January 26, 2017 8:50 AM
The Manatee County Commission holds public hearing on Mosaic’s proposal to expand mining operations in East Manatee.
A mound of phosphate from the Mosaic beneficiation plant is piled high after being processed from sand dredged at the Mosaic Wingate Creek Mine in East Manatee County. Mosaic is seeking permission to expand its mining operations at its Wingate East site, west and east of Duette Road.
Bradenton Herald file photo
A man holds a sign that reads "Ban Phosphate Mining" outside of the Manatee County administration building on Jan. 26 ahead of the special land use meeting. The Mosaic Company is presenting their proposal for rezoning 3,600 acres of their land to be able to mine on their Wingate East property.
Hannah Morse
Bradenton Herald
Daland Fithian wears a mask that reads "NO" while waiting for the start of the special land use meeting on Jan. 26. The Mosaic Company is presenting their proposal for rezoning 3,600 acres of their land to be able to mine on their Wingate East property.
Hannah Morse
Bradenton Herald
Sharon Phillips and Joan San Lwin, both of North Port, sign in for the comment period for a special land use meeting on Jan. 26. The Mosaic Company is presenting their proposal for rezoning 3,600 acres of their land to be able to mine on their Wingate East property.
Hannah Morse
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