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December 19, 2021
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Public gives input on comprehensive plan changes

Public gives input on comprehensive plan changes

HOLMES BEACH – Work on the proposed revisions to the city’s comprehensive plan are almost complete and planning commissioners are seeking input from the public on the changes they’ve come up with…
December 19, 2021
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City recognizes outstanding community service

City recognizes outstanding community service

HOLMES BEACH – City commissioners gave community members and staff cause to celebrate with the presentation of their annual awards and community service recognitions. During their final meeting of…
December 19, 2021
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Commission splits on dress code decision

Commission splits on dress code decision

HOLMES BEACH – In trying to ease rifts among Holmes Beach commissioners, new commission Chair Carol Soustek inadvertently gave them something to argue about. Soustek presented her fellow commissio…
December 18, 2021
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The Wailers jumpstart new Center concert series

The Wailers jumpstart new Center concert series

ANNA MARIA – A new concert series has kicked off at The Center of Anna Maria Island just in time for the holidays. The first show in the five-part series featured the Grammy-nominated reggae group…
December 16, 2021
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Ringing in the holiday season, Island-style

ANNA MARIA ISLAND – The holiday spirit was on full display Dec. 11 as crowds lined the Island’s streets to see the annual AMI Privateers Christmas parade. Led by the Privateers on the Skullywag, t…
December 13, 2021
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Events calendar

Tuesday, Dec. 14 Farmer’s market, City Pier Park, 103 N. Bay Blvd., Anna Maria, 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. RoserRobics, Roser Church, 512 Pine Ave., Anna Maria, 9:30 a.m., no cost but donations welcome…
November 28, 2021
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Food pantry needs financial help

Food pantry needs financial help

ANNA MARIA – The holiday season is upon us, and while it’s the most wonderful time of the year for many, some people are struggling with hunger. That’s where the Roser Food Pantry comes in, but it ne…
November 28, 2021
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Restaurant owner launches web series

Restaurant owner launches web series

HOLMES BEACH – If you’ve ever wondered what goes on behind the scenes at a restaurant or how restaurant owners manage a crisis, Buddy Foy Jr. and his family have just the show for you. Foy, owner…
November 21, 2021
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Special magistrate reconsiders fines

Special magistrate reconsiders fines

HOLMES BEACH – This month’s code compliance special magistrate hearing was all about fines – reducing and eliminating them. First up was a case involving 305 73rd St. and owners 305 73rd LLC. Thou…
November 15, 2021
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Thrift store reopens its doors

Thrift store reopens its doors

ANNA MARIA – After months of renovations, the doors of the Roser Guild Thrift Store are open to the public and quite a lot has changed on the inside. Members of the Guild and some of the volunteer…
November 14, 2021
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Commissioners talk building recertification regulations

Commissioners talk building recertification regulations

HOLMES BEACH – Building Official Neal Schwartz is working with Holmes Beach commissioners to develop a recertification program for large buildings to identify structural issues before they become a s…
November 2, 2021
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And the winners are…

And the winners are…

HOLMES BEACH – After months of campaigning, the 2021 election results are in and Anna Maria Island’s biggest city has three commissioners to swear in later this month. The night’s big winners are…
November 1, 2021
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LSV talks proceed slowly

HOLMES BEACH – Commissioners continue to discuss making the roads safer through Holmes Beach, particularly for drivers of cars, golf carts and low-speed vehicles (LSVs). Though commissioners made one…
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
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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…