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Curfew Laws in Manatee County, FL (2026)

2 rules for unincorporated Manatee County, Florida.

Verified from official government sources

Note: These county rules apply to unincorporated areas of Manatee County. If you live within an incorporated city, that city's own rules apply: see the city list below.

Juvenile Curfew

In unincorporated Manatee County, minors under 16 cannot be in a public place or establishment from 11:00 p.m. to 5:00 a.m. Sunday through Thursday, or from 12:01 a.m. to 6:00 a.m. on Saturdays, Sundays and legal holidays. Sec. 2-21-1 adopts Florida Statutes 877.20 to 877.25 as the county curfew, and the Sheriff's Office enforces it.

Manatee County Juvenile Curfew Hours and Fines

Some Restrictions

Manatee County Code Secs. 2-21-1 and 2-21-2; FS 877.20-877.25

The provisions of Sections 877.20-877.25, Florida Statutes, as may be amended from time to time, are hereby adopted by reference as the Manatee County Juvenile Curfew Ordinance, and shall apply within the unincorporated areas of Manatee County. ( Ord. No. 25-60, art. 3(Exh. A), 11-18-25) [...] Law enforcement officers of the Manatee County Sheriff's Office are authorized to enforce the provisio...

Park Curfew

Manatee County parks are generally open sunrise to sunset unless otherwise posted or allowed by special permit. Beaches such as Manatee Public Beach are open sunrise to 10 p.m. Rules are enforced under Manatee County Code Chapter 2-24, and staff may expel violators.

Manatee County Park Hours and Beach Curfew

Some Restrictions

Manatee County Code Ch. 2-24 (Park Regulations)

Sunrise to 10 p.m., unless otherwise posted or allowed by special permit [...] Manatee County employees reserve the right to expel visitors for violation of these rules and/or any listed in Manatee County Code Chapter 2-24.

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