First east Manatee County affordable housing project approved

Manatee County commissioners have approved the first affordable housing project in the eastern part of the county, in a recent unanimous vote. 

“Isn’t this exciting? Affordable housing coming to District 5 showing that it’s possible,” Commissioner Ray Turner said during the Jan. 18 land use meeting.

The future apartment complex is called Amara. Developer WB Companies LLC is planning 606 units within seven buildings, no more than five stories tall.