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seen in #Bradenton (deep red) #ManateeCounty #Florida where 2,500 protesters gathered 🚫👑😁 #NoKings #SpringBreak

#NoKings in (very red) #Bradenton #ManateeCounty, volunteers are giving out stickers to count participants...2,500 in attendance, stretched out over half a mile along one of the busiest roads/intersections. Happy to see so many #Resist 'ers out there! 🚫👑😁 #FLADems #Florida #SpringBreak

Volunteers were giving out stickers to participants in very red #Bradenton #ManateeCounty #Florida, and there were 2500 people in attendance! Gives me hope because I never thought I'd see that many #Resist 'ers around here 🙏🏼 #NoKings #SpringBreak

#NoKings in (very red) #Bradenton #ManateeCounty, volunteers are giving out stickers to count participants...2,500 in attendance, stretched out over half a mile along one of the busiest roads/intersections. Happy to see so many #Resist 'ers out there! 🚫👑😁 #FLADems #Florida #SpringBreak

DeSantis said during a press conference to announce he signed a bill that #blocks the building of a #CruiseShip terminal in #ManateeCounty.

County directs staff to work with community group on 12‑month dementia public‑safety hub pilot Commissioners directed staff to work with proposers of a 12‑month Dementia Public Safety and Navigation Hub aimed at coordinating first‑responder training, caregiver navigation and post‑incident follow‑up. Proposers and health professionals argued the visible county‑hosted pilot would reduce repeat emergency dispatches and improve outcomes for people with cognitive impairment.

A groundbreaking "Dementia Public Safety and Navigation Hub" is set to transform how our community responds to dementia crises and support caregivers—could this be the solution we've been waiting for?

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The faculty Manatee-Sarasota cannot afford to lose From literacy and addiction recovery to AI crime forecasting, USF Sarasota-Manatee professors are embedded in the community. Transfering campus to New College would threaten valuable partnerships.

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Votes at a glance: Manatee County commissioners approve procurement, rescue vessel, facility design, property actions and advisory boards At the Feb. 17 meeting the board approved a series of motions: piggyback purchase for synthetic turf (6–1), purchase order for a rescue boat (unanimous), professional design services for a fleet maintenance facility (unanimous), LOI for affordable housing (unanimous), authorization to secure a fire-damaged property (unanimous), and resolutions to reinstate and expand animal services advisory boards (unanimous).

Manatee County commissioners made significant strides on Feb. 17, approving key actions that will enhance public safety, support affordable housing, and improve community facilities.

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Commissioners approve nonbinding LOI to convey county land for affordable housing development by Castle/Blue Sky The board unanimously approved a nonbinding letter of intent to convey county-owned land at 907 & 1003 63rd Ave E to Community Assisted & Supported Living (Castle) and Blue Sky for a phased affordable housing development with a community center; the LOI is zero-dollar and nonbinding and any future deed or land use restrictions will return to the board.

Manatee County is taking a bold step towards affordable housing with a unanimous vote to explore a transformative development that promises community services and support!

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Board approves placeholder land-lease for 'Project Grace' indoor sports venue; details to follow Commissioners unanimously authorized a nonbinding public-private placeholder agreement for Project Grace at the Premier Sports Campus, allowing the county to negotiate a land-lease for a proposed indoor/multipurpose sports and ice facility with private capital backing.

Manatee County is taking a giant leap towards a new indoor sports venue with "Project Grace," potentially transforming local recreation and tourism!

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Manatee County rescinds old DRI and approves 14-year extension for Mosaic's 4 Corners mine After hours of presentations and public comment, the Manatee County Board of County Commissioners on Feb. 18 voted to rescind a decades-old development order via a local development agreement and adopt an amended master mining plan that extends mining at the 4 Corners facility to 2044 and reclamation to 2055; the MMP passed 5–2.

Manatee County has made a bold move by approving a controversial 14-year extension for Mosaic's 4 Corners mine, igniting a heated debate over jobs versus environmental concerns.

