Public meeting held on Longboat Pass Bridge

Bradenton Beach Commissioner Scott Bear, left, reviews a project display with Florida Department of Transportation project manager Adam Rose during a March 12 public meeting at Christ Church of Longboat Key on the Longboat Pass Bridge Project Development and Environment study. Islander Photos: Robert Anderson

DOT project manager David Turley addresses attendees March 12 during a public hearing at Christ Church of Longboat Key, 6400 Gulf of Mexico Drive.

Longboat Key resident Brian Rivotto, center left, speaks with Longboat Key assistant town manager Isaac Brownman, center right, about the Longboat Pass Bridge during a March 12 public hearing on a PD&E study. DOT representatives AJ Guilamo, left, and Brian Brantley, right, listen.

Longboat Key resident Tom Simonian addresses transportation officials during public comment March 12 at Christ Church of Longboat Key. Simonian raised safety concerns related to the proposed bridge replacement.