@citizenptnewsfl.bsky.socialTensions rise as Manatee County commissioners debate whether to act on County Administrator Charlie Bishop's contract before the new board takes over, with potential costs exceeding $40,000 at stake.
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@citizenptnewsfl.bsky.socialDiscover how federal guidelines are shaping the future of Manatee County's CDBG-DR funding and which projects are set to make a difference for low-income residents!
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@citizenptnewsfl.bsky.socialManatee County commissioners are locked in a heated debate over whether stormwater improvements or logistics projects should take priority for crucial recovery funds, with stormwater supporters emerging victorious this time.
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@citizenptnewsfl.bsky.socialManatee County commissioners have made a bold move, shifting funds from a public safety project to a critical stormwater mitigation plan after intense debate!
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@citizenptnewsfl.bsky.socialManatee County is set to transform its storm-damaged infrastructure with over $20 million in funding for critical municipal projects aimed at boosting resilience and recovery.
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@citizenptnewsfl.bsky.socialManatee County's proposed data center moratorium faces a delay after the board couldn't muster a quorum to proceed with the adoption hearing.
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@citizenptnewsfl.bsky.socialManatee County is taking bold steps to tackle flooding with proposed updates to stormwater management standards, emphasizing the importance of new rainfall data and watershed plans.
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@citizenptnewsfl.bsky.socialManatee County is considering a 12-month pause on data center developments to address critical issues like water usage and energy standards—could this be the turning point for sustainable growth?
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@citizenptnewsfl.bsky.socialThe Broadway roundabout redesign in Longboat Key is set to enhance 2,000 feet of roadway with wider sidewalks and bike lanes, but construction has been delayed until 2028!
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@citizenptnewsfl.bsky.socialLongboat Key is gearing up to replace its aging sewer system with a state-of-the-art redundant force main, backed by over $24 million in funding, but the clock is ticking on crucial permits!
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@citizenptnewsfl.bsky.socialLongboat Key officials are sounding the alarm as they face a staggering $34 million in FEMA assistance requests, with only a fraction approved, leaving the community burdened with recovery costs.
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@citizenptnewsfl.bsky.socialManatee County is eyeing a staggering $1.5 billion net budget for FY27, with an ambitious $2.3 billion capital improvement plan set to transform local infrastructure!
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@citizenptnewsfl.bsky.socialManatee County's proposed parking rule changes could reshape development while balancing safety and neighborhood livability, but not without a heated debate among commissioners.
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@citizenptnewsfl.bsky.socialManatee County is launching a pilot program to exempt minimum lot-size requirements, potentially revolutionizing urban housing development by unlocking underutilized land.
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@citizenptnewsfl.bsky.socialA local activist is raising alarm bells over a $20 million PFAS treatment plan, questioning the county's decision to lease landfill property for just $1 a year to a private company—are transparency and environmental safety at risk?
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@citizenptnewsfl.bsky.socialManatee County Commissioners have greenlit significant changes to the Crosswind Point project, adding nearly 10 acres and prioritizing neighborhood-friendly commercial spaces while capping building sizes to preserve the community's vision.
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