Jun 16, 2026Board meeting
Manatee County Board Of County Commissioners Regular Meeting
The meeting included the Manatee County Port Authority agenda and deliberations on several grant and appropriation items. Key discussions focused on approving amendments to agreements with the Florida Department of Transportation for berth rehabilitation, container yard expansion, and rail yard expansion projects. The Board also reviewed and approved funding for a new seafarer access shuttle. During public comment, concerns were raised regarding transparency, port management, and the potential for a special district, while the Board addressed the procedural handling of future agenda items.