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This Week in Local Government

Written by on Thursday, April 11, 2024

On Monday, the Sarasota City Commission will get a presentation about a city-led affordable housing project across from city hall, and the commissioners will discuss a new city logo, as well as an update to the 2020 downtown master plan. On Wednesday, the city Development Review Committee will discuss the Players Theater proposal to build in Payne Park. On Tuesday, the Manatee County Commission will discuss “the impact of illegal immigration”.

 

Monday (04/15)

City of Sarasota Commission regular meeting (agenda)

Highlights: The city manager will give a presentation about a city-led affordable housing project downtown; commissioners will discuss a new city logo, as well as an update to the 2020 downtown master plan.

9:00 AM

City Commission Chambers, 1565 First Street, Sarasota.

 

Tuesday (04/16)

Manatee County Commission special meeting (agenda)

Highlight: Discussion of impacts of illegal immigration on Manatee County.

9:00 AM

Manatee County Administration Building, Hon. Patricia M. Glass Chambers, First Floor

1112 Manatee Avenue West, Bradenton

 

Sarasota School Board work session (agenda)

Highlights: Impact of new state laws, Pre-K.
10:00 AM

Landings Administrative Complex, 1980 Landings Blvd.

 

Sarasota School Board regular meeting (agenda)

Highlights: Public comment. Creation of a new position: Executive Director Elementary Schools.

3:00 PM

Landings Administrative Complex, 1980 Landings Blvd.

 

Wednesday (04/17)

City of Sarasota Development Review Committee (agenda)

Highlight: Presentation of the Players Theater proposal to build next to the Payne Park Auditorium.

9:00 AM

City Hall, Commission Chambers, 1565 First Street, Sarasota, FL

 

City of Bradenton Planning Commission meeting (agenda)

Highlights: Permit for high school with accelerated learning at 817 Manatee Avenue West; brew pub and sidewalk cafe at 1008 4th Avenue West.

2:00 PM

101 Old Main St., Bradenton, FL 34205

 

Thursday (04/18)

Manatee County Commission land-use meeting (agenda)

Highlights: Rezone of 23 acres in Bradenton from agriculture suburban to build 202 apartments, 25% of them affordable. Rezone of 10 acres off Lorraine Rd. from agriculture to build 66 homes, 25% of them affordable. Turning 68 acres at Crooked River into a preserve.

9:00 AM

Manatee County Administration Building, Honorable Patricia M. Glass Chambers, First Floor, 1112 Manatee Avenue West, Bradenton

 

Friday (04/19)

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