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Sports & Leisure Services
Director of Sports & Leisure Services : Molly White
Sports and Leisure Services provides access to recreational and educational opportunities while remaining responsible stewards of valuable natural, historic, and cultural resources. This department’s prime focus is contributing to the overall wellness and prosperity of Manatee County residents and visitors.
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Divisions
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Recreation Division
The Recreation Division focuses on three key principles: delivering excellent customer service for top-quality park visits, protecting natural resources while ensuring public access to recreation, and prioritizing wellbeing and health. It operates two fully equipped recreation centers, nearly 40 parks, and provides diverse programs for both youth and adults, all aimed at promoting community wellness and social connection.
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Manatee County Public Library
The Manatee County Public Library System, with its seven convenient locations, is proud to support our growing and vibrant community while also welcoming visitors. We offer an extensive selection of materials, online resources, technology, and engaging programs. We would love for you to explore everything Manatee Library has to offer and join us in our shared love for reading and learning!
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Community Engagement Division
The Community Engagement Division brings Manatee County to life through events that celebrate our growth, connect neighbors, and showcase the places that make our community special. We team up with local organizations and businesses to create unforgettable signature events, introduce new facilities, and keep everything running smoothly with the right permits and protocols. From thrilling tournaments and fun 5Ks to family-friendly gatherings at our parks, beaches, and facilities, we make sure there’s always something exciting happening in Manatee County.
Interested in volunteering at our events? Please visit our volunteer page to learn more Volunteer at Manatee County
Interested in becoming a sponsor? Email [email protected] or call 941-324-5771 for more information.
Interested in becoming a vendor? Fill out our Manatee County Event Vendor Application. If you are selected to be a vendor, we will contact you!
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Manatee Music Series at GT Bray Amphitheater
Enjoy these FREE live concerts, taking place Third Fridays at the GT Bray Amphitheater, 6 to 8 PM, February to May!
Presented by HCA Florida Healthcare
February 20: Doug Deming & the Jewel Tones
March 20: Nauti Girl Band
April 17: Westbound & Down
May 15: Zion Albert
In addition, there will be FREE live concerts, taking place on the East side of the County at Parrish Community Park on FIRST Fridays. See complete line up at https://mymanatee.org/connect/news-and-information/news-and-information/article-detail/sports-and-leisure---community-engagement/2025/12/06/manatee-music-series
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Manatee Music Series at GT Bray Amphitheater
Enjoy these FREE live concerts, taking place Third Fridays at the GT Bray Amphitheater, 6 to 8 PM, February to May!
Presented by HCA Florida Healthcare
February 20: Doug Deming & the Jewel Tones
March 20: Nauti Girl Band
April 17: Westbound & Down
May 15: Zion Albert
In addition, there will be FREE live concerts, taking place on the East side of the County at Parrish Community Park on FIRST Fridays. See complete line up at https://mymanatee.org/connect/news-and-information/news-and-information/article-detail/sports-and-leisure---community-engagement/2025/12/06/manatee-music-series
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Manatee Music Series at GT Bray Amphitheater
Enjoy these FREE live concerts, taking place Third Fridays at the GT Bray Amphitheater, 6 to 8 PM, February to May!
Presented by HCA Florida Healthcare
February 20: Doug Deming & the Jewel Tones
March 20: Nauti Girl Band
April 17: Westbound & Down
May 15: Zion Albert
In addition, there will be FREE live concerts, taking place on the East side of the County at Parrish Community Park on FIRST Fridays. See complete line up at https://mymanatee.org/connect/news-and-information/news-and-information/article-detail/sports-and-leisure---community-engagement/2025/12/06/manatee-music-series
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Manatee Music Series at GT Bray Amphitheater
Enjoy these FREE live concerts, taking place Third Fridays at the GT Bray Amphitheater, 6 to 8 PM, February to May!
