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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
By SUN contributor
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
By SUN contributor

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
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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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…