A meeting about the proposed Long Bar Pointe development in Manatee County turned into a 12-hour marathon and was not wrapped up until early Wednesday morning.
More than 1,000 people showed up with Manatee County commissioners about the project. The meeting ended just after 2 a.m. with a split decision.
Developers want to build a high-end resort, housing and marina on more than 460 acres in Bradenton. They said the project would provide jobs and improve the area.
Those against the project say it would have a negative impact on the coastal waterways, including the destruction of mangroves and sea grass.
The developers already own the property and have approval to build homes there, but they do not have approval for the mixed-use part of their plan, which calls for a hotel, restaurants and marina.
Commissioners unanimously voted against a text amendment that would have opened up the now protected coastal areas to more development. But the commission did narrowly agree to a map amendment.
That will open Long Bar Pointe up to not just residential but mixed-used development as well, including shops, hotels and restaurants.
In order to get that deal, the developer had to drop plans for a marina. Now, the next step is for the developer to re-submit plans for the 460 acres.
No timeline has been set for the new plans.
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