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County approves Allenton hotels and several rezones; developers highlight infill and limited traffic impact

Manatee County Board of County Commissioners · December 5, 2025
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Summary

Commissioners approved a GDP for two limited‑service hotels at the Ellington Premium Outlets and granted or affirmed several small rezones. Applicants and traffic consultants said the hotels would use existing parking, reduce trips vs. previously unbuilt mall entitlements and provide rooms for events and sports tournaments.

Manatee County commissioners approved a general development plan to add two limited‑service hotels adjacent to the Ellington Premium Outlet Mall and voted to approve several smaller rezones, describing the projects as compatible infill that would serve growing nearby neighborhoods.

Noble Investment Group described plans for a 124‑room Live Smart by Hilton and a 124‑room WoodSpring Suites on roughly 68.8 acres at the I‑75/US‑301 interchange, placing the hotels in existing outlet-mall parking to…

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