Cell towers: Manatee

 * Manatee County Plans to Change Cell Tower Code...

        Manatee County Plans to Change Cell Tower Code... Again by Deborah Chapman

  Palm Aire and River Club residents are voicing concerns about proposed modifications to the new cell tower code (LDC 704.59) which are going before the Manatee BOCC on Thursday (9/2) for a final vote.   Board of County Commissioners Work Session Agenda August 31 Tuesday was a busy day for the county commission. Several people came forward in opposition for a proposed tree ordinance. There was a county planning evaluation, a proposed sign regurlation ordinance, Terra Ceia overlay discussion, golf carts on sidewalks debate, wetland protection and tree problems in yesterday's meeting.   Manatee County Accepting Applications for Palmetto / North Manatee County Enterprise Zone Development Agency by Manatee County Manatee County Government is now accepting applications for three vacant positions on the Palmetto/North Manatee County Enterprise Zone Development Agency, a volunteer advisory committee that makes recommendations to the Manatee Board of County Commissioners.   Applicants Sought for Opening on Bradenton Housing Authority Board by City of Bradenton Published Saturday, August 28, 2010 The City of Bradenton Housing Authority is accepting applications for an open position to its Board of Commissioners. The board is an autonomous body whose responsibilities work in tandem with the Bradenton Housing Authority (BHA) administration. The qualifications for Board members include interest in setting policy decisions based on Federal standards, approval of annual and long range fiscal, developmental and community initiatives, etc.   FPL & Progress Want Customers to Pay for Future Nuke Costs In the midst of of a serious recession and a blistering hot summer that has seen utility bills rise, Progress Energy and FPL are asking the Florida Public Service Commission to allow them to bill customers extra this year, in order to allow them to charge customers a "future cost recovery" in case they build future nuclear plants that, if built, wouldn't be in operation for more than a decade.     Chemo Kit Drive to Benefit Sarasota Memorial Hospital Breast Cancer Patients by Tech House A group of local volunteers from the Florida Suncoast Affiliate of the Susan G. Komen for the Cure®, have joined forces with numerous other companies this summer to provide Sarasota Memorial Hospital breast cancer patients with key items for getting through their chemotherapy treatment.      Opinion Katrina – Five Years After: What Have We Fixed? by Dennis Maley, Editor This week was the 5th anniversary of the most devastating natural disaster that has ever struck U.S. soil. America watched in dazed frustration, as the most wealthy and powerful nation in the world tripped over its own feet, bungling relief efforts and failing to live up to even the minimum standards of most peoples' imaginations. Five years later, we look at what has changed.     Katrina – Five Years After: Making it Right Many celebrities portray themselves as social activists or philanthropists, while often falling far short of the images they create. Superstar actor Brad Pitt seems to be an exception. Frustrated by the slow pace of post-Katrina reconstruction, Pitt founded the Make it Right Foundation with the goal of building 150 eco-friendly, affordable homes in the Lower Ninth Ward. Three years into the project, 50 houses have been completed and Pitt's intensity continues to burn.     Religion & Faith St. Martha's Father Fausto Receives High-Honor from Pope Rev. Fausto Stampiglia, pastor of St. Martha Roman Catholic Church, was awarded the Papal Medal of Pro Ecclesia et Pontifice at last Sunday's mass honoring Our Lady Queen of Palestine. The Holy Cross Pro Ecclesia et Pontifice is an award of the Roman Catholic Church given as a high-honor by the Pope.       Environment Should Manatee County Ban Large Trees on Small Lots? Right tree in the right place was the motto of the county commission meeting on Tuesday. Residents voiced both opposition and support for a tree ordinance that would ban large trees from small residential lots in new developments. The motive was presented in depth by Bill Bors of the Natural Resource Department. It seems that these giant shade-providers are at war with infrastructure and public safety – at the expense of the taxpayer.   FWC seeks Input on possible Red Drum Regulation Changes by The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission   The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) has scheduled a series of public workshops this fall to discuss possible fishing regulation changes for red drum (redfish).   Community Special Feature: Old Florida: Mixon's Fruit Farm Few things say Florida like citrus, though it always amazes me how many California oranges make their way to my local supermarket. By the same token, much of our best fruit gets shipped off, but if you're looking for local fruit, fresh squeezed juice, or the best lemonade on the planet, local grower, Mixon's Fruit Farm has got you covered.   Weekend Adventures in Bradenton, September 2-4 It's Labor Day weekend, the blue-collar holiday to celebrate all of our toils and the people that they help grow rich! You've been breaking your back all year and this is your excuse to be a lazy dog. Put down your work boots and grab your flip-flops, it's time for a Weekend Adventure in Bradenton!   