Bradenton Estates II subdivision approved
Summary
An 80-home development on 18th Avenue East that neighbors say will worsen already dangerous traffic on Morgan Johnson Road and SR 64, strain drainage near the Braden River, and clash with one-acre lots nearby. Residents also flagged past nursery chemical contamination on site.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 2
- Last 30 days
- 0
Last discussed Feb 12, 2026.
Impact analysis
No off-site road improvements required; residents fear added congestion and flood costs.
The developer gains higher-yield small lots; county gains modest tax base.
Nearby Magnolia Manor residents face traffic, flood risk and compatibility loss.
Mentions & discussions (2)
Board of County Commissioners Land Use — February 12, 2026
Neighbors fought hard against 80 homes on 18th Avenue East, citing flooding, traffic, and compatibility, but a 4-3 majority approved the project with stipulations.
Planning Commission — January 15, 2026
An 80-home development on 18th Avenue East that neighbors say will worsen already dangerous traffic on Morgan Johnson Road and SR 64, strain drainage near the Braden River, and clash with one-acre lots nearby. Residents also flagged past nursery chemical contamination on site.
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