Manatee County will break ground in January 2026 on a new campus for veterans north of Palmetto. It will be at 5215 Buckeye Road.
The county donated 24 acres and earmarked $4 million to kick off the initiative, according to sister publication YourObserver.com, which reported officials are trying to secure state and federal funding.
Called Valor Commons, the project is expected to cost $40 million and create a multipurpose campus that combines commemoration, education and community engagement, according to a statement…