New Resident Information

On the Road Again

Residents of Manatee County in Florida enjoy convenient access to interstate and state highways, including I-275, I-75, US 301, US 41, State Road 64 and State Road 70. This access makes it easy for travelers to commute to and visit nearby cities and towns, such as:
     Fort Myers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .87 miles
     Sarasota . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15 miles
     Tampa . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51 miles
     Orlando . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .119 miles

as well as other southern population centers, including:
     Miami . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 221 miles
     Jacksonville . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 235 miles
     Atlanta . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  496 miles

The county's public transportation bus system operates six days a week. Fares start at $1, enabling riders to travel as far south as Sarasota's John and Mable Ringling Museum of Art and as far north as Palmetto. Senior citizens (age 60+) and physically challenged individuals are entitled to discounted fares. For more information visit the information booth located just outside the county Manatee County Area Transit.