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November 1, 2021
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Bert Harris cases come to a close in Holmes Beach

HOLMES BEACH – After more than five years of legal battles, all the Bert Harris Act cases lodged against the city are officially settled, but some neighbors think officials were too generous to devel…
October 24, 2021
By SUN contributor
Coconuts owner faces off with city code officers

Coconuts owner faces off with city code officers

HOLMES BEACH – The October code compliance special magistrate hearing featured eight cases and they were all issues occurring at the same complex, The Coconuts. The property, located at 100 73rd S…
October 18, 2021
By SUN contributor
Commissioners talk golf cart/LSV regulations

Commissioners talk golf cart/LSV regulations

HOLMES BEACH – Commissioners met Oct. 12 for a work session about potential golf cart and low-speed vehicle regulations, focusing on how to have those vehicles travel safely through the city. A ve…
October 17, 2021
By SUN contributor
Holmes Beach candidates sound off on golf cart/LSV use

Holmes Beach candidates sound off on golf cart/LSV use

HOLMES BEACH – Voting by mail is already underway and the five candidates vying for three seats on the city commission only have a few weeks left until the Nov. 2 election to let voters know where th…
October 17, 2021
By SUN contributor
Candidates give their opinions on a Holmes Beach city manager

Candidates give their opinions on a Holmes Beach city manager

HOLMES BEACH – The Nov. 2 election is almost upon us and Holmes Beach voters have to decide between five candidates to fill three seats on the city commission – incumbent Commissioners Terry Schaefer…
October 17, 2021
By SUN contributor

New funding for police officer

HOLMES BEACH – It took some discussion, but city commissioners voted to allow the Holmes Beach Police Department to add another officer to its ranks. Commissioners voted three to two in favor of r…
October 10, 2021
By SUN contributor
Commission candidates address beach parking

Commission candidates address beach parking

HOLMES BEACH – The vote by mail ballots have already been sent out and Holmes Beach residents are already considering who to vote for ahead of the Nov. 2 election. There are three seats on the city c…
October 10, 2021
By SUN contributor
Election candidates speak out on balance in Holmes Beach

Election candidates speak out on balance in Holmes Beach

HOLMES BEACH – The five candidates for three city commission seats in Holmes Beach are counting down the days of the election. With voters already receiving mail-in ballots and those voting in person…
October 3, 2021
By SUN contributor

Final budget hearing gets heated

HOLMES BEACH – City leaders hit a snag during the final hearing for the 2021-22 fiscal year budget when two commissioners voted against approving the proposed budget. When commissioners met on Sep…
October 3, 2021
By SUN contributor
Commission candidates weigh in on noise

Commission candidates weigh in on noise

HOLMES BEACH – The November election is almost upon us and five candidates are competing for three seats on the city commission. To help Holmes Beach voters make an informed decision at the polls, Th…
October 3, 2021
By SUN contributor
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Holmes Beach candidates talk water quality issues

HOLMES BEACH – Campaigns are heating up ahead of the Nov. 2 election and before voters take a trip to the polls, The Sun is talking with each candidate to find out what they think about some of the i…
September 26, 2021
By SUN contributor

Have fun, help turtles at Hanks

HOLMES BEACH – Come to Hurricane Hanks on Wednesday, Sept. 29 from 4-6 p.m. for good food, live local music and live and silent auctions to help raise money for sea turtles and shorebirds. The Thi…
September 26, 2021
By SUN contributor
Voters to decide land swap

Voters to decide land swap

HOLMES BEACH – When voters go to the polls this November, they’ll be deciding more than just who will take three open seats on the city commission. They also will be deciding if the city completes a…
September 26, 2021
By SUN contributor

Introducing the 2021 Holmes Beach commission candidates

HOLMES BEACH – The November election is looming and there are five candidates seeking the support of voters to earn one of three seats on the city commission for the next two years. The candidates…
September 20, 2021
By SUN contributor
County commissioner hopes to pave more of paradise

County commissioner proposes beach parking garage

HOLMES BEACH – Manatee County Commissioner Kevin Van Ostenbridge wants a new parking garage to be built on Manatee Beach’s sand parking lot, but the mayor of Holmes Beach so far appears unlikely to s…

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