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January 31, 2023
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Island officials unite to preserve home rule

HOLMES BEACH – Anna Maria Island’s elected officials are uniting to preserve home rule in the face of recent attempts by state legislators to circumvent local parking ordinances and fund a study to d…
January 26, 2023
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Letter to the Editor: Try ‘park and ride’

My family and I have visited Anna Maria Island for more than 30 years and we have witnessed firsthand how the place is strangling itself with its popularity. Our three-month stay ends at the…
January 26, 2023
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Letter to the Editor: Dissolution of AMI cities

The state of Florida appears to have a strong legal argument for the authorization of the founding and dissolution of cities. However, if you take a step back, the formation of cities is comm…
January 26, 2023
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Letter to the Editor: Open letter to AMI representatives

This is a copy of the letter I have sent to: Rep. Will Robinson Jr. Rep. Mike Beltran Rep. Tommy Gregory Sen. Jim Boyd Sen. Joe Gruter Manatee County Commissioner Kevin Van Ostenbri…
January 26, 2023
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Letter to the Editor: Robinson right

First of all, I am a believer of home rule. However, when a government creates an atmosphere of dictatorial leadership, it has failed and must be changed. It is time for a change and I think…
January 26, 2023
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Letter to the Editor: Keep AMI low-rise

Reference recent “bombshell” articles; it appears money and greed have purchased Bradenton power. Busting height restrictions will destroy our “old Florida” uniqueness and ignores our less…
January 26, 2023
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Letter to the Editor: Home rule at risk

I would like to thank you for your coverage of the controversial local bills being introduced by Rep. Will Robinson. It is extremely important that we educate all on the dire consequences of…
January 24, 2023
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Tree house closer to demolition

Tree house closer to demolition

MANATEE COUNTY – Holmes Beach city leaders have won a judgment in their favor in the long-debated case of a two-story beachfront tree house constructed at the Angelinos Sea Lodge. Now, May…
January 23, 2023
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AMI fights back against state representatives

AMI fights back against state representatives

ANNA MARIA ISLAND – As state representatives discuss bypassing Holmes Beach codes to build a parking garage and dissolving the three Island cities, locals aren’t taking it lying down. Resi…
January 17, 2023
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State representatives suggest eliminating Island cities

State representatives suggest eliminating Island cities

MANATEE COUNTY – Members of the local state legislative delegation are making plans to permanently change the face of Anna Maria Island, beginning with a parking garage and potentially ending…
January 17, 2023
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Letter to the Editor: There will be no winners

The recent bombshell by the state delegation to undermine Island height restrictions, and potentially to dissolve the Island cities, reminds me of when I was younger. Two headstrong, spoiled children…
January 12, 2023
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State representatives rock Island residents

State representatives rock Island residents

MANATEE COUNTY – Members of the local state legislative delegation are making plans to permanently change the face of Anna Maria Island, beginning with a parking garage and potentially ending with th…
January 10, 2023
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Center notes

Enhance your balance skills Lara Malone is coming to The Center of Anna Maria Island for a balance workshop on Wednesday, Jan. 25. The class takes place from 11:45 a.m. to 1 p.m. and will focus on…
January 4, 2023
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Holmes Beach: The Year in Review

Holmes Beach: The Year in Review

HOLMES BEACH – City leaders may be more than ready to put 2022 in their rearview mirrors. The year was full of ups and downs in the biggest little city on Anna Maria Island. The Island Branch Libr…
December 20, 2022
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Rezone application comes under commission fire

HOLMES BEACH – The owner of a former bank property is seeking to have his property rezoned to allow for a more intense commercial use, but commissioners aren’t sure it’s in the best interests…

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