Manatee County Kills Lakewood Ranch Sports Complex | Tampa News

Manatee County has officially killed the controversial indoor sports and entertainment complex planned for Lakewood Ranch, with a unanimous vote shutting down the deal. After pausing in July to explore other locations, the project’s backers insisted on Premier Park — sparking heated debate, especially when a commissioner demanded hard financial proof that ice rinks would actually pay off, warning taxpayers could be left holding the bag if it fails. Though this specific plan is dead, the push for a community sports facility in Lakewood Ranch remains alive — with one commissioner still open to the idea down the road. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/af2d5ab2b1a90287