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April 3, 2023
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Letter to the Editor: The good fight

If there is anything positive that comes from the recent attacks on home rule, it is how this threat has brought people from all over the world together in a fight to save Anna Maria Island and the t…
March 27, 2023
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Parking garage bill speeds through committees

TALLAHASSEE – A bill proposing to build a three-story, 1,500-plus-space parking garage in Holmes Beach is speeding toward approval. House Bill 947, proposed by Manatee County Rep. Will Rob…
March 20, 2023
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Parking garage bill in high gear

Parking garage bill in high gear

TALLAHASSEE – A bill in the Florida House of Representatives to circumvent Holmes Beach ordinances and build a three-story, 1,500-plus space parking garage has passed its first roadblock on the w…
March 20, 2023
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Holmes Beach opposes vacation rental bill

HOLMES BEACH – Another bill in the Florida House of Representatives is proposed to undo local vacation rental regulations, pushing control to the state. House Bill 105 is designed to preempt local…
March 13, 2023
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Letter to the Editor: Parking garage won’t solve problems

On March 1, I attended a Town Hall Meeting in Holmes Beach conducted by County Commissioner George Kruse. The main topic of the meeting was the traffic issues on Anna Maria Island and the proposed pa…
March 6, 2023
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One proposed bill would pave way for parking garage at Manatee Beach

One proposed bill would pave way for parking garage at Manatee Beach

HOLMES BEACH – There’s a bill in the Florida House of Representatives that would allow a three-story parking garage to cover the entire parking lot at the Manatee County-owned Manatee Beach. If HB…
March 6, 2023
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Letter to the Editor: When is it enough?

When do the builders and developers have enough money so that they will stop destroying what used to be a great place to live, Anna Maria Island? When will there be enough monster homes built by o…
March 6, 2023
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Letter to the Editor: What is AMI’s carrying capacity?

The Florida Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) under the Division of Recreation and Parks has the responsibility of planning the use and management of Florida’s public lands and water areas…
February 28, 2023
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Fire department plans vacation rental changes

MANATEE COUNTY – At the urging of members of the district’s fire prevention bureau, West Manatee Fire Rescue’s board has approved changing the status of short-term rentals in the district fro…
February 28, 2023
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Letter to the Editor: Show some respect

I have to express my disappointment at the lack of respect and consideration the Holmes Beach commission gave to the two residents that got up to speak at Tuesday’s meeting. The residents…
February 20, 2023
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Bill filed to build beach parking garage

Bill filed to build beach parking garage

HOLMES BEACH – Just like the traffic headed to Anna Maria Island on holidays, an effort by Florida legislators to build a parking garage at Manatee Beach is inching forward. House Bill 947 was filed…
February 14, 2023
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Fire district looks at reclassifying vacation rentals

ANNA MARIA ISLAND – Vacation rentals are a popular use of residential properties both on the Island and in unincorporated Manatee County where West Manatee Fire Rescue’s district is located. Now dist…
February 7, 2023
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The curious case of the missing parking signs

The curious case of the missing parking signs

HOLMES BEACH – Residents who live near beach access points have noticed something strange happening over the past week – some permit parking only and no parking signs have been disappearing f…
February 7, 2023
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Letter to the Editor: Message to state representatives

I strongly oppose your efforts to do away with home rule on Anna Maria Island. The three cities are unique, which adds to the appeal of the Island, and they deserve to rule themselves accordi…
February 7, 2023
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Merger or dissolution could erase local city regulations

Merger or dissolution could erase local city regulations

ANNA MARIA ISLAND – The recent proposal by Manatee County’s state legislative delegation to fund a study to determine the feasibility of combining or eliminating the three Anna Maria Island c…

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