Photos from the Florida-Friendly
Family Festival!

Agricultural Hall of Fame Nominations due by August 31

Do you know someone who deserves to be a member of the Manatee County Agricultural Hall of Fame?  Nominate them!  Please click here for a nomination form.

Gulf of Mexico Oil Spill

Learn more about the latest developments in the oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico.  Click here for more information.

Green Industry- Best Management Practices (GI-BMP)

Are you searching for a company to hire that has been trained and certified in and understands the concepts of Florida-Friendly Landscaping^TM?

Click here for a list of Manatee County companies that meet this qualification.

Click here for more information on Best Management Practices.

Current Watering Restrictions

The Southwest Florida Water Management District goes to a twice-a-week watering schedule.  Click here for more details.

Balancing Work and Family Online Workshop Available

Diana Converse, Family & Consumer Sciences Agent in Hillsborough County, has developed a very informative online workshop on Balancing Work & Family.  Please click here to view this presentation.

Operation Cleansweep can help you safely dispose of pesticides

A mobile pesticide collection program that provides a safe way to dispose of cancelled, suspended, or unusable pesticides at no cost.  Pesticide dealers can participate for a fee.  For more information, please view the flyer.

Mobile Irrigation Lab

Here's a valuable opportunity to conserve potable irrigation water use and save money!  The Manatee County's Mobile Irrigation Lab will come to your residence or business to examine your irrigation practices and make specific recommendations to curtail water waste and improve your landscape.  Possible rebate for reduced potable water use is available!   More...