Public Hearing Notice The Manatee County Fire Chiefs' Association will hold a public hearing for the appointment of the members of the Fire Prevention Code Appeals Board for 2027 – 2030 on Thursday, July 23, 2026, at 9 am or soon thereafter at the Bradenton Fire Department located at 1010 9th Avenue West, Bradenton, FL 34205. The Manatee County Fire Chiefs' Association prohibits discrimination in all their services, programs or activities based on 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 President Tim Geer at 941-932-9600. 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. IPL0356538 Jul 12 2026