Jesse Mendoza
Manatee County Reporter at Sarasota Herald-Tribune
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3 days ago |
heraldtribune.com | Jesse Mendoza
Bradenton and Palmetto, Florida, will hold joint Fourth of July festivities culminating in a synchronized fireworks display. Events begin at 5 p.m. on July 4 at Rossi Park in Bradenton and Riverside Park in Palmetto, featuring live music, food trucks, and kids' activities. The Green Bridge connecting the two cities will close to traffic at 8 p.m. for the fireworks show launched from the Green Bridge Pier.
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4 days ago |
heraldtribune.com | Jesse Mendoza
182 nearly identical emails opposing a Lakewood Ranch development raised ethical questions about an unnamed Manatee County commissioner. The emails suggest the commissioner may have coordinated with residents against the project. Commissioners debated the issue, with one commissioner denying any wrongdoing. The development was approved despite the controversy. Commissioners called for strict adherence to the quasi-judicial process in future land use decisions.
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1 week ago |
heraldtribune.com | Jesse Mendoza
Manatee County commissioners approved a substantial increase in impact fees on new developments to fund infrastructure improvements. The increase, exceeding the typical 50% cap, is justified by a study citing "extraordinary circumstances" of lagging infrastructure. Concerns were raised about the potential negative impact on housing affordability and economic growth. Commissioners defend the increase as a necessary measure to ensure growth pays for itself.
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2 weeks ago |
heraldtribune.com | Jesse Mendoza
Two sections of State Road 70 in eastern Manatee County are being widened to alleviate traffic congestion. The projects include adding roundabouts, shared-use paths, drainage systems, and other safety improvements. While SR 70 will remain open, motorists should expect side street closures, traffic shifts, and delays. Two major road projects along State Road 70 will expand and modernize the busy east-west corridor and interstate connector to help address traffic congestion in eastern Manatee County.
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2 weeks ago |
yahoo.com | Jesse Mendoza
Entering the 2025 hurricane season that began June 1, Anna Maria Island law enforcement urged residents to take evacuation orders seriously or risk being stranded and endangered without rescue until after storms subside. The island is still recovering from last season’s back-to-back hits from Hurricanes Helene and Milton, but officials called on residents to look ahead and prepare.
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