{ "city": "Bradenton", "state": "Florida", "page": "https://mytown.theboringparts.com/city/gr-cityofbradenton/", "attribution": "MyTown / The Boring Parts — CC BY 4.0. Summaries AI-generated from official sources.", "license": "https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/", "generated": "2026-07-23", "upcoming": [], "recent": [ { "date": "2026-07-13", "body": "Insurance and Benefits Committee Meeting", "headline": "Committee to vote on health insurance renewal rates for 2026-2027", "summary": "The Bradenton Insurance and Benefits Committee will consider approving health insurance renewal rates and supplemental benefit recommendations for the 2026-2027 benefit year, presented by Brown and Brown. The committee will also receive market updates on GLP-1 prescriptions. Approval of the June 25, 2026 meeting minutes and public comment are also on the agenda.", "agenda_url": "https://cityofbradenton.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=1&event_id=433", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://cityofbradenton.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=1&event_id=433" }, { "date": "2026-07-09", "body": "Tree & Land Preservation Board Meeting", "headline": "Board to discuss June tree removal permits, board recruitment, arborist recommendation", "summary": "The Bradenton Tree & Land Preservation Board will discuss June 2026 tree removal permits, consider a letter to City Council for new member recruitment, and review a recommendation letter to City Administration for a Certified Arborist. The meeting includes approval of prior minutes and citizen comments.", "agenda_url": "https://cityofbradenton.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=1&event_id=358", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://cityofbradenton.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=1&event_id=358" }, { "date": "2026-07-08", "body": "Special Magistrate Meeting", "headline": null, "summary": null, "agenda_url": "https://cityofbradenton.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=2&clip_id=325", "minutes_url": "https://cityofbradenton.granicus.com/MinutesViewer.php?view_id=2&clip_id=325", "source": "https://cityofbradenton.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=2&clip_id=325" }, { "date": "2026-07-01", "body": "Planning Commission Meeting", "headline": "Planning Commission to hear sidewalk cafe alcohol permit, variance denial, alley vacation", "summary": "The Bradenton Planning Commission will hold public hearings on three items: a special use permit for a sidewalk cafe with alcohol sales at 312 12th Street West, a proposed denial of a variance to reduce a side yard setback at 2313 3rd Avenue West, and an ordinance to vacate a platted alley near 9th Street West and 13th Avenue West. The commission will then make recommendations to the City Council on the special use permit and alley vacation, and will decide whether to approve the final order on the variance.", "agenda_url": "https://cityofbradenton.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=1&event_id=368", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://cityofbradenton.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=1&event_id=368" }, { "date": "2026-06-29", "body": "Tamiami Trail Community Advisory Committee Meeting", "headline": "Tamiami Trail committee to vote on four redevelopment grants and a roof grant", "summary": "The Tamiami Trail Community Advisory Committee will consider approving minutes from previous meetings, appoint a chair and vice chair, and discuss updates on the Met 2b project and the Village of the Arts Greene Property. The main action items are five grant applications: four residential redevelopment grants and one roof grant for properties along 11th and 12th Avenues West.", "agenda_url": "https://cityofbradenton.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=1&clip_id=322", "minutes_url": "https://cityofbradenton.granicus.com/MinutesViewer.php?view_id=1&clip_id=322", "source": "https://cityofbradenton.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=1&clip_id=322" }, { "date": "2026-06-29", "body": "Public Art Advisory Board Meeting", "headline": "Board to vote on Saw Blossom mural and multiple art grants", "summary": "The Bradenton Public Art Advisory Board will consider approving several public art proposals, including a mural review for Saw Blossom, a grant application from Florida Cultural Group, Inc., and multiple project reviews from the Artist Guild of Manatee Inc. No dollar amounts or further details are provided in the agenda.", "agenda_url": "https://cityofbradenton.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=1&clip_id=324", "minutes_url": "https://cityofbradenton.granicus.com/MinutesViewer.php?view_id=1&clip_id=324", "source": "https://cityofbradenton.