Manatee County Board of County Commissioners to Hold Work Session on February 19, 2025

The Manatee County Board of County Commissioners will convene for a work session on Wednesday, February 19, 2025, to address key topics impacting the community. The session will be held on the fifth floor of the Manatee County Administration Building in the Manatee and Osprey Rooms at 1112 Manatee Avenue West, Bradenton.

The public is encouraged to participate in the meeting through various channels, including live broadcasts on www.mymanatee.org/mga, Manatee Government Access (MGA) Spectrum Channel 644, Frontier Channel 30, and Comcast Channel 20. Residents can also submit written comments online at www.mymanatee.org/comment or provide feedback by phone for non-quasi-judicial items by dialing 1-888-788-0099 or 1-877-853-5247 and entering Meeting ID Number 878 8812 2748. Walk-in comments are also welcome.

The meeting will begin at 9:00 a.m. with a discussion on the Comprehensive Plan Re-Write, followed by the U.S. 41 Beautification Project and stormwater initiatives at 1:00 p.m. The session provides an opportunity for community members to share their input, with a designated public comment period allowing individuals up to three minutes to speak.

Manatee County remains committed to accessibility and inclusion, ensuring compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) for full participation in public meetings. Anyone requiring accommodations is encouraged to contact the county’s ADA Compliance Coordinator.

Residents who wish to appeal any decisions made during the session must ensure that a verbatim record of the proceedings is made, as required by Florida law.