Bradenton: The developer of a proposed biomass power-generating plant near Port Manatee has scored its first legal victory, but the battle over the project is not yet over. An administrative law judge recommended Wednesday that the state approve a proposed Manatee County land-use change that would allow the plant at U.S. 41 and Armstrong Road. In doing so, the judge rejected a neighboring property owner’s contention that the change did not meet state law. “Petitioner has failed to …