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What's Open, Closed In Manatee County Christmas Weekend 2020
Here are some closures and schedule changes for government offices, facilities and services over the holiday weekend.
MANATEE COUNTY, FL — As Manatee County residents prepare to celebrate Christmas on Friday, here are some closures and schedule changes affecting government offices, facilities and services to keep in mind this holiday weekend.
Manatee County government offices: All offices will be closed Thursday and Friday.
Garbage and recycling: There will be no trash or recycling pick-up on Friday. Friday's schedule will move to Saturday.
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Manatee County Area Transit: The MCAT fixed route, Handy Bus and Longboat Key Shuttle services will not be available on Christmas Day but resume on Friday.
The fixed route and Handy Bus stops operating at 3 p.m. on Christmas Eve. The Longboat Key Shuttle ends services at 7 p.m. Thursday.
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The Anna Maria Island Trolley service operates all holidays. Service will end at 7 p.m. on Christmas Eve.
The Beach Express operates on Christmas Eve and Christmas, while the Beach ConneXion Shuttle operates weekends and holidays from December through April connecting the mainland with Manatee Public Beach.
Manatee County Public Libraries: Closed Thursday and Friday
Manatee County public parks, preserves and beaches: Will remain open to the public.
G.T. Bray Recreation Center: Closed Thursday and Friday.
City of Bradenton government offices: Closed Thursday and Friday.
City of Bradenton trash collection: Thursday's schedule for household garbage, yard waste and recycling will remain the same. There will be no collection Friday, and Friday's collection will take place on Saturday.
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