Manatee County Commission changes course on Bradenton EDC

Manatee County Commission changes course on Bradenton EDC

Manatee County commissioners unanimously approved a new contract with the Bradenton Area Economic Development Corp. at their April 7 meeting. The decision came more than six months after commissioners opted not to renew the agency’s annual contract in September, citing concerns over transparency and return on investment.Following a change in leadership at the EDC, commissioners authorized county staff to restart discussions with the agency in Ja…