Daily Archives: October 15, 2015

Downtown Bradenton property purchased with intent for faith-based homeless issues

BRADENTON — A building in the 500 block of 13th Street West will serve multiple purposes for its new owner, Galatians 6:2 Inc., with Gary Crawford as its president. The 6,750-square-foot building with addresses of 516-518 was purchased by the not-for-profit Galatians for $250,000, with an Aug. 21 closing date, according to Manatee County property…

Point Pleasant neighborhood in downtown Bradenton eyed for overlay district

BRADENTON — About 14.5 acres west of Bradenton City Hall, extending to 15th Street West between the Manatee River and Manatee Avenue West, property is being eyed by city officials and residents for a potential new overlay district. The area commonly called Point Pleasant contains a lot of historic houses in a neighborhood Planning and…