Fitch Revises Rating on Manatee Port Authority (FL) Revenue Refunding Bonds

NEW YORK--()--Fitch Ratings has revised the rating on Manatee Port Authority, FL's revenue refunding bonds series 2002A and 2002B to 'AA' from 'AA-'. The rating is being revised in conjunction with the recalibration of local tax-supported credits effective April 30, 2010.

Fitch initially announced plans for recalibration in the 'Recalibration of U.S. Public Finance Ratings' special report, which was published on March 25, 2010. That report, along with special reports outlining summary and detailed information on other U.S. local tax-supported recalibrated ratings, is available at 'www.fitchratings.com'.

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Amy Laskey, +1-212-908-0568
Managing Director
Fitch, Inc.
33 Whitehall St.
New York, NY 10004
or
Secondary Analyst
Kelly McGary, +1-813-224-0492
Senior Director
or
Media Relations:
Cindy Stoller, +1-212-908-0526
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Contacts

Fitch Ratings
Primary Analyst
Amy Laskey, +1-212-908-0568
Managing Director
Fitch, Inc.
33 Whitehall St.
New York, NY 10004
or
Secondary Analyst
Kelly McGary, +1-813-224-0492
Senior Director
or
Media Relations:
Cindy Stoller, +1-212-908-0526
Email: cindy.stoller@fitchratings.com