On Tuesday, the City of North Port Commission will discuss an e-bike ordinance; on Friday, it will discuss 2026-27 finances. On Wednesday, the City of Bradenton Council will discuss allowing higher density in coastal hazard areas near downtown, and the Newtown CRA advisory board will meet in the evening.
Monday (03/09)
None
Tuesday (03/10)
City of Venice Council regular meeting (agenda)
Highlights: Settlement with developer over a Planned Unit Development on Laurel Road East and Border Road; impasse in AFSCME union negotiations; 2025 financial report; appointing two members to the planning commission.
9:00 AM
City Hall chambers, 401 West Venice Avenue, Venice
City of North Port Commission regular meeting (agenda)
Highlights: RV and boat storage facility at 75 Park Place; e-bikes; prohibiting vaping on school grounds;
10:00 AM
City Hall chambers, 4970 City Hall Blvd., North Port
Manatee County School Board regular meeting (agenda)
Highlights: College and career readiness; year-to-date finances.
5:30 PM
Walter Miller School Support Center, board room, 215 Manatee Ave. W., Bradenton.
Wednesday (03/11)
City of Bradenton Council regular meeting (agenda)
Highlights: Allowing higher density in Coastal High Hazard Area near downtown; rules for recovery homes.
8:30 AM
City Hall council chambers, 101 Old Main St., Bradenton
City of Sarasota Planning Board (agenda)
Highlights: New building for Sarasota Youth Sailing on City Island; rezone of 2283 Ringling Boulevard to “Downtown Edge”, to build a restaurant.
1:30 PM
City Hall chambers, 1565 First Street, Sarasota
Newtown CRA Advisory Board (agenda)
Highlights: MLK Way redevelopment projects; Baker Gas Station environmental studies; Town Hall building assessment; Newtown Business Incubator location; marketing update; MLK Park improvements; Spring Fling; Reid House Kids’ Book Festival; MLK Way visioning project.
5:00 PM
Robert L. Taylor Community Center, 1845 John Rivers Street, Sarasota
Thursday (03/12)
Manatee County Planning Commission (agenda)
Highlight: Doubling square footage of commercial use at 7045 North Tamiami Trail.
9:00 AM
Manatee County Administration Building, chambers, 1112 Manatee Avenue West, Bradenton
Friday (03/13)
City of North Port Commission budget workshop (agenda)
Highlights: Discussion and possible direction regarding Fiscal Year 2026-2027 budget assumptions, financial projections, and strategic priorities.
10:00 AM
City Hall chambers, 4970 City Hall Blvd., North Port