Manatee County officials reminded Thursday that March 31 is the final deadline to pay property taxes in the county before interest, advertising charges and late fees are assessed.
This day falls on a Sunday, residents can make payments in person at the county tax collector's offices until 5 p. m. or pay online at taxcollector.com until 11:59 p.m. April 1. Mailed payments should be postmarked by March 31.
Tax collector Ken Burton Jr. said the quickest and easiest way is to pay online with a card or e-check or mail in the payments.
"There also are two things taxpayers should not do – do not wait until the end of March to pay taxes in person and do not write a bad check," he said adding that with heavy customer traffic in the office, the amount of payments a customer may make at one time can be limited.
County officials noted that under Florida law, when taxes become delinquent, postmarks are not honored and partial payment of delinquent taxes is not allowed.
Friday, May 24 2013 11:40 PM EDT2013-05-25 03:40:25 GMT
The Pinellas County Sheriff's Office is investigating a deputy-involved shooting that occurred Friday night at 119th Street just south of Ulmerton Road in Largo.
The Pinellas County Sheriff's Office is investigating a deputy-involved shooting that occurred Friday night at 119th Street just south of Ulmerton Road in Largo.
Friday, May 24 2013 7:08 PM EDT2013-05-24 23:08:07 GMT
A detention deputy overheard the man accused of killing two Tampa police officers refer to himself as a child molester and say he repented for killing five people, according to court documents
A detention deputy heard the man accused of killing two Tampa police officers refer to himself as a child molester and say he repented for killing five people, according to court documents.
Friday, May 24 2013 3:34 PM EDT2013-05-24 19:34:55 GMT
The military arm of the Better Business Bureau, BBB Military Line, reminded of possible scams targeting the active and retired military personnel and elderly veterans before the Memorial Day. Karen Nalven,
The military arm of the Better Business Bureau, BBB Military Line, reminded of possible scams targeting the active and retired military personnel and elderly veterans before the Memorial Day. Karen Nalven,
Friday, May 24 2013 12:13 PM EDT2013-05-24 16:13:39 GMT
Is there such a thing as a high-tech bikini body? When exercise and a healthy lifestyle still don't yield the results you want there is a newly approved FDA skin tightening device.
Is there such a thing as a high-tech bikini body? When exercise and a healthy lifestyle still don't yield the results you want there is a newly approved FDA skin tightening device.
Tuesday, May 21 2013 5:53 PM EDT2013-05-21 21:53:22 GMT
The state admits it dropped the ball, but 51 year old Wes Diebold lost his license over a 2 dollar mistake.
Looking for a job is tough enough these days but how much tougher does having a suspended driver's license make things? 51 year old Wes Diebold doesn't know for sure if his suspended license was a roadblock.
Looking for a job is tough enough these days but how much tougher does having a suspended driver's license make things? 51 year old Wes Diebold doesn't know for sure if his suspended license was a roadblock.
Tuesday, May 21 2013 2:30 PM EDT2013-05-21 18:30:01 GMT
The Obridge Academy is a virtual school with a virtual Florida headquarters and a virtual track record of performance. But under new legislation awaiting the signature of Governor Rick Scott it could
The Obridge Academy is a virtual school with a virtual Florida headquarters and a virtual track record of performance.
Thursday, May 23 2013 7:05 PM EDT2013-05-23 23:05:38 GMT
WSLS is working together with Southwest Virginia relief organizations to collect supplies for victims of the EF-5 tornado that devastated Moore, Oklahoma.
List of local relief groups collecting tornado help for Oklahoma
Friday, May 24 2013 11:17 PM EDT2013-05-25 03:17:33 GMT
Festival 2013 is underway at River's Edge. The annual Memorial Day weekend tradition will move back home to Elmwood Park next year. Elmwood Park is currently under renovation. Tickets for the concerts
Festival 2013 is underway at River's Edge. The annual Memorial Day weekend tradition will move back home to Elmwood Park next year. Elmwood Park is currently under renovation. Tickets for the concerts
Friday, May 24 2013 8:41 PM EDT2013-05-25 00:41:56 GMT
Roanoke City Police are searching for two men in connection with the armed robbery of a CVS Pharmacy early Friday.Officers say the robbers hit the CVS in the 2000 block of Colonial Avenue, next to Towers
Police say pair of men stole prescription medications, and carried a white baseball bat
Friday, May 24 2013 8:26 PM EDT2013-05-25 00:26:15 GMT
God's Pit Crew volunteers from Southwest Virginia began their first full day of tornado relief on Friday in Moore, Oklahoma."This kind of destruction kind of breaks my heart," said Michael Dowdy as he
The GPC group toured the disaster area, and mapped out places where they could do the most good
Friday, May 24 2013 8:04 PM EDT2013-05-25 00:04:29 GMT
Roanoke City Police are searching for two robbers, one of whom attacked a store clerk on Friday.Officers tell WSLS the robbery took place at the One Stop Market in the 800 block of Bridge Street around
The store employee on duty told investigators that two men walked into the store, one took out a gun, and demanded money
Friday, May 24 2013 7:51 PM EDT2013-05-24 23:51:26 GMT
The Lynchburg location of nuclear engineering company AREVA, helped the Jefferson Forest High School varsity boys soccer team make a difference this season off the field.AREVA sponsored the team's "Kicks
AREVA sponsored the team's "Kicks for a Cause" fundraiser to benefit the Blue Ridge Area Food Bank's backpack program to help fight childhood hunger
