NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, pursuant to Section 125.66(2)(a), Florida Statutes, that the Board of County Commissioners of Manatee County, Florida, will conduct a public hearing on August 25, 2026, beginning at 9:00 a.m., or as soon thereafter as possible, in the Commission Chambers, located on the first floor of the Manatee County Administrative Center, 1112 Manatee Avenue West, Bradenton, Florida, to consider the following ordinance:

ORDINANCE NO. 26-20

AN ORDINANCE OF MANATEE COUNTY, FLORIDA, AMENDING SECTION 2-22-15 OF THE MANATEE COUNTY CODE; PROHIBITING ENGINE COMPRESSION RELEASE BRAKING ON VERNA BETHANY ROAD FROM S.R. 64 TO S.R. 70; MAKING CERTAIN FINDINGS; PROVIDING FOR CODIFICATION; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; SUPERSEDING CONFLICTING ORDINANCES OR RESOLUTIONS; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE

          Copies of the proposed ordinance may be inspected by the public during normal business hours in the Public Works Department, 2101 47^th Terrace East, Bradenton, Florida.  A reasonable charge may be made for the provision of copies.  Interested parties may appear at the meeting or public hearing and be heard with respect to the proposed ordinance.

Americans with Disabilities:  The Board of County Commissioners does not discriminate upon the basis of any individual's disability. Manatee County is committed to providing full access to facilities, programs, and services to all, as well as supporting the employment of qualified individuals with disabilities in its workforce in accordance with federal and state laws and regulations, including the Americans with Disabilities Acts of 1990 (ADA) and as amended (“ADAA”), and 503 and 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973. Anyone requiring reasonable accommodation for this meeting as provided for in the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), or assistance with accessing any of these documents, should contact Carmine DeMilio, ADA Compliance Coordinator, at (941)792-4501 ext. 6016 or carmine.demilio@mymanatee.org, as least 3 business days prior to the scheduled meeting. If you are deaf/hard of hearing and require the services of an interpreter, please contact the Florida Relay Service at 711.

According to Section 286.0105, Florida Statutes, any person desiring to appeal any decision made by the Board of County Commissioners with respect to any matter considered at the above referenced meeting or public hearing will need a record of the proceedings, and, for such purposes, may need to ensure that a verbatim record of the proceedings is made, which record includes the testimony and evidence upon which the appeal is to be based.

Date Published: August 12, 2026

20260825 BCC Ord 26-20 BIE

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, pursuant to Section 125.66(2)(a), Florida Statutes, that the Board of County Commissioners of Manatee County, Florida, will conduct a public hearing on August 25, 2026, beginning at 9:00 a.m., or as soon thereafter as possible, in the Commission Chambers, located on the first floor of the Manatee County Administrative Center, 1112 Manatee Avenue West, Bradenton, Florida, to consider the following ordinance.

ORDINANCE 26-36

AN ORDINANCE OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF MANATEE COUNTY, FLORIDA, REGARDING REGULATION OF SIMULATED GAMBLING DEVICES; CREATING ARTICLE XI OF CHAPTER 2-21 OF THE MANATEE COUNTY CODE OF ORDINANCES; MAKING CERTAIN FINDINGS; SETTING FORTH APPLICABILITY; PROVIDING FOR DEFINITIONS; PROVIDING FOR A PROHIBITION AGAINST THE USE OF SIMULATED GAMBLING DEVICES; PROVIDING FOR EXEMPTIONS; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS WITH STATE LAW; PROVIDING FOR VIOLATION, ENFORCEMENT, PENALTIES, AND REMEDIES; PROVIDING FOR CODIFICATION; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.

For More Information: Copies of the proposed amendment will be available for review and copying at cost approximately ten (10) days prior to the public hearing. Information may also be obtained by calling 748-4501 extension 6878, between 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM; email to: planning.agenda@mymanatee.org.

Americans with Disabilities: The Board of County Commissioners does not discriminate upon the basis of any individual's disability. Manatee County is committed to providing full access to facilities, programs, and services to all, as well as supporting the employment of qualified individuals with disabilities in its workforce in accordance with federal and state laws and regulations, including the Americans with Disabilities Acts of 1990 (ADA) and as amended (“ADAA”), and 503 and 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973. Anyone requiring reasonable accommodation for this meeting as provided for in the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), or assistance with accessing any of these documents, should contact Carmine DeMilio, ADA Compliance Coordinator, at (941)792-4501 ext. 6016 or carmine.demilio@mymanatee.org, as least 3 business days prior to the scheduled meeting. If you are deaf/hard of hearing and require the services of an interpreter, please contact the Florida Relay Service at 711.

According to Section 286.0105, Florida Statutes, any person desiring to appeal any decision made by the Board of County Commissioners with respect to any matter considered at the above referenced meeting or public hearing will need a record of the proceedings, and, for such purposes, may need to ensure that a verbatim record of the proceedings is made, which record includes the testimony and evidence upon which the appeal is to be based.