Spudnuts: Turner's Donuts is a Relic of an American Icon Lifelong Bradenton residents and well-traveled retirees might remember an iconic donut chain known for its unique potato-flour treats. In the 50's, 60's, and 70's hundreds of Spudnuts Donuts were scattered across the country, mostly in the Midwest and California. Few local residents realize, however, that Turner's Donuts in downtown Bradenton is one of a few dozen Spudnuts that have survived independetly to offer the "potato raised" to a new generation.   Local Farmers Concerned with Competition from Community Farm Geraldson Community Farm was a project that Manatee County and The Florida West Coast Resource Conservation and Development Council collaborated on in 2007 to promote local agriculture. Today resident farmers are complaining the venture is hurting their business. Could this be a misunderstanding or did something go sour in the area food industry?   Sweet Tomatoes Raises over $10,000 for the American Cancer Society by Sweet Tomatoes Published Friday, August 27, 2010 More than 1,500 guests dined at Sweet Tomatoes’ new Bradenton location at 5407 University Pkwy, and paid just $5 for an all-you-can-eat experience, of which Sweet Tomatoes donated 100% to the American Cancer Society, a voluntary health organization dedicated to eliminating cancer as a major health problem by preventing cancer, saving lives and diminishing suffering from cancer, through research, education, advocacy and service.   United Way of Manatee County and Manatee Community Foundation step up to the plate for Meals on Wheels PLUS of Manatee by United Way of Mantee County The United Way of Manatee County and Manatee Community Foundation (MCF) provided emergency funding of more than $15,000, to assist Meals on Wheels PLUS in the purchase of two convection ovens needed to provide hot meals to thousands in our community. This equipment is crucial to the organization’s production of daily meals for homebound and disabled seniors.   The Bradenton Times Paperless Circular Your virtual Sunday circular delivers the deals without the mess. Check out the specials at all of your favorite stores without having to strain your back, picking up the dead tree on your lawn, known as the other Sunday ads.     Fishing, Outdoors & Recreation Captain Zach's Manatee Fishing Report, Sept. 1 by Capt. "Zach" Zacharias Published Wednesday, September 1, 2010 The frequent and heavy rains of the past week have accomplished two major changes on the local angling scene. One is the abnormally hot water temperatures that have been cooled a bit and the big influx of fresh water into the estuary will bring on some welcome changes going into the final few weeks of summer.   Sunday on the Bay: Life Aboard by Merab-Michal Favorite For the last three years I have lived a double life. For part of the year I’m a normal American living in an old house with a long list of repairs. I work at a mundane job, pursue a college education and try to find time for the few hobbies that I like to do. The other part of the year I live on a boat anchored off an island and owned by another country.  I helped deliver the boat there and sailed thousands of miles across open water to do it.   Anytime Fitness and Exercise is Medicine Team Up for a Healthier America by Anytime Fitness What if the health care and fitness industries merged to ensure that exercise was the most widely prescribed drug in the world? A partnership between Anytime Fitness, the world’s largest co-ed fitness chain and the American College of Sport Medicine’s Exercise is Medicine ™ global initiative aims to do just that. During a time when the nation faces a serious health crisis, Anytime Fitness and Exercise is Medicine are teaming up in a joint promotion aimed at bridging the health gap that exists between the doctor’s office and the gym.     Sports Bradenton Marauders Close in on FSL South Pennant With only 8 games left, the Marauders are poised to win the second half and lock up the remaining spot in the FSL south playoffs to begin next week. The season's last home game takes place tonight at McKechnie Field.   Manatee Stomps Plant, Head to PA for another Major Showdown The Hurricanes exceeded all expectations when they ran over #2 in the nation Plant last Friday night, 48-10. Mike Blakely and Quinton Pompey upped their already considerable value as multiple Division I schools attempt to sign the local stars. This week the team heads up north to tackle a similarly endowed PA team known as the “football factory” – and this one counts!   ---------------- Latest Upcoming Events There are hundreds of things going on in Bradenton and Manatee County every week. Our Events Calendar is the most comprehensive in the area. Take a look and find something going on that is just right for you! View the Full Calendar        Thursday, September 2 1. A Shining Light Across Manatee - 100 Years of Scouting in Manatee County 2. Sertoma Club of Bradenton Time: 12:00 am - 1:30 pm 3. ArtCenter Manatee - Native and Wild Exhibition Time: 9:00 am - 5:00 pm 4. Manatee County Board of Commissioners Special Land Use Meeting Time: 9:00 am 5. 