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Commissioners approve ending LURA on one infill home over community objections, 4–1

Manatee County Board of County Commissioners · March 24, 2026
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Summary

The board voted 4–1 on March 24 to approve termination of a Livable Manatee LURA on a single infill property after the developer said the lot was unmarketable; opponents warned the release could let the parcel be used at market rate and said ads lacked income restrictions.

The Manatee County Board of County Commissioners voted 4–1 on March 24 to approve terminating a Livable Manatee land-use restriction agreement (LURA) on a single infill property on 30th Avenue West after the developer said the site had not attracted eligible buyers.

Developer William Manful told the board he had held the property for more than two years and had paid construction and carrying costs while the house remained unsold. He described repeated vandalism at the site and said he had one investor willing to buy the…

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