Presented by HCA Florida Healthcare
February 20: Doug Deming & the Jewel Tones
March 20: Nauti Girl Band
April 17: Westbound & Down
May 15: Zion Albert
In addition, there will be FREE live concerts, taking place on the East side of the County at Parrish Community Park on FIRST Fridays. See complete line up at https://mymanatee.org/connect/news-and-information/news-and-information/article-detail/sports-and-leisure---community-engagement/2025/12/06/manatee-music-series
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Manatee Music Series at Parrish Community Park
February 6: Eric Von
March 6: Cassie Jean & the Fireflies
April 3: The Doodz
In addition, there will be FREE live concerts, taking place on the West side of the County at GT Bray Park on THIRD Fridays. See complete line up at https://mymanatee.org/connect/news-and-information/news-and-information/article-detail/sports-and-leisure---community-engagement/2025/12/06/manatee-music-series
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Manatee Music Series at Parrish Community Park
February 6: Eric Von
March 6: Cassie Jean & the Fireflies
April 3: The Doodz
In addition, there will be FREE live concerts, taking place on the West side of the County at GT Bray Park on THIRD Fridays. See complete line up at https://mymanatee.org/connect/news-and-information/news-and-information/article-detail/sports-and-leisure---community-engagement/2025/12/06/manatee-music-series
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Manatee Music Series at Parrish Community Park
February 6: Eric Von
March 6: Cassie Jean & the Fireflies
April 3: The Doodz
In addition, there will be FREE live concerts, taking place on the West side of the County at GT Bray Park on THIRD Fridays. See complete line up at https://mymanatee.org/connect/news-and-information/news-and-information/article-detail/sports-and-leisure---community-engagement/2025/12/06/manatee-music-series
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Manatee Music Series at Parrish Community Park
February 6: Eric Von
March 6: Cassie Jean & the Fireflies
April 3: The Doodz
In addition, there will be FREE live concerts, taking place on the West side of the County on THIRD Fridays. See complete line up at https://mymanatee.org/connect/news-and-information/news-and-information/article-detail/sports-and-leisure---community-engagement/2025/12/06/manatee-music-series
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Mixon Farms Market
2525 27th Street East
Bradenton, FL 34208
Our inaugural market on March 15th, 2026 includes Live Music and an “Ag Adventure Day” with a touch a tractor and more!
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Manatee Movie Night at Mixon Farms
2525 27th Street East
Bradenton, FL 34208
Mixon Farms is hosting a Movie Night on January 9, 2026 from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Bring your family and friends, and a blanket or chair to enjoy a special screening of Lilo & Stitch under the stars.
Location: 2525 27th St E, Bradenton, FL 34208
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Location: 2525 27th St E, Bradenton, FL 34208%0D%0ADESCRIPTION:<p>Mixon Farms is hosting a Movie Night on January 9, 2026 from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Bring your family and friends, and a blanket or chair to enjoy a special screening of <span style="font-family:open_sanssemibold, Arial, Verdana, sans-serif;"><strong>Lilo & Stitch</strong></span> under the stars.<br /></p><p>Location: 2525 27th St E, Bradenton, FL 34208</p><p> </p><p><img sf-image-responsive="true" src="/images/default-source/assets/hcafl_fser_north-river-ranch_logodept_15009e47354693142779faff0ce0411fd60.png?sfvrsn=90d53143_1" height="90" style="max-width:100%;" title="HCAFL_FSER_North River Ranch_logoDEPT_150" width="278" alt="" sf-size="27302" /></p><p> </p>%0D%0ALOCATION:2525 27th Street East Bradenton, FL 34208%0D%0AUID:ce259fd9-ca34-4b37-a1d1-30ebbe70b739%0D%0AEND:VEVENT%0D%0AEND:VCALENDAR%0D%0A){kind=small}
Manatee Movie Night at Mixon Farms
2525 27th Street East
Bradenton, FL 34208
Mixon Farms is hosting a Movie Night on December 12, from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Bring your family and friends, and a blanket or chair to enjoy a special screening of Grinch (2018) under the stars.
Mark your calendars for more upcoming Movie Nights!
