Myakka’s Gold Apiary is an apiary doing bee rescue across Manatee and Sarasota counties, listed on the April 2026 statewide Florida Bee Rescuers roster. The name nods to the Myakka River country that runs through the region, and because this is a working apiary, the people who answer approach a rescue the way beekeepers do, aiming to save the colony and relocate it to a hive rather than destroy it. For residents around Bradenton, Sarasota, and the surrounding communities, that live-removal focus is exactly what you want.
Honey bee swarms are common in the area during the warmer months, often appearing as a tight cluster hanging from a tree limb, a fence, or the corner of a house while the bees decide where to settle permanently. Those clusters are usually the simplest and safest to gather and move. A colony that has already moved into a spot and begun building comb is a larger job, but the apiary’s goal stays on live relocation.
- Live bee rescue and relocation
- Manatee and Sarasota counties
- Run by a working apiary, listed on the statewide roster
Reach Myakka’s Gold Apiary by phone and describe the bees clearly: location, height, and how long they have been present. As with everyone here, each beekeeper sets their own terms, so confirm the specifics of a visit when you call.
