New Year’s Day will be observed Saturday, Jan. 1.
Government offices will be closed that day and some will be closed ahead of the holiday, including federal offices on Friday, Dec. 31.
Anna Maria and Holmes Beach city halls and Manatee County government will be closed Dec. 31-Jan. 2.
As of Islander press time, Bradenton Beach had not posted its holiday hours.
There will be no Manatee County Area Transit fixed route, handy bus or Longboat Key shuttle service on New Year’s Day but the Anna Maria Trolley will run regular service on New Year’s Day. The trolley also will operate its regular service on New Year’s Eve.
Manatee County parks, preserves and beaches will be open on Jan. 1, but public libraries will be closed.
For more information on Manatee County government, visit www.mymanatee.org or call 941-748-4501.