MANATEE COUNTY, FL (September 23, 2025) – Manatee County is accepting applications for three seats on the Historic Preservation Board, a citizen’s advisory committee that makes decision on Historic Certificates of Appropriateness.
The Board of County Commissioners appoints members to a four-year term; the Historic Preservation Board consists of five voting members who are qualified electors in Manatee County. While no particular expertise is required, persons with experience or training in the substantive areas of historic preservation.
More detailed information on the Historic Preservation Board can be found at this link.
Historic Preservation Board members cannot be employed by the County or serve as a member of another land development-related advisory board serving unincorporated Manatee County.
The group meets a minimum of 4 times a year in the Manatee Room, Fifth Floor of Manatee County Administrative Building, 1112 Manatee Ave. W.
Applications are due Wednesday, October 15, 2025, and may be found online here.
Manatee County Board of County Commissioners
The Board of County Commissioners, together with Manatee County's five constitutional officers, comprise Manatee County Government. The Board of County Commission establishes policy for County departments and appoints the County Administrator who carries out the day-to-day business of the County.