Looking to the future in East Manatee

Residents of East Manatee are taking their dreams of the future public in separate meetings this week, north and south of the Manatee River.

Parrish residents will be sharing aspirations for their community Thursday night during a workshop with Manatee County commissioners.

High on their list are adding a sewer system for the central village of Parrish, completion of U.S. 301 improvements from County Road 675 north to Moccasin Wallow Road, and stormwater system improvements, said Ben Jordan, president of the Parrish Civic Association.

Tami Vaughan, a board member of the civic association, will present a 20-minute powerpoint, “Future of Parrish: Dreams Become Reality,” to commissioners 6:15 p.m. Thursday at the Parrish Community Center.

On Wednesday, the Lakewood Ranch Incorporation Study  Group is presenting an discussion on possible cityhood for the Ranch.

The Lakewood Ranch meeting is set for 7 p.m. at Town Hall.

There will be a brief overview presentation followed by open discussion on all aspects of incorporation. The public is invited.

Attendees are asked to RSVP to IncorpStudy@lwrdv.com. For more information: visit http://www.lwrincorporation.com/

For more, see Tuesday's Herald.

Jim