MANATEE COUNTY, Fla. (WFLA) — A growing show of protesters gathered Tuesday morning, red signs, red shirts, aiming for a full stop on plans to grow a massive sportsplex in Lakewood Ranch.
Manatee County commissioners are expected to discuss a possible new location for a proposed sportsplex during Tuesday’s commission meeting after residents voiced concerns about the project’s current site.
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A proposal has been filed to relocate the planned sportsplex to the Bradenton Area Convention Center property in Palmetto instead of the previously proposed location, which neighbors say is too close to residential communities.
The discussion comes as county leaders continue moving forward with plans to expand the Premier Sports Campus at Lakewood Ranch with a large, multi-use indoor sports complex…