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=1&clip_id=324" }, { "date": "2026-06-29", "body": "Central CRA Advisory Board Meeting", "headline": "Central CRA board to discuss parking, CLT, and retroactive incentives", "summary": "This advisory board meets to approve minutes from January and then discuss multiple redevelopment topics. The discussion items include on-street parking on 8th Street, a community land trust (CLT), the Minnie Lee Rogers site, and a retroactive incentive policy. Public comment is accepted at the start.", "agenda_url": "https://cityofbradenton.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=1&clip_id=321", "minutes_url": "https://cityofbradenton.granicus.com/MinutesViewer.php?view_id=1&clip_id=321", "source": "https://cityofbradenton.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=1&clip_id=321" }, { "date": "2026-06-29", "body": "Public Art Advisory Board Meeting", "headline": "Public Art Advisory Board to appoint leadership and new member", "summary": "The board will appoint a Chair and Vice Chair and review candidate applications to fill a vacancy. Members will also discuss updates regarding Singing River and a walkthrough of Love Park.", "agenda_url": "https://cityofbradenton.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=1&clip_id=323", "minutes_url": "https://cityofbradenton.granicus.com/MinutesViewer.php?view_id=1&clip_id=323", "source": "https://cityofbradenton.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=1&clip_id=323" }, { "date": "2026-06-25", "body": "Insurance and Benefits Committee Meeting", "headline": "Committee to decide on health insurance rates for 2026-2027", "summary": "The Insurance and Benefits Committee will vote on proposed health insurance renewal rates for the 2026-2027 plan year, presented by Brown and Brown. The committee will also consider recommendations on a request for proposals for supplemental benefits. Approval of the prior meeting's minutes is also on the agenda.", "agenda_url": "https://cityofbradenton.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=1&clip_id=320", "minutes_url": "https://cityofbradenton.granicus.com/MinutesViewer.php?view_id=1&clip_id=320", "source": "https://cityofbradenton.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=1&clip_id=320" }, { "date": "2026-06-22", "body": "Tree & Land Preservation Board Meeting", "headline": "Board to approve minutes and staff reports on tree permits", "summary": "The Bradenton Tree & Land Preservation Board will meet to approve minutes from a previous meeting and hear a presentation from CRA Staff. The agenda includes reports on tree removal permits and approval of letters to City Council and Administration.", "agenda_url": "https://cityofbradenton.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=1&clip_id=319", "minutes_url": "https://cityofbradenton.granicus.com/MinutesViewer.php?view_id=1&clip_id=319", "source": "https://cityofbradenton.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=1&clip_id=319" }, { "date": "2026-06-15", "body": "Community Redevelopment Agency Board Meeting", "headline": "CRA board to consider second amendment to Tamiami Trail property purchase agreement", "summary": "The Bradenton Community Redevelopment Agency Board will consider consent items including a CPTED grant application and appointments to the Tamiami Trail Community Advisory Committee, and a substantive item: a second amendment to a purchase and sale agreement with PHBGF Ventures LLC for property in the Tamiami Trail CRA, pending City Council action. The board will also approve prior meeting minutes and take citizen comments.", "agenda_url": "https://cityofbradenton.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=1&clip_id=318", "minutes_url": "https://cityofbradenton.granicus.com/MinutesViewer.php?view_id=1&clip_id=318", "source": "https://cityofbradenton.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=1&clip_id=318" }, { "date": "2026-06-11", "body": "City Council Meeting", "headline": "Public hearings on charter amendments to strip mayor's tie-breaking vote and impose term limits", "summary": "The Bradenton City Council will hold second readings and public hearings on two proposed charter amendments that would remove the mayor's role as ex officio president of the council and eliminate the mayor's tie-breaking vote (Ordinance 4077) and impose term limits for the mayor and council members (Ordinance 4078). Both amendments would be placed on the November 3, 2026, general election ballot if approved. The council also has a quasi-judicial public hearing on a special use permit for a 426-foot private dock at 1215 50th Street Court East. The consent agenda includes approval of a building permit fee amendment (Resolution 26-50), an emergency alert services agreement with Everbridge, and several public works contracts.", "agenda_url": "https://cityofbradenton.