Manatee County is only a signatory agent for retail alcohol beverage licenses. To apply for a license you must contact the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (https://www.myfloridalicense.com/). Manatee County will review the state license for zoning compliance. A review fee of $50.00 will be assessed.

Manatee County Land Development Code does allow some home occupations without any approvals, with the following limitations: The home cannot take on the appearance of a business. There cannot be any outdoor storage or display of merchandise. There cannot be any retail or wholesale transactions. No assembly, processing or fabrication operations are allowed. No signs advertising the business are allowed. The business can occupy no more than 25% of the home or 200 square feet of the first floor, whichever is less, exclusive of an open porch, attached garage or similar accessory uses. No traffic should be generated in greater volume than normally expected in a residential neighborhood. Please contact the Reviewer on Call at (941) 748-4501 x6894 or [email protected] to see if your proposed business meets the above conditions.

What is an address?

An address is a method used to describe a physical location and is used by law enforcement, fire and ambulance personnel to provide emergency services response, and by the United States Postal Service for the delivery of mail.

Why is an address so important? Because “Every Second Counts in Emergency Response!”

Many people, including those in public safety, view enhanced 9-1-1 as a great emergency response tool. However, without accurate and consistent address information, it cannot always be counted on to help speed-up emergency response. Of the total parts that comprise the enhanced 9-1-1, addressing can be considered one of the most vital.