Manatee County was created in 1855. It was named for the manatee or sea cow.
Manatee County is a county located in the state of Florida. As of 2000, the
population was 264,002. The U.S. Census Bureau 2005 estimate for the county is
306,779. Its county seat is Bradenton, Florida. Every January, the Manatee
County Fair takes place on the fairgrounds.
Manatee County School
District
Bordered on the north by Tampa Bay, and to the west by the Gulf of Mexico, the
Manatee County School District is home to more than 42,000 students and over
7,000 employees. The mission of the Manatee County School District is to inspire
our students with a passion for learning, empowered to pursue their dreams
confidently and creatively while contributing to our community, nation and
world.
Manatee County Sheriff's Office
The Manatee County Sheriff’s Office consistently strives to efficiently and
effectively deliver high quality law enforcement services to all those who live
in or visit our area. Our law enforcement staff employs the "community oriented
policing" philosophy, which emphasizes community involvement with problem
solving, interacting with our residents and businesses and taking a proactive
approach to addressing neighborhood issues.
