A neighborhood dispute over live music at a restaurant in Bradenton’s arts district became a debate about the essence of the district.
On Jan. 28, the Bradenton City Council considered a Village of the Arts resident’s appeal to stop live music at Cottonmouth Southern Soul Food. After hearing testimony from neighbors, business owners and music supporters, the city council unanimously sided with Cottonmouth.
In November, after the city’s Planning Commission voted 4-2 in favor of Cottonmouth’s appeal that live music was allowed, a neighbor disputed the decision…