On Tuesday, the Sarasota County Commission is expected to approve transit fare hikes, and rezoning 550 acres of agricultural land for the Lakewood Ranch Southeast project. The same day, the Manatee County Commission will discuss relocating the county administration center from downtown Bradenton to Lakewood Ranch.
Monday (05/05)
City of Sarasota Commission regular meeting (agenda)
Highlights: Discussion about next steps of city manager search; final approval for Sarasota Station and The Sanctuary housing projects; reimbursing former Commissioner Erik Arroyo’s legal fees.
9:00 AM
City hall chambers, 1565 First Street, Sarasota
Tuesday (05/06)
Sarasota County Commission regular meeting (agenda)
Highlights: Fare hike for transit; report from CareerEdge Funders Collaborative; approving $17 million in additional spending; rezoning another 550-acre chunk of agricultural land for the Lakewood Ranch Southeast development.
9:00 AM
Robert L. Anderson Administration Center, commission chamber, 4000 S. Tamiami Tr., Venice
Sarasota School Board work session (agenda)
Highlights: Student progression plan; strategic plan update.
10:00 AM
Landings Administrative Complex, 1980 Landings Blvd., Sarasota
Manatee County Commission regular meeting (agenda)
Highlights: Port Authority meeting; Artisan Lakes elementary school construction; commitment to participate in the state’s DOGE plan; update on use of $230 million disaster recovery HUD grant; $34 million purchase of a Lakewood Ranch complex, possibly to move the Manatee County administration center from downtown Bradenton; report on short-term vacation rentals; regulating e-bikes and electric scooters in public spaces.
1:00 PM
Manatee County Administration Building, chambers, 1112 Manatee Avenue West, Bradenton
City of Sarasota town hall (agenda)
Highlight: Budget presentation.
5:30 PM
City Hall Annex Building, SRQ Media Studio Room, City Hall, 1565 First Street, Sarasota
Wednesday (05/07)
City of Sarasota Development Review Committee meeting (agenda)
Highlights: Six townhomes on Cohen Way; “Sarasota Affordable”: A 87-unit multifamily attainable housing project at 3201 N. Tamiami Tr. that could be up to 90 feet tall.
9:00 AM
City Hall, Commission Chamber, 1565 1st Street Sarasota
Thursday (05/08)
Manasota League of Cities meeting (agenda)
Highlights: Regional traffic concerns and recommendations; selection of new executive director; changing bylaws and establishing a budget.
10:00 AM
City Hall Council Chambers, 101 Old Main Street, Bradenton
Friday (05/09)
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