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=1&clip_id=316", "minutes_url": "https://cityofbradenton.granicus.com/MinutesViewer.php?view_id=1&clip_id=316", "source": "https://cityofbradenton.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=1&clip_id=316" }, { "date": "2026-06-11", "body": "City Council Workshop", "headline": "Bradenton City Council to discuss water study and City Hall", "summary": "The City Council will hold a workshop to discuss several specific topics. The session is designed for discussion rather than formal decision-making.", "agenda_url": "https://cityofbradenton.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=1&clip_id=317", "minutes_url": "https://cityofbradenton.granicus.com/MinutesViewer.php?view_id=1&clip_id=317", "source": "https://cityofbradenton.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=1&clip_id=317" }, { "date": "2026-06-05", "body": "Firefighters' Retirement System Pension Board of Trustees Meeting", "headline": null, "summary": null, "agenda_url": "https://cityofbradenton.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=1&clip_id=315", "minutes_url": "https://cityofbradenton.granicus.com/MinutesViewer.php?view_id=1&clip_id=315", "source": "https://cityofbradenton.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=1&clip_id=315" }, { "date": "2026-06-02", "body": "Special Magistrate Meeting", "headline": null, "summary": null, "agenda_url": "https://cityofbradenton.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=2&clip_id=314", "minutes_url": "https://cityofbradenton.granicus.com/MinutesViewer.php?view_id=2&clip_id=314", "source": "https://cityofbradenton.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=2&clip_id=314" }, { "date": "2026-05-28", "body": "Community Redevelopment Agency Board Meeting", "headline": "CRA Board to consider budget adjustments and redevelopment grants", "summary": "The Bradenton Community Redevelopment Agency Board is meeting to review budget adjustments for three CRA districts. The board will also consider grant applications for property redevelopment and infrastructure improvements.", "agenda_url": "https://cityofbradenton.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=1&clip_id=313", "minutes_url": "https://cityofbradenton.granicus.com/MinutesViewer.php?view_id=1&clip_id=313", "source": "https://cityofbradenton.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=1&clip_id=313" }, { "date": "2026-05-27", "body": "City Council Meeting", "headline": "Council considers removing mayor's tie-breaker vote and term limits", "summary": "The council will hold first readings of two charter amendments: one to remove the mayor as ex officio president and tie-breaking vote, and another to establish term limits for the mayor and council members. Both will undergo a second reading and public hearing on June 10 before a November 3 referendum. The council will also conduct second readings and public hearings on three rezoning ordinances and a development agreement permitting a density increase to 345 dwelling units in the Urban Core. The consent agenda includes two SHIP housing rehabilitation loans and several event permits.", "agenda_url": "https://cityofbradenton.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=1&clip_id=312", "minutes_url": "https://cityofbradenton.granicus.com/MinutesViewer.php?view_id=1&clip_id=312", "source": "https://cityofbradenton.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=1&clip_id=312" }, { "date": "2026-05-26", "body": "Planning Commission Meeting", "headline": "Planning Commission to weigh special use permit for 426-foot private dock on Braden River", "summary": "The Planning Commission will hold public hearings on three quasi-judicial items. The main item is Resolution 26-41, a special use permit for a 426-foot private dock at 1215 50th Street Court East on the Braden River. The commission will recommend approval or denial to the City Council. Also up for decision are a variance for a front-yard pergola at 1700 21st Avenue West and a variance for reduced rear and side setbacks at 4303 5th Avenue NE.", "agenda_url": "https://cityofbradenton.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=1&clip_id=311", "minutes_url": "https://cityofbradenton.granicus.com/MinutesViewer.php?view_id=1&clip_id=311", "source": "https://cityofbradenton.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=1&clip_id=311" }, { "date": "2026-05-21", "body": "Insurance Committee Meeting", "headline": "Insurance committee to hear renewal projections for all city insurance lines", "summary": "The Bradenton Insurance and Benefits Committee will receive updates on Q1 performance and market data, claims and plan updates, and renewal projections for all lines of insurance. Any changes to current plans would require a motion and vote. Public comment is accepted on any agenda or non-agenda item.", "agenda_url": "https://cityofbradenton.