Manatee County, Administrative county in Florida, US
Manatee County spans 893 square miles along Florida's Gulf Coast, encompassing both urban areas and natural landscapes between Tampa Bay and Sarasota County.
The county, established in 1855, derives its name from the Florida manatee and originally included settlements of Native Americans, European colonists, and African American refugees.
The Manatee County Public Library System maintains seven locations that provide educational resources, genealogy research materials, and digital collections for community members.
The Emergency Operations Center monitors weather conditions and communicates updates to residents, particularly during hurricane seasons and severe weather events.
The county contains archaeological sites at Terra Ceia and Perico Island that reveal materials from ancient Woodland period Native American settlements.
Location: Florida
Inception: January 9, 1855
Capital city: Bradenton
Shares border with: Hillsborough County, Polk County, Hardee County, DeSoto County, Sarasota County
Website: http://mymanatee.org
GPS coordinates: 27.48000,-82.36000
Latest update: May 28, 2025 18:17
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