Daily News Roundup: August 30, 2025
Residents Push for Myakka River Protections as State Law Raises Hurdles
Manatee County residents are urging local leaders to safeguard the Myakka River from encroaching development, but a new state law may complicate the path forward.
DOGE audit makes Manatee County a test case for defying DeSantis and developers
Manatee County voters snubbed Tallahassee last fall when they rejected Gov. Ron DeSantis’ hand-picked, pro-development commission candidates and instead elected a slate of grassroots Republicans who promised to rein in runaway growth.