On Tuesday, the Sarasota County Commission will vote on whether to allow 2,400 acres of rural land to be rezoned and annexed by the City of North Port, for development of Winchester Ranch. And the Manatee County Commission is expected to get an earful from public commenters about the cruise terminal project.
Monday (01/26)
None
Tuesday (01/27)
Sarasota County Commission regular meeting (agenda)
Highlights: Appointment to the Planning Commission; noise and sound at public beaches; rule changes for Accessory Dwelling Units in certain zones; $2.2m land purchase to create Forest Lakes floodplain; Assistant County Administrator appointment; Charter Boat and Tour Operators Permit Program; Winchester Ranch: Change 2,400 acres along South River Road from “Semi-Rural and Rural” to “Moderate Density Residential” and have it annexed by the City of North Port.
9:00 AM
Robert L. Anderson Administration Center, 4000 S. Tamiami Tr., Venice
Manatee County Commission regular meeting (agenda)
Highlights: Public comment on the proposed cruise terminal; Port Authority meeting; purchasing conservation easements for the 1,045-acre Thundercloud Ranch in the NE county, and for the 438-acre Mossy Island Ranch in Myakka City; 2026 transportation project priorities; Commissioner McCann put on the agenda discussion of issues requested by residents: Improving the animal shelter at Bishop; preservation of canopy roads; and complaints about trash pickup; McCann also wants discussion of a recently imposed staff hiring freeze; Commissioner Siddique wants the commission to reactivate its connection with the Economic Development Council.
9:00 AM
Manatee County Administration Building, chambers, 1112 Manatee Avenue West, Bradenton
Sarasota Public Hospital Board (agenda)
Highlights: Board lunch at noon: Review of financials and board issues. Beginning at 2, board meeting at Morganroth Auditorium: Medical staff reports; treasurer’s report and financial highlights; issuance of 2026 bonds; financial statement audit; imaging replacement plan; GI and endoscopy center in Venice.
Noon & 2:00 PM
Kolschowsky Research & Education Institute, 5th Floor Board Conference Room, 1880 Arlington Street, Sarasota
Kolschowsky Research & Education Instititue, Morganroth Auditorium, 1st Floor, 1880 Arlington Street, Sarasota, FL
Wednesday (01/28)
City of Bradenton Council regular meeting (agenda)
Highlights: Noise complaint about Cottonmouth Southern Soul Kitchen’s outdoor musical entertainment; Lift Station 03 expansion.
8:30 AM
City Hall, chambers, 101 Old Main Street, Bradenton
Manatee County Commission land-use meeting (agenda)
Highlights: Small affordable housing project on Lorraine Road; shrinking the New Port Isles Community Development District by 66 acres; rezone of 5 acres of agricultural land in Parrish; rezone of 19 acres or rural land near Lakewood Ranch; rezone of 44 acres of agricultural land near Lakewood Ranch to build 122 homes; rezone of 56 acres of rural land near Lakewood Ranch to build 167 homes; hotel in Ellenton; allowing RVs in mobile home parks.
9:00 AM
Manatee County Administration Building, chambers, 1112 Manatee Avenue West, Bradenton
New College Foundation board meeting (no agenda available)
Highlights: ?
9:00 AM
The Keating Center, 441 College Drive, Sarasota
Zoom: https://ncf.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_c4yZ4RqHT9mWPNHhGFM6Fw
Thursday (01/29)
None
Friday (01/30)
None