Former Manatee County administrator charged with three felonies

The State Attorney's Office announced Feb. 8 that former Manatee County Administrator Scott Hopes has been charged with three felonies that occurred during the period he was employed by the county.

Hopes, 63, will face charges in the Twelfth Judicial Circuit Court for: notary fraud, a third-degree felony; grand theft, a third-degree felony; and fraudulent use of public record, a third-degree felony.

Hopes didn't return a call or text Friday afternoon from the Business Observer seeking comment.