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This Week in Local Government

On Tuesday, the Manatee County School Board will discuss and vote on the four superintendent finalists. On Wednesday, the Bradenton City Council will discuss expansion plans by Presbyterian Retirement Communities west of downtown. 

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This Week in Local Government

On Monday, Sarasota City Commissioners will discuss a rezone request by Temple Beth to build a market-rate apartment complex. On Tuesday, Manatee County Commissioners will discuss a juvenile curfew and an SB 180 fix, and hear a staff presentation on environmental vulnerabilities.

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