Manatee County Explores Tapping Into Its $1 Billion Reserves

Manatee County explores tapping into its $1 billion reserves

If Manatee County’s fiscal year 2027 budget is approved in September as proposed, the county’s reserve will reach $1.1 billion.Last year, when the reserves neared $1 billion, Commissioner Jason Bearden pushed to have some of the funds released, but didn’t receive the necessary support from the board to do so. This year, commissioners George Kruse and Tal Siddique are questioning the reserve balance. The county’s general fund balance is already d…

Manatee County schools start new year with record-low teacher vacancies and academic gains

The new school year is officially underway in Manatee County, and district leaders say they’re starting the year with strong enrollment, record-low teacher vacancies and gains across several academic areas.

Manatee County students return for new school year, district celebrates 90% graduation rate

School District of Manatee County staff gathered Monday morning to wave off bus drivers as students return for the first day of classes.

Manatee bed tax sets another June record at $4.6 million - The Anna Maria Islander

In June, the county took in more than $4.6 million from the tourist development tax, an increase of 27.63% from […] The post Manatee bed tax sets another June record at $4.6 million appeared first on The Anna Maria Islander.