- January 9, Lilo & Stitch (2025)
Location: 2525 27th St E, Bradenton, FL 34208
Additionally, Parrish Community Park will be hosting Movie Nights. Click here for more information.
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 under the stars.
Location: 2525 27th St E, Bradenton, FL 34208%0D%0ADESCRIPTION:<p>Mixon Farms is hosting a Movie Night on December 12, from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Bring your family and friends, and a blanket or chair to enjoy a special screening of <span style="font-family:open_sanssemibold, Arial, Verdana, sans-serif;"><strong>Grinch (2018)</strong></span> under the stars.</p><p>Mark your calendars for more upcoming Movie Nights!</p><ul><li>January 9, <em style="background-color:transparent;color:inherit;font-family:inherit;text-align:inherit;text-transform:inherit;word-spacing:normal;caret-color:auto;white-space:inherit;font-size:inherit;">Lilo & Stitch (2025)</em></li></ul><p>Location: 2525 27th St E, Bradenton, FL 34208</p><p>Additionally, Parrish Community Park will be hosting Movie Nights. Click here for <a data-sf-ec-immutable="" title="Get more information about movies being held at Parrish Community Park" target="_blank" href="https://www.mymanatee.org/connect/news-and-information/news-and-information/article-detail/sports-and-leisure---community-engagement/2025/08/13/manatee-movie-nights">more information</a>.</p><p> </p><p><img sf-image-responsive="true" src="/images/default-source/assets/hcafl_fser_north-river-ranch_logodept_15009e47354693142779faff0ce0411fd60.png?sfvrsn=90d53143_1" height="90" style="max-width:100%;" title="HCAFL_FSER_North River Ranch_logoDEPT_150" width="278" alt="" sf-size="27302" /></p><p> </p>%0D%0ALOCATION:2525 27th Street East Bradenton, FL 34208%0D%0AUID:4af9a0c4-4d54-42b0-afef-12764da9fb35%0D%0AEND:VEVENT%0D%0AEND:VCALENDAR%0D%0A){kind=small}
Manatee Movie Night at Mixon Farms
2525 27th Street East
Bradenton, FL 34208
Mixon Farms is hosting a Movie Night on November 14, from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Bring your family and friends, and a blanket or chair to enjoy a special screening of IF under the stars.
Mark your calendars for more upcoming Movie Nights!
- December 12, Grinch (2018)
- January 9, Lilo & Stitch (2025)
Location: 2525 27th St E, Bradenton, FL 34208
Additionally, Parrish Community Park will be hosting Movie Nights. Click here for more information.
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Location: 2525 27th St E, Bradenton, FL 34208%0D%0ADESCRIPTION:<p>Mixon Farms is hosting a Movie Night on November 14, from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Bring your family and friends, and a blanket or chair to enjoy a special screening of <strong>IF</strong> under the stars.</p><p>Mark your calendars for more upcoming Movie Nights!</p><ul><li>December 12, <em style="background-color:transparent;color:inherit;font-family:inherit;text-align:inherit;text-transform:inherit;word-spacing:normal;caret-color:auto;white-space:inherit;font-size:inherit;">Grinch (2018)</em></li><li>January 9, <em>Lilo & Stitch (2025)</em></li></ul><p>Location: 2525 27th St E, Bradenton, FL 34208</p><p>Additionally, Parrish Community Park will be hosting Movie Nights. Click here for <a href="https://www.mymanatee.org/connect/news-and-information/news-and-information/article-detail/sports-and-leisure---community-engagement/2025/08/13/manatee-movie-nights" target="_blank" title="Get more information about movies being held at Parrish Community Park" data-sf-ec-immutable="">more information</a>.</p><p> </p><p><img sf-image-responsive="true" src="/images/default-source/assets/hcafl_fser_north-river-ranch_logodept_15009e47354693142779faff0ce0411fd60.png?sfvrsn=90d53143_1" height="90" style="max-width:100%;" title="HCAFL_FSER_North River Ranch_logoDEPT_150" width="278" alt="" sf-size="27302" /></p><p> </p>%0D%0ALOCATION:2525 27th Street East Bradenton, FL 34208%0D%0AUID:ca6bb015-d809-4254-9508-d62da3d9f9ba%0D%0AEND:VEVENT%0D%0AEND:VCALENDAR%0D%0A){kind=small}
Manatee Movie Night at Parrish Community Park
7550 Ft. Hamer Rd
Parrish, FL 34219
Parrish Community Park is hosting a Movie Night on January 2, 2026, from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Bring your family and friends, and a blanket or chair to enjoy a special screening of Inside Out 2 under the stars.
