BRADENTON — The Manatee County Commission and the City of Holmes Beach Commission covered multiple subjects during a joint meeting of the local governments this week. The last time the two local governments convened for a joint public discussion was in 2022.
The meeting agenda covered several topics, including storm recovery, water ferry expansion, beach patrol funding, pop-up commerce on the Manatee Avenue Causeway, TDC needs, the expiring water and sewer franchise agreement, and consideration of paid parking for beach access, among other vital topics.
At the conclusion of the three and a half hour meeting, Holmes Beach City Commissioners Steve Oelfke and Carol Soustek thanked county commissioners for hosting the meeting…