Date Published: August 12, 2026

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, pursuant Section 401.25, Fla. Stat. and Section 2-13-55 of the Manatee County Code of Ordinances, that the Manatee County Board of County Commissioners will hold a Public Hearing on August 25, 2026, at 9:00 a.m. (or as soon thereafter as may be heard), located on the first floor of the Manatee County Administrative Center, 1112 Manatee Avenue West, Bradenton, Florida, to consider and act upon the following matter:

Ambitrans Medical Transport Renewal Application for a Certificate of Public Convenience to provide Advanced Life Support and Basic Life Support Transport in Manatee County

All interested parties are invited to appear at this hearing and be heard, subject to the proper rules of conduct. Additionally, any public comments submitted will be considered by the Board of County Commissioners and entered in the record. Link to: Public Comment

Copies of the application and supporting documents and the Public Safety Director’s report and recommendation are available for public inspection from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday at the Manatee County Public Safety Center, 2101 47th Terrace East, Bradenton, Florida. These documents are also available on the County’s website. Link to: Agendas

Interested parties may obtain assistance regarding this matter by calling (941) 749-3070 or emailing at planning.agenda@mymanatee.org during normal business hours.

In accordance with Section 286.0105, Florida Statutes, if any person decides to appeal any decision made with respect to any matters considered at such meeting or hearing, that person will need a record of the proceedings, and for such purpose, that person may need to assure that a verbatim record of the proceedings is made, which record would include any testimony or evidence upon which the appeal is to be based.

Americans With Disabilities: The Board of County Commissioners does not discriminate upon the basis of any individual’s disability. Manatee County is committed to providing full access to facilities, programs, and services to all, as well as supporting the employment of qualified individuals with disabilities in its workforce in accordance with federal and state laws and regulations, including the Americans with Disabilities Acts of 1990 (ADA) and as amended (“ADAA), and 503 and 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973. Anyone requiring reasonable accommodation for this meeting as provided for in the ADA, or assistance with accessing any of these documents, should contact Carmine DeMilio, ADA Compliance Coordinator, at 941-792-4501 ext. 6016 or carmine.demilio@mymanatee.org, at least 3 business days prior to the scheduled meeting. If you are deaf/hard of hearing and require the services of an interpreter, please contact the Florida Relay Service at 711.

SAID HEARING MAY BE CONTINUED FROM TIME TO TIME PENDING ADJOURNMENTS.

MANATEE COUNTY BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

Manatee County Public Safety Department

Manatee County, Florida

Date Published: August 12, 2026

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, pursuant Section 401.25, Fla. Stat. and Section 2-13-55 of the Manatee County Code of Ordinances, that the Manatee County Board of County Commissioners will hold a Public Hearing on August 25, 2026, at 9:00 a.m. (or as soon thereafter as may be heard), located on the first floor of the Manatee County Administrative Center, 1112 Manatee Avenue West, Bradenton, Florida, to consider and act upon the following matter:

Duette Fire and Rescue Renewal Application for a Certificate of Public Convenience to provide Advanced Life Support Non-Transport in Manatee County

All interested parties are invited to appear at this hearing and be heard, subject to the proper rules of conduct. Additionally, any public comments submitted will be considered by the Board of County Commissioners and entered in the record. Link to: Public Comment

Copies of the application and supporting documents and the Public Safety Director’s report and recommendation are available for public inspection from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday at the Manatee County Public Safety Center, 2101 47th Terrace East, Bradenton, Florida. These documents are also available on the County’s website. Link to: Agendas

Interested parties may obtain assistance regarding this matter by calling (941) 749-3070 or emailing at planning.agenda@mymanatee.org during normal business hours.

In accordance with Section 286.0105, Florida Statutes, if any person decides to appeal any decision made with respect to any matters considered at such meeting or hearing, that person will need a record of the proceedings, and for such purpose, that person may need to assure that a verbatim record of the proceedings is made, which record would include any testimony or evidence upon which the appeal is to be based.

Americans With Disabilities: The Board of County Commissioners does not discriminate upon the basis of any individual’s disability. Manatee County is committed to providing full access to facilities, programs, and services to all, as well as supporting the employment of qualified individuals with disabilities in its workforce in accordance with federal and state laws and regulations, including the Americans with Disabilities Acts of 1990 (ADA) and as amended (“ADAA), and 503 and 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973. Anyone requiring reasonable accommodation for this meeting as provided for in the ADA, or assistance with accessing any of these documents, should contact Carmine DeMilio, ADA Compliance Coordinator, at 941-792-4501 ext. 6016 or carmine.demilio@mymanatee.org, at least 3 business days prior to the scheduled meeting. If you are deaf/hard of hearing and require the services of an interpreter, please contact the Florida Relay Service at 711.

SAID HEARING MAY BE CONTINUED FROM TIME TO TIME PENDING ADJOURNMENTS.

