May 21, 2026 - Land Use Meeting

The Manatee County Board of County Commissioners held a Land Use meeting on May 21, 2026, focusing primarily on zoning and development issues. Key procurement-related discussions included the approval of a grant agreement to fund a legal internship with a $3,000 stipend, and the approval of a commercial rezoning project (PDC 2501ZG) for approximately 4 acres at the southeast corner of State Road 64 and White Eagle Boulevard. This project allows up to 45,000 square feet of commercial and office uses, with design stipulations including wetland impact mitigation and traffic flow improvements. The board also approved a site plan revision for North County Middle School to add 35,200 square feet of classroom space. Public comments largely addressed concerns about development impacts on rural areas, wetlands, and traffic. The board voted unanimously to approve the commercial rezoning and the school site plan revision, and authorized the county attorney to execute the grant agreement for the internship funding.