First of Manatee County's Community Cleanups of the year are happening NOW at Myakka City Community Center and Parrish Community Park! Sites are open until 1:00 p.m. today! Visit mymanatee.org/dropoff for all the details! | Manatee County, Florida Government

🎉 Honoring excellence in our community 🎉 Our VIP & Distinguished Citizen Awards Luncheon brought together community leaders, supporters, and friends to celebrate the individuals who make a lasting impact in Manatee County. A special congratulations to Norma Kennedy, this year’s Distinguished Citizen - a truly incredible woman whose dedication to the community and the Parrish, Florida area continues to inspire. 💙 We look forward to celebrating with everyone at the Manatee County Fair next week

Have you registered for the new Manatee County Utilities' Customer Self-Service Portal yet? Watch this quick how-to video. For answers to frequently asked questions about this enhanced system and additional help, please visit mymanatee.org/utilities. | Manatee County, Florida Government

Deputy County Administrator Evan Pilachowski helps us understand how the Manatee County dam functions and how we notify residents who may be impacted after significant rainfall events. (Please note that the Instagram post of this video automatically posted to MCG Facebook but was removed since it was a duplicate: https://www.instagram.com/p/C_DYjtdxEpJ/.) | Manatee County, Florida Government

A shark was rescued by Manatee County deputies and Mote Marine Laboratory staff after getting tangled up in a crab trap buoy line. MORE: http://www.gulfcoastnewsnow.com/article/shark-rescue-crab-trap-manatee-county-florida/69977346 | Gulf Coast News

Manatee County is growing! Join us at the Manatee County Job Fair on Wednesday, April 20 from 3-6pm at the Bradenton Area Convention Center! Check out the available positions now at mymanatee.org/jobs #WorkThatMatters Learn more: www.mymanatee.org/news___events/what_s_new/seeking_new_employees | Manatee County, Florida Government