Location: 7550 Ft. Hamer Rd, Parrish, FL 34219
Additionally, Mixon Farms will be hosting Movie Nights. Click here for more information.
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![Add to ICal](data:text/calendar;charset=utf8,BEGIN:VCALENDAR%0D%0AVERSION:2.0%0D%0APRODID:Manatee Movie Night at Parrish Community Park%0D%0ABEGIN:VEVENT%0D%0ADTSTART:20260102T230000Z%0D%0ADTEND:20260103T010000Z%0D%0ADTSTAMP:2/18/2026 3:39:38 PM%0D%0ASUMMARY:Mark your calendars! Parrish Community Park is hosting a Movie Night on January 2, 2026, from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Bring your family and friends, and a blanket or chair to enjoy a special screening of Inside Out 2 under the stars.
Location: 7550 Ft. Hamer Rd, Parrish, FL 34219%0D%0ADESCRIPTION:<p>Parrish Community Park is hosting a Movie Night on January 2, 2026, from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Bring your family and friends, and a blanket or chair to enjoy a special screening of <strong>Inside Out 2</strong> under the stars.</p><p><span style="background-color:transparent;color:inherit;font-family:inherit;font-size:inherit;text-align:inherit;text-transform:inherit;word-spacing:normal;caret-color:auto;white-space:inherit;">Location: </span>7550 Ft. Hamer Rd, Parrish, FL 34219</p><p>Additionally, Mixon Farms will be hosting Movie Nights. Click here for <a href="https://www.mymanatee.org/connect/news-and-information/news-and-information/article-detail/sports-and-leisure---community-engagement/2025/08/13/manatee-movie-nights" target="_blank" title="Get more information about movies being held at Parrish Community Park" data-sf-ec-immutable="">more information</a>.</p><p> </p><p><img sf-image-responsive="true" src="/images/default-source/assets/hcafl_fser_north-river-ranch_logodept_15009e47354693142779faff0ce0411fd60.png?sfvrsn=90d53143_1" height="90" style="max-width:100%;" title="HCAFL_FSER_North River Ranch_logoDEPT_150" width="278" alt="" sf-size="27302" /></p><p> </p>%0D%0ALOCATION:7550 Ft. Hamer Rd Parrish, FL 34219%0D%0AUID:b072b6a6-bb14-4e19-b244-f6fb1dd8036a%0D%0AEND:VEVENT%0D%0AEND:VCALENDAR%0D%0A){kind=small}
Manatee Movie Night at Parrish Community Park
7550 Ft. Hamer Rd
Parrish, FL 34219
Mixon Farms is hosting a Movie Night on December 5, 2025, from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Bring your family and friends, and a blanket or chair to enjoy a special screening of Wish under the stars.
Mark your calendars for more upcoming Movie Nights!
- January 2, Inside Out 2
Location: 2525 27th St E, Bradenton, FL 34208
Additionally, Mixon Farms will be hosting Movie Nights. Click here for more information.
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![Add to ICal](data:text/calendar;charset=utf8,BEGIN:VCALENDAR%0D%0AVERSION:2.0%0D%0APRODID:Manatee Movie Night at Parrish Community Park%0D%0ABEGIN:VEVENT%0D%0ADTSTART:20251205T230000Z%0D%0ADTEND:20251206T010000Z%0D%0ADTSTAMP:2/18/2026 3:39:38 PM%0D%0ASUMMARY:Mark your calendars! Parrish Community Park is hosting a Movie Night on December 5, 2025, from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Bring your family and friends, and a blanket or chair to enjoy a special screening of Wish under the stars.