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Board approves Lazy C Ranch LDA; developer to fund phased Buckeye/Rye road work The Board approved a local development agreement with the Lazy C Ranch applicant requiring the developer to construct phased thoroughfare and stormwater work tied to Rye Road and Buckeye Road; impact-fee credits and deferred right‑of‑way credits are part of the agreement.

Manatee County's Board just greenlit a major development agreement that promises to transform local infrastructure while saving taxpayer dollars—find out how this plan could reshape the future of Rye Road!

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Commission approves Lazy C Ranch local development agreement to advance Rye Road improvements The board approved an LDA with Pulte Homes requiring construction of roadway segments and stormwater infrastructure for the Lazy C Ranch project; the developer will receive about $4.3 million in impact‑fee credits (with $1.4M deferred until right‑of‑way dedication) and must begin construction of southern segments before the 10th certificate of occupancy.

Manatee County commissioners have approved a major development agreement that promises to transform Rye Road, paving the way for safer and more efficient infrastructure.

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Votes at a glance: what the Manatee County board decided Feb. 12 The Board approved two land‑development text amendments and an LDA, approved increased commercial allocation at Trivesta and Bradenton Estates 2 PDR, tabled a consent‑item denial and denied the large Lone Valley rezoning; several items were continued or pulled for further work.

Big decisions were made at the Manatee County Board meeting, from approving new developments to denying a controversial rezoning—find out how these changes will shape the future of the area!

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Residents urge Manatee County to protect Terracea Aquatic Preserve amid cruise-port talk Multiple Terracea Island residents told the Board of County Commissioners they oppose any cruise-port or high‑intensity maritime proposal near Terracea, stressing the county should strictly apply its comprehensive plan, prioritize water quality and limit wetland impacts.

Terracea Island residents are fiercely opposing any plans that could jeopardize the integrity of their cherished aquatic preserve, fearing a cruise port could irreversibly alter their historic community.

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Comprehensive‑plan rewrite advances amid SB 180 uncertainty; board discusses form‑based code for urban corridors Staff and consultants presented a major tidy‑up of Manatee County’s comprehensive plan and land‑development code, including affordable‑housing incentives and potential form‑based code/transact mapping for urban corridors; commissioners asked staff to simplify 9.02, expand incentives, and pursue consultant support for transect mapping.

Manatee County is reimagining its future with a comprehensive plan overhaul that aims to simplify regulations, boost affordable housing, and embrace new transportation technologies.

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Manatee County weighs steep property‑tax cuts as staff plans workshops and quick survey County staff warned the commission that proposed state-driven property-tax relief could shave tens to hundreds of millions from county revenue; commissioners backed a program of short public workshops and a later scientific survey to map tradeoffs, while staff detailed specific service reductions that a larger cut would force.

Manatee County faces potential property tax cuts that could slash millions from vital services, forcing tough decisions on the community's future.

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Commission directs review of county grants to residential recovery and mental‑health providers The board asked staff to inventory county agreements and work with the county attorney to identify contract language that would encourage or require certification or oversight (FAR/FARR) for recovery homes receiving county funds; commissioners sought a phased approach to avoid cutting off essential services immediately.

Manatee County is taking a bold step to ensure that taxpayer funds support only certified and safe residential treatment programs, amid rising concerns of abusive practices in unregulated facilities.

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State ban on certain China‑made drones forces Manatee County to replace equipment; board approves replacement item Following a Florida statute that required removal of certain China‑made (DJI) drones, commissioners questioned staff about counts, costs and uses; staff said drones support emergency response, storm imagery and bridge inspection. The board approved replacement equipment and insurance as requested and asked for a fuller presentation on utilization and cost‑justification.

Manatee County is facing a major overhaul of its drone fleet after a new Florida law bans certain China-made models, raising questions about costs and operational needs.

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Manatee County approves up to $2M in TDT funds for Anna Maria pier rebuild despite ferry‑landing uncertainty The commission approved an interlocal agreement authorizing up to $2 million in Tourist Development Tax funds to help rebuild the Anna Maria City Pier; commissioners debated whether the restored pier could accommodate the county ferry landing or whether the county will need to build a separate landing. The vote passed 6–1.

