This Week in Local Government

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