Location: 2525 27th St E, Bradenton, FL 34208%0D%0ADESCRIPTION:<p>Mixon Farms is hosting a Movie Night on December 5, 2025, from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Bring your family and friends, and a blanket or chair to enjoy a special screening of <strong>Wish</strong> under the stars.</p><p>Mark your calendars for more upcoming Movie Nights!</p><ul><li>January 2, <em>Inside Out 2</em></li></ul><p>Location: 2525 27th St E, Bradenton, FL 34208</p><p>Additionally, Mixon Farms will be hosting Movie Nights. Click here for <a data-sf-ec-immutable="" title="Get more information about movies being held at Parrish Community Park" target="_blank" href="https://www.mymanatee.org/connect/news-and-information/news-and-information/article-detail/sports-and-leisure---community-engagement/2025/08/13/manatee-movie-nights">more information</a>.</p><p> </p><p><img sf-image-responsive="true" src="/images/default-source/assets/hcafl_fser_north-river-ranch_logodept_15009e47354693142779faff0ce0411fd60.png?sfvrsn=90d53143_1" height="90" style="max-width:100%;" title="HCAFL_FSER_North River Ranch_logoDEPT_150" width="278" alt="" sf-size="27302" /></p><p> </p>%0D%0ALOCATION:7550 Ft. Hamer Rd Parrish, FL 34219%0D%0AUID:b4a92b02-e606-4657-92fd-0206974eb831%0D%0AEND:VEVENT%0D%0AEND:VCALENDAR%0D%0A){kind=small}
Manatee Movie Night at Parrish Community Park
7550 Ft. Hamer Rd
Parrish, FL 34219
Mixon Farms is hosting a Movie Night on November 7, 2025 from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Bring your family and friends, and a blanket or chair to enjoy a special screening of Wild Robot under the stars.
Mark your calendars for more upcoming Movie Nights!
- December 5, Wish
- January 2, Inside Out 2
Location: 2525 27th St E, Bradenton, FL 34208
Additionally, Mixon Farms will be hosting Movie Nights. Click here for more information.
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Location: 2525 27th St E, Bradenton, FL 34208%0D%0ADESCRIPTION:<p>Mixon Farms is hosting a Movie Night on November 7, 2025 from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Bring your family and friends, and a blanket or chair to enjoy a special screening of <strong>Wild Robot</strong> under the stars.</p><p>Mark your calendars for more upcoming Movie Nights!</p><ul><li>December 5, Wish</li><li>January 2, <em>Inside Out 2</em></li></ul><p>Location: 2525 27th St E, Bradenton, FL 34208</p><p>Additionally, Mixon Farms will be hosting Movie Nights. Click here for <a href="https://www.mymanatee.org/connect/news-and-information/news-and-information/article-detail/sports-and-leisure---community-engagement/2025/08/13/manatee-movie-nights" target="_blank" title="Get more information about movies being held at Parrish Community Park" data-sf-ec-immutable="">more information</a>.</p><p> </p><p><img sf-image-responsive="true" src="/images/default-source/assets/hcafl_fser_north-river-ranch_logodept_15009e47354693142779faff0ce0411fd60.png?sfvrsn=90d53143_1" height="90" style="max-width:100%;" title="HCAFL_FSER_North River Ranch_logoDEPT_150" width="278" alt="" sf-size="27302" /></p><p> </p>%0D%0ALOCATION:7550 Ft. Hamer Rd Parrish, FL 34219%0D%0AUID:5783f563-9f8b-4b0a-b960-06225ff3cf61%0D%0AEND:VEVENT%0D%0AEND:VCALENDAR%0D%0A){kind=small}
ADApt & Play Expo
3675 53rd Ave E
Bradenton, FL 34203
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Family Fun Night at GT Bray
Family Fun Night at GT Bray Recreation Center on Friday, August 1, 2025, from 4:00 to 8:00 PM, and one of the event highlights will be our Back-to-School Backpack Giveaway for local students.
