Useful Links
Manatee County Local Information
Whether you are a newcomer to River Wilderness Community in Parrish Florida or enjoyed our area for a while, this is the information to refer to year after year.
Tax Collector’s Office
Otherwise known to out-of-staters as the Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV), or Secretary of State (SOS) office. Among other services, this is the place where you will update a driver’s license, register your vehicles, update your license plates, pay your property tax, obtain a Hunting or Fishing License or apply for that all-important Homestead Exemption. To see a complete list of available services, visit https://www.taxcollector.com/
The closest Tax Collector office is conveniently located on 4333 US 301 N, North River Office, on 301 just west of I75. In-person appointments can be scheduled online, or for certain services only, can be handled online.
If you are new to Florida, you will need to make an in-person appointment. Be sure to bring proof of residency to obtain certain services, such as obtaining a Florida Driver’s license.
Tax Collector Automobile related links:
In-Person Appointment Scheduling
New Resident information/Forms:
Driver’s license/Learner’s permits
Automobile Registration/renewal
Parking Permits for the Disabled
Property Tax Related Links
Property Tax General Information
Homeowners Property Tax exemptions
Other Links
Register to Vote/Find your Polling PlaceÂ
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Electric Company Florida Power and Light (FPL)
Establish New or Transfer Service
To report a power outage, contact FPL at 1-800-468-8243 (1-800-4OUTAGE)
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Gas Company (TECO)
Establish or Transfer Service , or by phone at (877) 832-6747
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Trash, Recycling, Water & Sewer – Manatee County Utilities
Establish or Transfer Service, or by phone at (941-792-8811
Trash, Recycling and Yard Waste Pick Up Schedule*
Tuesday and Friday: Trash
Tuesday: Recycling
Wednesday: Yard Waste
*Delayed by one day during Holiday weeks. See Manatee County’s website for holiday schedule details.
Please have your receptacles out by 6:00 am on the date of pick up. All cans must be brought in within twelve (12) hours of pick up.
E-scrap and Household Hazardous Waste
Manatee County will dispose of certain household hazardous waste at their Lena Road facility. Visit their website for more details about disposing household hazardous waste.
Please do not dispose of any hazardous waste with your regular trash. The hauler will not pick them up.
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Cable Companies/Internet Service:
Spectrum
855 860-9068
Frontier (available only to homeowners East of Silverleaf Avenue)
877-980-3498
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Emergency Services
Manatee County Sheriff’s Office
Emergencies in progress (dispatch): 911
To report a crime or non-emergency call 941-747-3011, Extension 2260
To Report a nuisance Alligator call 855-FWDGATOR
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Fire Department
For emergencies in progress: 911
For non-emergencies or general information: 941-721-2093
Title Fraud Notification Service – Manatee County Office of Deeds
Title fraud is rare, but if it does occur, registering for this free service through the county allows you to be notified immediately about any transactions on your property (i.e. a lien or title transfer).
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If you experience Title Fraud
Call the Manatee County Sheriff’s non-emergency line at 941-747-3011 Extension 2260 to report that you are a victim of title fraud. The Sherriff’s office will advise you on how to proceed moving forward.