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Bradenton approves $1.35 million purchase of 11.3‑acre parcel for park, PAL and stormwater

Bradenton City Council · April 8, 2026
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Summary

The council authorized purchase of an 11.3‑acre parcel for $1.35 million to support stormwater retention, a Police Athletic League (PAL) multi‑use building and related park infrastructure; staff said the acquisition will be funded entirely with outside sources and the vote was 5‑0.

The Bradenton City Council on April 8 authorized the purchase of an 11.3‑acre parcel west of Braden Village for $1.35 million to support stormwater retention, a PAD/Police Athletic League pad and a future multi‑use building for youth and workforce programming.

City staff described the parcel as roughly rectangular, bounded by 13th and 17th avenues and adjacent to Rogers Garden Elementary School, and…

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