This free, family-friendly evening will feature:
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🎶 Live entertainment
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🎯 Games & inflatables (including water and foam fun!)
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🍔 Food vendors
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🏊 Pool access for all attendees
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🎪 Local exhibitors and community resources
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Adopt-A-Palooza 2025
1 Haben Boulevard
Palmetto, FL 34221
The largest one-day pet adoption and expo-style event in Manatee County is back this year at the Bradenton Area Convention Center, Saturday, May 31, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.! Find a new pal among over 100 adoptable pets from Manatee County Animal Welfare, local shelters and animal rescues. Visit with over 40 pet vendors. Auctions & raffles!
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Lasting Manatee Community Input Meeting
Lasting Manatee's first of multiple Community Input Meetings has been scheduled. The meeting will take place on Thursday, April 24, from 6pm to 7:30pm at Eternity Temple Church - 716 29th St E, Palmetto, FL 34221.
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![Add to ICal](data:text/calendar;charset=utf8,BEGIN:VCALENDAR%0D%0AVERSION:2.0%0D%0APRODID:Lasting Manatee Community Input Meeting%0D%0ABEGIN:VEVENT%0D%0ADTSTART:20250424T220000Z%0D%0ADTEND:20250424T233000Z%0D%0ADTSTAMP:2/18/2026 3:39:38 PM%0D%0ASUMMARY:%0D%0ADESCRIPTION:<div><img sf-image-responsive="true" src="https://www.mymanatee.org/media/images/default-source/county-administrators-office/events/flyer-for-lasting-manatee-community-input-meeting-palmetto-april-24.png?sfvrsn=ac527668_1" height="2200" style="background-color:initial;color:#333333;font-size:inherit;text-align:inherit;text-transform:inherit;word-spacing:normal;caret-color:auto;white-space:inherit;height:auto;" title="Flyer for Lasting Manatee Community Input Meeting Palmetto April 24" width="1700" alt="" sf-size="1926903" /></div><div><h3 style="text-align:center;">Lasting Manatee's first of multiple Community Input Meetings has been scheduled. The meeting will take place on Thursday, April 24, from 6pm to 7:30pm at Eternity Temple Church - 716 29th St E, Palmetto, FL 34221.</h3></div><div>Manatee County will receive $252,711,000 in Community Development Block Grant - Disaster Recovery funds to support the long-term recovery efforts from 2024 storms Debby, Helene and Milton.</div><div><br /></div><div>Help us learn about the community’s unmet needs and develop a public action plan to distribute these funds!</div><div><br /></div><div>We will hold this public meeting to hear from the community about their unmet needs and collect feedback on projects or programs the community thinks would be most beneficial to support disaster recovery. </div><div><br /></div><div>Funds can only be used for projects that tie-back to the 2024 declared storms. Examples include restoration of infrastructure (roads, bridges, stormwater, etc.), housing, economic revitalization and mitigation, with a primary focus on assisting low- to moderate-income communities.</div>%0D%0ALOCATION:%0D%0AUID:1573cb26-2a44-4eae-aab5-93e79300918a%0D%0AEND:VEVENT%0D%0AEND:VCALENDAR%0D%0A){kind=small}
RUN MANATEE - TOM BENNETT PARK 5K
400 Cypress Creek Blvd
Bradenton, FL 34208
The RUN Manatee 5k series offers THREE adventures to celebrate ONE community. Participants will discover Manatee County's parks, beaches and preserves... on the run! The inaugural kickoff event will be held on Saturday, April 12, at Tom Bennett Park in Bradenton, FL. The 5K run/walk presented by Run With Purpose Nutrition includes a scenic route around ponds and along mixed terrain such as grass, crushed shell and asphalt.
