Government calendar

Anna Maria

10005 Gulf Drive

For information, call 941-708-6130

Please visit www.cityofannamaria.com or contact city hall for more information.

July 18, 1 p.m. – City Commission budget meeting

July 18, 2 p.m. – City Commission meeting

July 24, 9 a.m. – Planning and Zoning board meeting

July 25, 5 p.m. – City Commission budget meeting

July 25, 6 p.m. – City Commission meeting

 

Bradenton Beach

107 Gulf Drive N.

For information, call 941-778-1005

Please visit www.cityofbradentonbeach.com or contact city hall for more information.

July 17, 1 p.m. – Scenic WAVES meeting

July 18, noon – City Commission meeting

 

Holmes Beach

5801 Marina Drive

For information, call 941-708-5800

Please visit www.holmesbeachfl.org or contact city hall for more information.

July 23, 2 p.m. – City Commission special meeting, maximum millage rate

July 23, 2:30 p.m. – City Commission meeting with work session to follow

July 24, 5 p.m. – Planning Commission meeting

July 31, 10 a.m. – Code Compliance special magistrate hearing

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