Procedures to request a road closure permit on a Manatee County road.

Available Virtual Building Inspections

Discover the materials, databases, learning resources, and class that Manatee Library offers to help you conduct research or just learn something new. 

Community Rooms of various sizes are available to reserve at all Manatee Library locations, excluding the Little Discovery Center.

Individual and small group Study Rooms are available to reserve at several Manatee Library locations.

Most Manatee Library locations offer basic one-on-one technology help with a library staff member. These 30-minute sessions assist patrons with Androids, iPhones, tablets, laptops, and library eBook and eAudiobook resources.

With 38 pavilions spread across the county, we offer a perfect venue for every occasion—whether you're hosting a family gathering, a special event, or a community celebration. There's a space for everyone to enjoy and create lasting memories.

Reserve a pavilion in one of our scenic nature preserves.

Recording studios are available at two (2) Manatee Library locations: Central Library and Lakewood Ranch Library.

To reserve an athletic field for a birthday party, group event, or travel ball team, email [email protected] with your requested dates, times, and preferred location. Be sure to review all fees and provide detailed information. Note that staffing, building access, parking, and field markings are not included in the rental.

Our campus is equipped with 23 FIFA regulation fields and a stadium with 3,000+ seats. Each field is comprised of Celebration-seeded Bermuda grass, which has excellent wear tolerance and is the preferred surface for reducing player injuries. Currently, we host a number of field sports on state, regional, national, and international levels.

Manatee Library offers complimentary passes to attractions and museums including The Bishop Museum of Science and Nature, the Big Cat Habitat and Gulf Coast Sanctuary, the Florida Railroad Museum, and Imagine Museum.

Search your address to find your trash and recycling days, evacuation level, police district, fire district, commission district, polling site, flood zone, nearest emergency shelter, park, preserve, library, bus stop, hospital, local schools and more. Some information may take a moment to load.

Manatee County posts budget information for special districts that do not have the capability to do so through those these special districts. 

Information about riding fixed route transit in Manatee County.

MCAT Route 1 from Downtown Station to Ellenton Outlet Mall. Service runs Monday-Saturday except for holidays.

Manatee County Area Transit (MCAT) Route 12- State Road 70 travels between Desoto Station and Lakewood Ranch Walmart. Service runs Monday through Saturday except for holidays.

Manatee County Area Transit (MCAT) Route 13- Palmetto travels between the Palmetto Station and the Downtown Station. Service runs Monday through Saturday except for holidays.

Manatee County Area Transit (MCAT) Route 16- 15th Street East travels between US 41/ Tallevast Road and the DeSoto Station. Service runs Monday through Saturday except for holidays.

MCAT Route 2- East Bradenton runs between the Downtown Station and Red Barn Flea Market Monday-Friday with hourly service on Saturdays.