Public speaks up about future of East Bradenton Park

BRADENTON, Fla. (WWSB) - Some local residents spoke up about the future of East Bradenton Park at a Bradenton City Council meeting on Oct. 14.Some residents with the New Manatee Broncos youth football program saying they would like to see the park expanded to a football field. “The New Manatee Broncos are the only ones that use that field...it’s a hassle trying to get to the high schools and finding somewhere to play...it would really benefit our community and our youth to have our own field.” advocates said, “You have the wildcats at GT Bray, some great things that are happening at Lakewood Ranch, but East Bradenton needs something to call our own so we can continue the great work that this program is doing for our youth and our community.”Other residents said they don’t want a park expansion to come at the cost of the pool at East Bradenton Park, which has been inoperable and idle at the park. One resident said, “I am in opposition of taking away the pool, I am in favor of the splash