MANATEE COUNTY BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

Manatee County Public Safety Department

Manatee County, Florida

Date Published: August 12, 2026

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

NOTICE OF ZONING CHANGES IN UNINCORPORATED MANATEE COUNTY

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Board of County Commissioners of Manatee County will conduct a Public Hearing on August 25, 2026, at 9:00 a.m., or as soon thereafter as same may be heard at the Manatee County Government Administration Building, 1^st Floor Patricia M. Glass Chambers, 1112 Manatee Avenue West, Bradenton, Florida, to consider and act upon the following matter:

Resolution R-26-081 – PLN2511-0146

A Resolution of the Board of County Commissioners of Manatee County, Florida, designating the Johnson Helm House located at 2104 53^rd Avenue East, Bradenton (Manatee County) as a Manatee County Historic Landmark; setting forth findings; providing a legal description; providing for recordation; providing for development conditions; providing for severability; and providing an effective date.

Interested parties may examine the proposed Resolution and related documents and may obtain assistance regarding this matter from the Manatee County Development Services Department, 9000 Town Center Parkway, Lakewood Ranch, Florida; telephone number (941) 748-4501 x6878; e-mail to: public.comments@mymanatee.org  

All interested parties may appear and be heard at the meeting with respect to the proposed Ordinances. According to Florida Statutes, Section 286.0105, any person desiring to appeal any decision made by the Board of County Commissioners with respect to any matter considered at said Public Hearing will need a record of the proceedings, and for such purposes he may need to ensure that a verbatim record of the proceedings is made, which includes the testimony and evidence upon which the appeal is to be based.

Rules of procedure for this public hearing are in effect pursuant to Resolution 25-013. A copy of this Resolution is available for review or purchase from the Development Services Department (see address below).

Please send comments to:     Manatee County Development Services Department

                                                Attn: Planning Coordinator

                                                1112 Manatee Avenue West / P.O. Box 1000

                                                Bradenton, FL 34205

                                                public.comments@mymanatee.org

 Americans with Disabilities:  The Board of County Commissioners does not discriminate upon the basis of any individual's disability. Manatee County is committed to providing full access to facilities, programs, and services to all, as well as supporting the employment of qualified individuals with disabilities in its workforce in accordance with federal and state laws and regulations, including the Americans with Disabilities Acts of 1990 (ADA) and as amended (“ADAA”), and 503 and 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973. Anyone requiring reasonable accommodation for this meeting as provided for in the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), or assistance with accessing any of these documents, should contact Carmine DeMilio, ADA Compliance Coordinator, at (941)792-4501 ext. 6016 or carmine.demilio@mymanatee.org, as least 3 business days prior to the scheduled meeting. If you are deaf/hard of hearing and require the services of an interpreter, please contact the Florida Relay Service at 711.

 THIS HEARING MAY BE CONTINUED FROM TIME-TO-TIME PENDING ADJOURNMENTS.

 MANATEE COUNTY BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

Manatee County Development Services Department

Manatee County, Florida

Date Published: August 14, 2026 

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, pursuant to Section 125.66(2)(a), Florida Statutes, that the Board of County Commissioners of Manatee County, Florida, will conduct a public hearing on August 25, 2026, beginning at 9:00 a.m., or as soon thereafter as possible, in the Commission Chambers, located on the first floor of the Manatee County Administrative Center, 1112 Manatee Avenue West, Bradenton, Florida, to consider the following ordinance:

ORDINANCE 26-14

AN ORDINANCE OF MANATEE COUNTY, FLORIDA, RELATING TO ARTICLE II, CODE ENFORCEMENT SPECIAL MAGISTRATES, CHAPTER 2-7 MANATEE COUNTY CODE OF ORDINANCES; AMENDING POWERS OF THE SPECIAL MAGISTRATE, ADMINISTRATIVE FINES; AND COSTS OF REPAIR; LIENS; PROVIDING FOR CODIFICATION; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. 

For More Information: Copies of the proposed amendment will be available for review and copying at cost approximately ten (10) days prior to the public hearing. Information may also be obtained by calling 748-4501 x 6878, between 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM; email to: planning.agenda@mymanatee.org.

Americans with Disabilities:  The Board of County Commissioners does not discriminate upon the basis of any individual's disability. Manatee County is committed to providing full access to facilities, programs, and services to all, as well as supporting the employment of qualified individuals with disabilities in its workforce in accordance with federal and state laws and regulations, including the Americans with Disabilities Acts of 1990 (ADA) and as amended (“ADAA”), and 503 and 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973. Anyone requiring reasonable accommodation for this meeting as provided for in the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), or assistance with accessing any of these documents, should contact Carmine DeMilio, ADA Compliance Coordinator, at (941)792-4501 ext. 6016 or carmine.demilio@mymanatee.org, as least 3 business days prior to the scheduled meeting. If you are deaf/hard of hearing and require the services of an interpreter, please contact the Florida Relay Service at 711.

According to Section 286.0105, Florida Statutes, any person desiring to appeal any decision made by the Board of County Commissioners with respect to any matter considered at the above referenced meeting or public hearing will need a record of the proceedings, and, for such purposes, may need to ensure that a verbatim record of the proceedings is made, which record includes the testimony and evidence upon which the appeal is to be based.

Date Published: August 12, 2026