Departments

Director: John Barnott

Divisions and services:

• Building & Permitting
• Code Enforcement
• Contractor Licensing
• Environmental Review
• Flood Zones & Floodplain Management
• Planning, Development & Zoning
• Tree Removal

Phone: (941) 748-4501
Email: building.department@mymanatee.org

Director: Elliott Falcione

Divisions and services:

• Meetings & Conventions
• Tourism Development
• Visitors Information
• Film Commission
• Sports Commission
• Powel Crosley Estate

Phone: (941) 729-9177

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County Administrator: Ed Hunzeker

Divisions and services:

• County Administrator
• Citizens Action Center
• Infrastructure & Strategic Planning
• Information Outreach

Phone: (941) 745-3717

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County Attorney: Mitchell Palmer

Divisions and services:

• Legal Representation
• Risk Management

Phone: (941) 745-3750

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Director: Jan Brewer

Divisions and services:

• Budget Information
• Procurement
• Bids & Proposals

Phone: (941) 745-3730

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Director: Rodney Barnes

Divisions and services:

• Apply for a Job
• Employee Benefits
• HR Policies

Phone: (941) 748-4501 ext. 3865
Email: hr@mymanatee.org

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Director: Paul Alexander

Divisions and services:

• Applications & Development
• Automated Systems Maintenance
• Geographic Information Systems (GIS)
• Operations & Administration
• Radio Communications
• Telecommunications Infrastructure & Data Center

Phone: (941) 748-4501

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Director: Ava Ehde

Divisions and services:

• Children's Services
• Fee Assistance Programs
• Library System
• Neighborhood Connections
• Probation Programs
• Senior Services
• Veterans Services

Phone: (941) 749-3030
Libraries Email: library@mymanatee.org

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Director: Charlie Hunsicker

Divisions and services:

• Agriculture & Extension Services
• Athletic Leagues
• Environmental Protection
• G.T. Bray Recreation Center
• Marine Resources
• Outdoor Education & Camps
• Parks, Preserves & Beaches
• Public Pools
• Volunteer

Phone: (941) 742-5923
Email: parksandrecreation@mymanatee.org

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Director: Charlie Bishop

Divisions and services:

• Building Operations
• Construction Services
• Energy & Sustainability
• Parks & Grounds Maintenance
• Property Acquisition
• Public Records
• Survey

Phone: (941) 749-3017

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Director: Robert Smith

Divisions and services:

• Animal Services
• Beach Patrol (Marine Rescue)
• Community Paramedicine
• Emergency Communications (911)
• Emergency Management
• Emergency Medical Services (EMS) & Ambulance

Phone: (941) 749-3500
Email: publicsafety@mymanatee.org

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Interim Director: Chad Butzow

Divisions and services:

• Field Operations
• Infrastructure Engineering
• Manatee County Area Transit (MCAT)
• Roads, Bridges & Infrastructure
• Transportation Planning
• Traffic Signals

Phone: (941) 708-7450
Email: publicworks@mymanatee.org

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Director: Geri Lopez

Divisions and services:

• Community Development & Housing Programs
• Economic Development
• Redevelopment Projects

Phone: (941) 749-3029
Email: REO@mymanatee.org

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Director: Mike Gore

Divisions and services:

• Backflow Inspections
• Drinking Water
• Infrastructure Mapping & Damage Prevention
• Lena Road Landfill
• Sewer & Wastewater
• Trash & Recycling Collection

Phone: (941) 792-8811
Email: utilitiescustomerservice@mymanatee.org

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