Commercial development awaits a decision

A drone view of Bradenton Beach’s commercial district shows properties at the west edge of Bridge Street being considered for a resort development. The city commission will gather at 6 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 7, at city hall, 107 Gulf Drive N., for a final public hearing and possible vote on an ordinance to advance a proposed 106-room resort with restaurant and retail space bordering Bridge Street, Gulf Drive and Third Street South. The project, proposed by Shawn Kaleta and Jake Spooner, a city commissioner, involves eight properties in the district. Islander Photo: Jacob Merrifield