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CRA approves Rossi Park sunshade design and placement within $250,000 allocation

Community Redevelopment Agency, City of Bradenton · March 25, 2026
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The Bradenton CRA unanimously approved a revised design and placement for new sunshades at Rossi Park and replacement covers for nearby exercise pads, remaining within the previously authorized $250,000 budget and targeting completion before the Fourth of July season.

The Community Redevelopment Agency voted unanimously March 25 to approve the revised design and placement for the Rossi Park sunshade project within the previously authorized $250,000.

City representative Bill Ackles, who presented the item, said the design changes reposition shades to border the splash pad and in front of — but not obstructing — the stage. “This is going to allow for the blockage of the sun later in the afternoon,” Ackles said, adding that the bottom of the shade will sit about…

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