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The State Attorney's Office found no evidence to pursue charges against Vanessa Baugh, the former Manatee County District 5 commissioner, and Mike Rahn, the current District 4 commissioner.
Former Acting County Administrator Lee Washington had accused the officials of discussing official county business during a private lunch meeting.
Participants put their own twist on chili recipes.
The Manatee County Commission voted 5-1 to cut additional wetland protections out of the Comprehensive Plan.
In a vote of 5-1, the commission approved removing additional protections from the Comprehensive Plan.