Participants of all age and activity levels are welcome to this day of fitness, food and family fun! Grab a healthy breakfast/lunch, shop local vendors in the marketplace, climb on the Bradenton Kiwanis Playground, or cool off in the new splash pad. There's tons of fun to be had, even if you're not racing!
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Interested in becoming a sponsor?
Email [email protected] or call 941-324-5771 for more information.
Interested in becoming a vendor?
Fill out our Manatee County Event Vendor Application.
If you are selected to be a vendor, we will contact you!
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![Add to ICal](data:text/calendar;charset=utf8,BEGIN:VCALENDAR%0D%0AVERSION:2.0%0D%0APRODID:RUN MANATEE - TOM BENNETT PARK 5K%0D%0ABEGIN:VEVENT%0D%0ADTSTART:20250412T113000Z%0D%0ADTEND:20250412T160000Z%0D%0ADTSTAMP:2/18/2026 3:39:38 PM%0D%0ASUMMARY:The RUN Manatee 5K Series kicks off April 12 at Tom Bennett Park, welcoming all ages and fitness levels. Enjoy a scenic run, shop local vendors in the marketplace, climb on the playground, and cool off in the new splash pad. Fun for all, even if you're not racing! Registration%0D%0ADESCRIPTION:<div><p style="text-align:center;"><img sf-image-responsive="true" src="https://www.mymanatee.org/media/images/default-source/blog-images/run-manatee-web.jpg?sfvrsn=c601ddb3_3" height="286" style="max-width:100%;height:auto;" title="Run Manatee Web" width="424" alt="" sf-size="31540" /></p><p>The RUN Manatee 5k series offers THREE adventures to celebrate ONE community. Participants will discover Manatee County's parks, beaches and preserves... on the run! The inaugural kickoff event will be held on <strong>Saturday, April 12,</strong> at Tom Bennett Park in Bradenton, FL. The 5K run/walk presented by Run With Purpose Nutrition includes a scenic route around ponds and along mixed terrain such as grass, crushed shell and asphalt. </p></div><div><p>Participants of all age and activity levels are welcome to this day of fitness, food and family fun! Grab a healthy breakfast/lunch, shop local vendors in the marketplace, climb on the Bradenton Kiwanis Playground, or cool off in the new splash pad. There's tons of fun to be had, even if you're not racing!</p><h3 style="text-align:center;"><a href="https://runsignup.com/Race/FL/Parrish/RunManateeRyePreserve" target="_blank" title="Go to Run Manatee Rye Preserve Registration Page" data-sf-ec-immutable="">Registration, Schedule & More Details </a><br /><br /></h3><hr /><strong>Interested in becoming a sponsor?</strong><strong><br />Email <a href="mailto:Joanna.Bailey@mymanatee.org?subject=Run%20Manatee%20Query" data-sf-ec-immutable="">Joanna.Bailey@mymanatee.org</a> or call 941-324-5771 for more information.</strong><br /><br /><strong>Interested in becoming a vendor?</strong><br /><a href="https://manateecountyfl.seamlessdocs.com/f/1r70t9wh0rxn" target="_blank" title="Go to Vendor Online Form" data-sf-ec-immutable="">Fill out our Manatee County Event Vendor Application</a>.<br />If you are selected to be a vendor, we will contact you!<p> </p></div>%0D%0ALOCATION:400 Cypress Creek Blvd Bradenton, FL 34208%0D%0AUID:5fc1cf0b-cae3-415a-aaac-daa042a2abb9%0D%0AEND:VEVENT%0D%0AEND:VCALENDAR%0D%0A){kind=small}
G.T. Bray Park
Recreation Center hours:
Monday -Thursday 5:30 a.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Friday: 5:30am -7:00 p.m.
Saturday & Sunday: 7:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
John Marble Recreation Center
Friday 5:30 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Saturday & Sunday 7:00 a.m. -4:00 p.m.
Central Library
Friday - Saturday: 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Sunday: CLOSED
Lakewood Ranch Branch Library
Friday - Saturday: 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Sunday: 1:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.