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March 13, 2022
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Commissioners plan next steps with county

HOLMES BEACH – In the aftermath of a joint meeting with Manatee County commissioners, Holmes Beach city leaders are trying to figure out their next steps toward building a better relationship with co…
March 7, 2022
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All roads lead to parking

All roads lead to parking

MANATEE COUNTY – Despite having 12 items on the agenda for a joint meeting, the recent discussion between Holmes Beach and Manatee County commissioners kept coming back to one contentious topic – bea…
March 7, 2022
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No solutions found to parking issues

No solutions found to parking issues

MANATEE COUNTY – After a joint meeting between Manatee County commissioners and Holmes Beach city leaders didn’t satisfy either side regarding beach parking, the discussion continued by email. Aft…
March 6, 2022
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Seeking a dock space in Holmes Beach

Water taxi dock space problematic in Holmes Beach

MANATEE COUNTY – Holmes Beach city leaders and Manatee County commissioners came together March 1 for a long-awaited meeting spotlighting dock space for a proposed Anna Maria Island water taxi. Ho…
February 28, 2022
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Public hearing planned for comp plan changes

HOLMES BEACH – It’s taken about 18 months for the Planning Commission to finish its review and revisions of the city’s comprehensive plan, and now city commissioners are ready to discuss those change…
February 21, 2022
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Taking it easy with Don Felder

Taking it easy with Don Felder

ANNA MARIA – The Center of Anna Maria Island brought a star-studded weekend to a close with a bang Sunday when legendary musician Don Felder took the stage. The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame singer/s…
February 21, 2022
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WMFR honors outstanding staff members

BRADENTON – West Manatee Fire Rescue’s staff and commissioners celebrated excellence in the district with their annual awards ceremony. The ceremony, held Feb. 15 at the district’s administration…
February 20, 2022
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Out of this world fun at Murder Mystery

ANNA MARIA – It was a galactic good time as the Murder Mystery returned to The Center for its 13th year. The annual fundraiser took a year off for COVID-19 but came back with a bang, or a laser st…
February 14, 2022
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City triumphs in noise violation hearing

City triumphs in noise violation hearing

HOLMES BEACH – It was a win for Holmes Beach police officers when Special Magistrate Michael Connolly ruled in favor of upholding a noise violation citation, assessing a $175 fine. Property owner…
February 13, 2022
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Wish You Were Here

Letter to the Editor

I am a resident of Bradenton Beach. I remember the discussion prior to the rebuild of the Anna Maria City Pier that the new pier would be as similar as possible to the old pier. The old pier had a re…
February 13, 2022
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Drivers slow down in Holmes Beach

Drivers must slow to 25 mph in Holmes Beach

HOLMES BEACH – Drivers beware. You’ll have to hit the brakes a little more than usual when driving through Holmes Beach. Commissioners voted three-to-one to pass a resolution on Feb. 8 lowering th…
February 13, 2022
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City registration coming for golf cart owners

City registration coming for golf cart owners

HOLMES BEACH – As commissioners are considering instituting new safety measures for golf carts and low-speed vehicles in the city, a new requirement to register golf carts with the city is also being…
February 2, 2022
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Bali Hai owners hit with more code fines

Bali Hai owners hit with more code fines

HOLMES BEACH – The fight between city leaders and the ownership of the Bali Hai Beach Resort is continuing, with the Holmes Beach special magistrate levying fines in excess of $1,000 per day against…
January 30, 2022
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Commissioners plan for county meeting

HOLMES BEACH – City and county commissioners are preparing for a face-to-face meeting tentatively scheduled for March, and Holmes Beach commissioners are getting their talking points in order for dis…
January 30, 2022
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Proposed speed limit reduction goes for a vote

Proposed speed limit reduction moving to vote

HOLMES BEACH – Drivers may soon have to slow down when traveling through Holmes Beach and it won’t be because of the low-speed vehicles that travel on city streets. Commissioners considered a prop…