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June 14, 2020
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Watch out for rental fraud

Watch out for rental fraud

HOLMES BEACH – Investigations are ongoing in at least three cases of rental fraud that have occurred in the last month. The vacation rentals were rented out without the owner’s or property managem…
June 14, 2020
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Holmes Beach election takes shape

HOLMES BEACH – Mayor Judy Titsworth will have another two-year term in office, but it remains to be seen if Commissioners Kim Rash and Pat Morton will join her for two more years on the dais…
June 13, 2020
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Island churches welcome parishioners

ANNA MARIA ISLAND – While the Island’s six churches were forced to close their doors to the public due to COVID-19 precautions, they’re now beginning the process of slowly and safely reopening. Cros…
June 13, 2020
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Residents question parking restrictions

Residents question parking restrictions

HOLMES BEACH – Beach parking has been the subject of much discussion among not only Holmes Beach residents, but also Manatee County residents, visitors, property owners and business owners. It’s not…
June 2, 2020
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Commissioners consider parking concession for residents

HOLMES BEACH – While city leaders await the delivery and installation of new posts and signs for street side, right of way and beach access parking, all of those options remain closed to beachgoers…
June 2, 2020
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Commission and mayoral seats up for grabs

Commission and mayoral seats up for grabs

HOLMES BEACH – If you’ve ever pictured yourself on the dais at Holmes Beach City Hall, your chance is coming up to qualify as a candidate, only, of course, if you’re a Holmes Beach resident. This…
June 2, 2020
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Two fire commission seats up for election

BRADENTON – If you live in the West Manatee Fire Rescue District and have ever thought about running for fire commissioner, now may be your chance. In the Nov. 3 general election two seats on the…
May 23, 2020
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Alternate administration building plan rejected

Alternate administration building plan rejected

BRADENTON – The majority of West Manatee Fire Rescue’s commissioners agreed to continue moving forward with the construction of their own administration building rather than purchase suites in a shel…
May 23, 2020
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WMFR commissioners vote on assessment increase

WMFR commissioners vote on assessment increase

BRADENTON – Property owners in the West Manatee Fire Rescue District will see an increase in their assessment rate when TRIM notices are mailed in the fall. During a May 19 meeting, commissioners…
May 22, 2020
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Holmes Beach parks reopen to public

Holmes Beach parks reopen to public

HOLMES BEACH – The city’s parks are now open to both residents and visitors alike. Mayor Judy Titsworth made the announcement during the May 12 city commission meeting, held via teleconference, th…
May 22, 2020
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TDC recommends opening vacation rentals

MANATEE COUNTY – The Manatee County Tourist Development Council (TDC) took the first step on Monday to reopen vacation rentals countywide, including on Anna Maria Island. TDC Chair and Manatee Cou…
May 22, 2020
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Parking still a problem in Holmes Beach

Parking still a problem in Holmes Beach

HOLMES BEACH – Beachgoers beware. Right of way, street and beach access parking are still closed in Holmes Beach with most parking spaces planned to remain closed to drivers once the COVID-19 threat…
May 22, 2020
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Business owners won’t get break on fees

Business owners won’t get break on fees

HOLMES BEACH – After discussing eliminating the fees for business tax receipts in the 2020-21 fiscal year, commissioners are now leaving the fees intact and considering lowering property taxes instea…
May 4, 2020
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Parking remains closed in Holmes Beach

Parking remains closed in Holmes Beach

HOLMES BEACH – Beach parking may be opening to visitors but in Holmes Beach, beach access, side of street and right of way parking remain closed to drivers. Drivers who illegally park their vehicl…
May 4, 2020
By SUN contributor
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WMFR commissioners discuss assessment increase

BRADENTON – West Manatee Fire Rescue commissioners held their first budget meeting of the year on April 21 and the hot topic was whether to raise the assessment rates for commercial and residential p…

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