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=1&clip_id=310", "minutes_url": "https://cityofbradenton.granicus.com/MinutesViewer.php?view_id=1&clip_id=310", "source": "https://cityofbradenton.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=1&clip_id=310" }, { "date": "2026-05-21", "body": "Police Officers' Retirement System Pension Board of Trustees Meeting", "headline": null, "summary": null, "agenda_url": "https://cityofbradenton.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=1&clip_id=309", "minutes_url": "https://cityofbradenton.granicus.com/MinutesViewer.php?view_id=1&clip_id=309", "source": "https://cityofbradenton.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=1&clip_id=309" }, { "date": "2026-05-15", "body": "Tree & Land Preservation Board Meeting", "headline": "Tree board to review quarterly strategies and recruit new members", "summary": "The Bradenton Tree & Land Preservation Board will hold a routine meeting on May 15, 2026. Agenda items include approval of April meeting minutes, a staff report on April tree removal permits (noted as N/A), discussion of new board member recruitment strategies, and a review of quarterly strategies. Staff will also provide updates on tree giveaway events and the Earth Day recap. No specific ordinances or rezonings are on the agenda.", "agenda_url": "https://cityofbradenton.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=1&clip_id=308", "minutes_url": "https://cityofbradenton.granicus.com/MinutesViewer.php?view_id=1&clip_id=308", "source": "https://cityofbradenton.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=1&clip_id=308" }, { "date": "2026-05-14", "body": "City Council Meeting", "headline": "Council to decide on 106-townhome plan for Jordan Creek East", "summary": "The Bradenton City Council will hold a public hearing on a major amendment to the Jordan Creek East Planned Development Plan, which would allow 106 townhome units instead of the previously approved 66 semidetached units. The council will also consider annexing two parcels at 507 and 509 50th Street West, and hear first readings for land use and zoning changes related to that annexation. Other business includes a $85,104 SHIP rehabilitation loan for 2104 14th Ave E, a contract to purchase 2115 9th Street East, and approval of the Bradenton Riverwalk Half Marathon.", "agenda_url": "https://cityofbradenton.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=1&clip_id=307", "minutes_url": "https://cityofbradenton.granicus.com/MinutesViewer.php?view_id=1&clip_id=307", "source": "https://cityofbradenton.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=1&clip_id=307" }, { "date": "2026-05-06", "body": "Special Magistrate Meeting", "headline": null, "summary": null, "agenda_url": "https://cityofbradenton.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=2&clip_id=306", "minutes_url": "https://cityofbradenton.granicus.com/MinutesViewer.php?view_id=2&clip_id=306", "source": "https://cityofbradenton.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=2&clip_id=306" }, { "date": "2026-04-23", "body": "Community Redevelopment Agency Board Meeting", "headline": "CRA board to consider incentives, LURA amendment, and police updates", "summary": "The Bradenton Community Redevelopment Agency Board will meet to approve consent agenda items, including an amendment to the Land Use Restrictive Agreement for HTG Astoria, LTD., and an application for CRA incentives from PHBGF Ventures, LLC. The board will also discuss project updates from the Bradenton Police Department. Citizen comments will be accepted on non-agenda and agenda items.", "agenda_url": "https://cityofbradenton.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=1&clip_id=305", "minutes_url": "https://cityofbradenton.granicus.com/MinutesViewer.php?view_id=1&clip_id=305", "source": "https://cityofbradenton.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=1&clip_id=305" }, { "date": "2026-04-22", "body": "City Council Meeting", "headline": "Council considers new special assessment ordinance for capital projects", "summary": "The Bradenton City Council will hold second readings and public hearings on two ordinances: one reducing firefighter pension contributions and another creating a new chapter for capital project and service assessments. The consent agenda includes numerous contracts for engineering, surveying, and construction services, as well as agreements for special events. A public hearing will also be held on the proposed use of 2026-2027 Community Development Block Grant funds.", "agenda_url": "https://cityofbradenton.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=1&clip_id=304", "minutes_url": "https://cityofbradenton.granicus.com/MinutesViewer.php?view_id=1&clip_id=304", "source": "https://cityofbradenton.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=1&clip_id=304" } ] }