Manatee County has greenlit $2 million to help rebuild the iconic Anna Maria pier, but will it accommodate the county ferry or require a costly separate landing?

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Manatee County directs staff to design zoned monthly bulk pickup, adds annual on‑call option After months of complaints about a user‑pay bulk program, the Manatee County commission directed staff to return with rates and a plan for a monthly zoned curbside bulk pickup (two items per month) and an annual on‑call subsidized bulk pickup; the motion passed unanimously.

Manatee County is shaking up its waste management with a new monthly curbside bulk pickup plan that promises to simplify garbage disposal and reduce roadside dumping!

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Commission debates freestanding ER at Lakewood North amid wetlands and traffic concerns; applicant offers smaller footprint Planning commissioners debated PDC25‑13, a request to rezone 2.31 acres at 10106 State Road 64 E for a 13,450‑sq‑ft freestanding emergency department; commissioners pressed the applicant on traffic, wetlands, species habitat and mitigation credits and the applicant offered a stipulation to reduce the building footprint to about 8,600 sq ft.

The Planning Commission is torn over a proposed emergency department in Lakewood Ranch, grappling with serious environmental and traffic concerns while the applicant suggests a smaller footprint.

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Planning commission approves county-initiated traffic map update, 4–2 The Manatee County Planning Commission voted 4–2 to approve a county‑initiated comprehensive plan text amendment to update the Map 5 series and Table 5‑1 (traffic level‑of‑service) to reflect current and 2050 roadway conditions and add context classifications and trail maps; the measure will go to the Board of County Commissioners for hearings.

The Manatee County Planning Commission has approved a significant traffic map update that could reshape local roadways and trail systems by 2050.

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Neighbors press commissioners over canopy trees, sidewalks and flooding at contentious Zipporah/Bus Barn rezoning hearings Two connected rezoning/site‑plan proposals — a 122‑lot 'Bus Barn' subdivision and a 167‑lot Zipporah Road development — drew hours of public comment on canopy‑road preservation, stormwater, emergency access and school‑bus safety; applicants pledged NOAA Atlas‑14 modeling, 50% runoff reduction and coordinated infrastructure via a joint planning agreement.

Residents are raising their voices against the proposed "Bus Barn" and "Zipporah Road" developments, citing concerns over canopy trees, flooding, and safety for children.

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Commissioners approve PDC rezoning for Bourneside/State Road 64 despite strong wetland and traffic concerns The board voted 4–3 to approve a PDC rezoning of roughly 18.6 acres at SR‑64/Bourneside, limiting some uses and capping commercial square footage in places; neighbors warned of wetland impacts and traffic problems, while developers said infrastructure was mitigated under a prior local development agreement.

The Manatee County Board of Commissioners has narrowly approved a controversial rezoning that could transform 18.6 acres into a bustling commercial hub, despite fierce opposition over wetland destruction and traffic chaos.

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Manatee County denies Zipporah Road rezoning; Bus Barn rezoning continued for access revisions After hours of testimony from residents, technical witnesses and the Moran family, the county commission voted unanimously to deny the Zipporah Road rezoning and continued the Bus Barn rezoning to allow the applicant to revise site plans addressing access, cul‑de‑sac length and other technical concerns.

Manatee County commissioners have denied a controversial rezoning proposal for 167 homes on Zipporah Road after extensive public outcry and concerns over infrastructure.

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Residents urge Manatee commissioners to block rezoning that could enable Terracea cruise port Dozens of Terracea Island residents told the Board of County Commissioners that rezoning coastal parcels to industrial or heavy‑use could allow a cruise terminal that would require dredging and increase traffic, pollution and noise in the Terracea Aquatic Preserve.

Residents of Terracea Island are rallying against a proposed cruise ship terminal that threatens their protected aquatic preserve and could bring irreversible environmental damage.

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CRUISELINES, COASTLINES, AND COINCIDENCES Every once in a while, a local news story sneaks up on you and lands a little closer to home than expected. This one did exactly that. Acco...

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