrichment Services, are back for 2022 and include a reading conference, author and mascot visit and Community Festival.

Hear details about this program--which provides an Internet-service discount of up to $50 per month for qualifying households--in one of the Zoom meetings presented by the FCC June 2 to 6.

Find out how a hurricane can impact your home, whether you’re in an evacuation zone and how to put together an evacuation plan in a virtual town hall series, starting Monday, May 24, with public safety experts and one of our seven County Commissioners.

Manatee County Veterans Services Officer, Lee Washington, is the new President of the County Veterans Services Officer Association of Florida (CVSOAF), representing the 67 Florida county Veterans Services offices and advocating for all Florida's Veterans and their families.

Keep Manatee Beautiful is looking for volunteers to help with small projects in the Washington Park and Ward Temple neighborhoods this Saturday.

Veterans of all ages, along with their spouses and caregivers, are invited to sign up for the event taking place Saturday, April 24.

Celebrate National Library Week (April 4 to 10) by visiting in person or virtually to access a wide range of resources.

The social media campaign, which kicks off on Sunday, March 14, will consist of a daily post, categorized by those who are now protecting, educating, healing, raising our next generation, helping others plan for the future and serving those in need.

The Veterans Services' team is seeking female Veterans to showcase the week of March 15 to 19.

Parrish residents and other interested parties are invited to a public virtual meeting taking place Thursday, February 11.

A long list of virtual Medicare classes will be offered each week, starting January 18, including some in Spanish.

Renee Medina’s interest in joining Manatee County’s Veterans Services Team resulted from a positive benefits appointment with a Manatee County counselor

The public is invited to a ceremony honoring over 1,600 Veterans who are interred at Mansion Memorial Park Cemetery on Saturday, December 19, at 10 AM.

Find out where to get free holiday meals, along with other food distribution events, in Manatee County.

Library Assistant Rich D'Alessandro is Manatee County's Employee of the Year

Dig up details of over 33 communities that make up much of Manatee County’s 2,000 neighborhoods through a new Neighborhood Histories’ Website.

This is the second time in a row that the Division has obtained certification, this time scoring 100% in compliance in all 78 applicable standards.