30 Days of Discovery and 2-for-1 Admission at Mote Marine Laboratory Time: 10:00 am - 5:00 pm 6. Manatee Tiger Bay Club - Monthly Meeting Time: 11:30 am 7. Gulf Coast Latin Chamber of Commerce - Bradenton Latin Power Lunch Time: 11:45 am - 1:30 pm 8. How to Start and Manage Your Business Time: 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm 9. The Bradenton Yacht Club Sailboat River Races Time: 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm 10. Cork's Cigar Bar - Free Texas Hold'em Poker Time: 7:00 pm 11. Live Music at Drift In Time: 8:00 pm - 12:00 am  Friday, September 3 1. A Shining Light Across Manatee - 100 Years of Scouting in Manatee County 2. Cork's Cigar Bar - Live Music 3. ArtCenter Manatee - Native and Wild Exhibition Time: 9:00 am - 5:00 pm 4. 30 Days of Discovery and 2-for-1 Admission at Mote Marine Laboratory Time: 10:00 am - 5:00 pm 5. Music Nightly at Bridgetender Inn Time: 5:00 pm 6. Island Gallery West Public Reception for Barbara Orear Time: 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm 7. How to Start and Manage Your Business Time: 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm 8. Country/Rock Music at Joyland Time: 7:00 pm - 2:00 am 9. Ace's Time: 8:00 pm 10. Bradenton Woman's Club: Firday Night Dances Time: 8:00 pm - 11:00 pm 11. Rockin' at the Banana Factory Time: 9:00 pm - 2:00 am 12. Various Bands at D'Coy Duck's Time: 9:30 pm - 1:30 am 13. The Distillery Time: 10:00 pm  Saturday, September 4 1. A Shining Light Across Manatee - 100 Years of Scouting in Manatee County 2. Cork's Cigar Bar - DJ Kevin 3. ArtCenter Manatee - Native and Wild Exhibition Time: 9:00 am - 5:00 pm 4. 30 Days of Discovery and 2-for-1 Admission at Mote Marine Laboratory Time: 10:00 am - 5:00 pm 5. Music Nightly at Bridgetender Inn Time: 5:00 pm 6. How to Start and Manage Your Business Time: 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm 7. Country/Rock Music at Joyland Time: 7:00 pm - 2:00 am 8. Ace's Time: 8:00 pm 9. Rockin' at the Banana Factory Time: 9:00 pm - 2:00 am 10. Various Bands at D'Coy Duck's Time: 9:30 pm - 1:30 am 11. The Distillery Time: 10:00 pm  Sunday, September 5 1. A Shining Light Across Manatee - 100 Years of Scouting in Manatee County 2. Cork's Cigar Bar - Doug Deming Blues Jam 3. ArtCenter Manatee - Native and Wild Exhibition Time: 9:00 am - 5:00 pm 4. 30 Days of Discovery and 2-for-1 Admission at Mote Marine Laboratory Time: 10:00 am - 5:00 pm 5. Live Music and Food Time: 2:00 pm - 7:00 pm 6. Music Nightly at Bridgetender Inn Time: 5:00 pm 7. How to Start and Manage Your Business Time: 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm 8. Bradentucky Bombers Roller Derby League: Final Home Bout of the Season Time: 6:30 pm - 9:00 pm 9. Ace's Time: 8:00 pm  Monday, September 6 1. A Shining Light Across Manatee - 100 Years of Scouting in Manatee County 2. HAPPY LABOR DAY Time: 12:01 am 3. ArtCenter Manatee - Native and Wild Exhibition Time: 9:00 am - 5:00 pm 4. 30 Days of Discovery and 2-for-1 Admission at Mote Marine Laboratory Time: 10:00 am - 5:00 pm 5. Cork's Cigar Bar - Martini Monday Time: 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm 6. How to Start and Manage Your Business Time: 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm 7. How to Start and Manage Your Business Time: 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm 8. Guardian Ad Litem: Meet & Greet Volunteer Recruitment Time: 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm  Tuesday, September 7 1. A Shining Light Across Manatee - 100 Years of Scouting in Manatee County 2. ArtCenter Manatee - Native and Wild Exhibition Time: 9:00 am - 5:00 pm 3. 30 Days of Discovery and 2-for-1 Admission at Mote Marine Laboratory Time: 10:00 am - 5:00 pm 4. How to Start and Manage Your Business Time: 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm 5. How to Start and Manage Your Business Time: 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm 6. Cork's Cigar Bar - Open Jam Time: 8:30 pm  Wednesday, September 8 1. A Shining Light Across Manatee - 100 Years of Scouting in Manatee County 2. ArtCenter Manatee - Native and Wild Exhibition Time: 9:00 am - 5:00 pm 3. Manatee County Planning Commission Time: 9:00 am 4. 30 Days of Discovery and 2-for-1 Admission at Mote Marine Laboratory Time: 10:00 am - 5:00 pm 5. Manatee County Hockey Club - 2nd Tryout Time: 4:30 pm 6. How to Start and Manage Your Business Time: 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm 7. How to Start and Manage Your Business Time: 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm 8. Cork's Cigar Bar - Trivia and Karoake Time: 7:00 pm - 1:00 am 9. Country/Rock Music at Joyland Time: 7:00 pm - 2:00 am Demetrios' Pizza House 941-758-6478 Family owned and operated since 1976! Featured Event Chowdown for Charity October 28th 5 PM - 8 PM Benefits The Food Bank of Manatee and The Prostart Program Click for Event Info   Featured Business Ronald J. Hernden, CPA PA ---------------- The Forum Contribute your voice to these online discussions: 1. New Manatee County Business Tax 2. Amendment 4 - Hometown Democracy 3. Proposed Biomass Powerplant Click Here for all Discussions ---------------- The Community Notices Bradenton Police Department Co-honorees for Officer of the Month  Officer Christopher Deshaies Officer Todd Freed Bradenton Police Department Co-honorees for Officer of the Month   (Click for more info)   Email us to let the community notice you! 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