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This Week in Local Government

Written by on Sunday, June 9, 2024

On Tuesday, the Manatee County Commission will get a presentation about ferry expansion and discuss a development agreement to build an indoor sports arena at Lakewood Ranch. The same day, Venice City Councilmembers will discuss language for the voting date referendum. On Wednesday, the Manatee County Commission will discuss the 2025 budget.

 

Monday (06/10)

None

Tuesday (06/11)

Manatee County Commission regular meeting (agenda)

Highlights: Presentation about ferry expansion; development agreement for indoor sports arena at Lakewood Ranch; incentive grant for an aviation company (“Project Archie”) that promises 43 jobs.

9:00 AM

Manatee County Administration Building, Chambers, First Floor, 1112 Manatee Avenue West, Bradenton

Venice City Council regular meeting (agenda)

Highlights: Ballot language for referendum to move local elections to general elections; declaring West Venice Ave. a canopy road.

9:00 AM

City Hall, 401 W. Venice Avenue, Venice

Manatee County School Board regular meeting (agenda)

Highlights: Changes to student code of conduct; memorandum of understanding about contract with MCR health for athlete exams.

10:00 AM

Walter E. Miller School Support Center, 215 Manatee Avenue West, Bradenton, FL 34205

Wednesday (06/12)

Manatee County Commission budget work session (agenda)

Highlight: Presentation of proposed 2025 budget.

9:00 AM

Manatee County Administration Building, Chambers, First Floor, 1112 Manatee Avenue West, Bradenton

 

City of Sarasota Planning Board (agenda)

Highlights:  Oakridge Expansion affordable housing project; Amaryllis Park Place III public housing project; Quay Block 1 luxury condo tower.

1:30 PM

City Hall, city commission chambers, 1565 1st Street, Sarasota

 

Thursday (06/13)

Manatee County Planning Commission meeting (agenda)

Highlights: Tunnel to Towers veterans affordable housing project; changes to Port Manatee master plan.

9:00

Manatee County Administration Building, Chambers, First Floor, 1112 Manatee Avenue West, Bradenton

 

New College board of trustees meeting (no agenda yet)

Highlights: Public comment; no agenda available.

2:00 PM

Sudakoff Conference Center, 5845 General Dougher Pl., Sarasota, FL 34243

 

Friday (06/14)

None