Former Manatee administrator, AeroVanti CEO facing new charges

County Administrator Scott Hopes served as Manatee County administrator for 22 months.
County Administrator Scott Hopes served as Manatee County administrator for 22 months.
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After serving just shy of a two-year stint as the Manatee County administrator, Scott Hopes resigned in February 2023 and was charged a year later with notary fraud, grand theft and fraudulent use of public records.

 

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