Manatee County is located on Florida’s gorgeous Gulf Coast. It is bordered by Tampa Bay and St. Petersburg to the north, Hardee and DeSoto counties to the east and Sarasota to the south. The beautiful beaches of Anna Maria Island fade into the Gulf of Mexico to the west. The County seat and the largest municipality in Manatee County is Bradenton. Manatee County has five other municipalities, including the City of Anna Maria, Bradenton Beach, Holmes Beach, the Town of Longboat Key and Palmetto.

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Manatee County

Charlie Bishop

Scott May

George K.

William Bowers

Raquel Bothast

Danielle Frazier

Bob Vagnier

Barbara Sferra

Angie Birdwell

Lee Depalo

Kate Barnett

Philip Reed

Charles Andrews

The Planning and Development team at Manatee County is responsible for shaping the community's growth and infrastructure by overseeing land use planning, zoning regulations, and environmental impact assessments. This multidisciplinary team collaborates to ensure sustainable development, enhance transportation systems, and facilitate public engagement in planning processes, all while preserving the natural beauty and resources of the Gulf Coast region.

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