City official pushes back on old way of (not) doing business

Bradenton makes progress on undoing past decisions.

  • By Business Observer Staff
  • | 6:00 a.m. September 27, 2019
File. Carl Callahan, left, is one the champions of a revitalized downtown Bradenton.
File. Carl Callahan, left, is one the champions of a revitalized downtown Bradenton.
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Bradenton City Administrator Carl Callahan is known for a blunt streak that’s also warm and authentic — befitting Bradenton’s tagline of “The Friendly City.”

 

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