Light Up Manatee streetlight program
Summary
The county has installed 2,455 of a planned 3,531 streetlights, but Harbor Oaks residents delivered signatures from 37 of 40 property owners opposing lights, citing property values and pole placement. The program has been halted in that neighborhood.
At a glance
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- Last 30 days
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Last discussed Sep 1, 2026.
Impact analysis
Operating costs are estimated at $810,451.53, with fixture lease costs of roughly $18 per month per light.
Residents in Districts 2, 3, and 4 who wanted streetlights gain improved lighting.
Harbor Oaks property owners who declined lights, citing property value and aesthetic concerns.
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