Public Meeting Notice The Board of Commissioners of the East Manatee Fire Rescue District shall hold a public workshop for Fire Commissioners to receive a presentation from staff, discuss the budget for Fiscal Year 26/27, and consider future funding strategies. This meeting will be held Tuesday August 11 at 8:30 am at the District's office located at 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. Persons 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. IPL0360239 Jul 26 2026