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Join Lasting Manatee at the South Manatee Branch Library for a public hearing on Manatee County’s Draft Substantial Amendment to the CDBG‑DR Action Plan. You can also click here for access to the Draft Substantial Amendment, to read frequently asked questions, or to submit your comment by webform, phone, email, or postal mail.

At this hearing, residents can:

• Share official public comments
• Learn about the proposed updates to the Action Plan, including:
  • Adjustments to the County’s Unmet Needs Assessment
  • Updates to the Home Recovery Program, including potential eligibility for homeowner reimbursement
  • Clarified contractor-selection requirements for housing recovery programs
  • Updated award and implementation processes
  • Refinements to the Rental Recovery Program
  • Expanded options for eligible municipalities to participate as subrecipients under the Infrastructure Recovery and Resiliency Program
• Ask questions directly to County staff about the amendment and long‑term recovery efforts

This public hearing will be held Wednesday, August 26, 2026, from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at the South Manatee Branch Library, 6081 26th Street West, Bradenton, FL 34207.

For accessibility questions or to request a reasonable accommodation, contact Carmine DeMilio, ADA Compliance Coordinator, at (941) 748‑4501, ext. 6016, or carmine.demilio@mymanatee.org at least three business days before the event. If you are deaf or hard of hearing and require interpreter services, please contact the Florida Relay Service at 711.