“They won’t back down” isn’t just a song; it’s the spirit that drives Oppose Manasota Beach Rd. and Kelly Bauman.
Last Tuesday, June 30, 2026, people gathered for a rally. The street filled with honking horns and banners, neighbors standing up against what feels like an endless push from developers.
Recently, it appeared as if the court would dismiss their case. That didn’t happen. Now, the group faces a new challenge: new motions aim to shut everything down before their hearing even starts.
A judge set a critical hearing via Zoom for July 16, from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m., to decide if this fight actually goes forward. Kelly Bauman’s ready to present the facts: flooding, wetlands, environmental risks, neighborhood safety. These aren’t just words on paper for her and the residents. They’re talking about the future of their homes, and passions are running high.
The public remains divided. Some want development; others see only more threats to their way of life. Their message is clear: if you care about what happens in the community, you can join the Zoom hearing, back Kelly Bauman, and show that this community won’t just roll over for big developers.
Local choices like this one echo for decades. Decisions made now become the neighborhoods of our future. That’s why they’re fighting so hard, why they’re asking for your help and why they won’t back down.
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