MANATEE COUNTY, FL (December 30, 2025) – Due to the forecasted cold temperatures, Manatee County’s Emergency Management Division is coordinating with The Salvation Army to open cold weather shelter space at its Manatee County location, 1204 14th St. W., Bradenton. Check-in will begin at 6 p.m. on Tuesday, December 30, and Wednesday, December 31.

Manatee County Area Transit (MCAT) will provide transportation beginning at 3:30 p.m. from the following pickup locations:

• Turning Points – 701 17th Ave W, Bradenton
• MCAT Bus Depot (DeSoto Station) – 820 301 Blvd W, Bradenton
• Under One Roof – 407 57th Ave E, Bradenton
• Palmetto Police Department – 1115 10th St W, Palmetto

The Salvation Army provides cold-weather shelter for Manatee County’s homeless. Staff monitors the weather for expected temperature drops and prepares extra bedding to increase the shelter capacity.