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Curfew Laws in Manatee County, FL (2026)

2 rules for unincorporated Manatee County, Florida.

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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

Manatee County's Sec. 2-21-1 adopts Florida's local juvenile curfew law, barring anyone under 16 from public places between 11 p.m. and 5 a.m. on school nights and 12:01 a.m. to 6 a.m. on weekends, enforced countywide by the Sheriff's Office.

Manatee County Juvenile Curfew Hours

Some Restrictions

Manatee County Code Sec. 2-21-1; FS 877.22(1)

Sec. 2-21-1. - Incorporating by reference Sections 877.20-877.25, Florida Statutes. 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. ... 877.22 Minors prohibited in public places and establishments dur...

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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