Special Meeting Notice The Board of Commissioners of the East Manatee Fire Rescue District will hold a special meeting to consider a pre-construction contract with Willis Smith Construction for the Station 9 project. The meeting will be held on Monday, September 8, 2025, immediately following the 6:00 pm TRIM public hearing, at the District's office located 3200 Lakewood Ranch Boulevard, Bradenton, FL 34211. The East Manatee Fire Rescue District prohibits discrimination in all services, programs or activities on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, disability, sex, marital status, familial status, religion, or genetic information. People with disabilities who require assistance or alternative means for communication of program information (braille, large print, audiotape, etc.), or who wish to file a complaint, should contact Deputy Chief Paul Wren at 941-751-5611. Pursuant to Section 286.0105, Florida Statutes, if a person decides to appeal any decision made by the board, agency, or commission with respect to any matter considered at such meeting or hearing, he or she will need a record of the proceedings, and that, for such purpose, he or she may need to ensure that a verbatim record of the proceedings is made, which record includes the testimony and evidence upon with the appeal is to be based. IPL0267339 Aug 27 2025