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April 5, 2020
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First coronavirus case reported on Island

First coronavirus case reported on Island

HOLMES BEACH – The first case of COVID-19 has been reported on Anna Maria Island and the patient is from Holmes Beach. When the 10 a.m. coronavirus data came out April 2 from the Florida Departmen…
April 5, 2020
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Chef Vinny raises funds for Italian hospital

Chef Vinny raises funds for Italian hospital

HOLMES BEACH – Chef Vincenzo “Vinny” Esposito may not be in Italy but that’s not stopping him from reaching out a helping hand to his hometown of Viterbo during the current coronavirus pandemic. C…
March 30, 2020
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Mayor requests temporary end to vacation rentals

HOLMES BEACH – Mayor Judy Titsworth has issued an official request to stop all new vacation rentals in the city in response to the coronavirus pandemic. In an effort to stop the spread of COVID-19…
March 30, 2020
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Mayor discusses the state of the city

Mayor discusses the state of the city

HOLMES BEACH – Everyone may feel a little disconnected while social distancing during the coronavirus pandemic, but Mayor Judy Titsworth is working to make sure that Holmes Beach residents stay conne…
March 27, 2020
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Local businesses lend a hand to the community

Local businesses lend a hand to the community

ANNA MARIA ISLAND – Local businesses are reaching out a helping hand to community members amid the COVID-19 pandemic. Minnie’s Beach Café, at 5360 Gulf Drive in Holmes Beach, is offering free brea…
March 18, 2020
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Holmes Beach mayor declares state of emergency

HOLMES BEACH – Amid growing COVID-19, also known as the coronavirus, concerns, Mayor Judy Titsworth declared a temporary state of emergency March 17. The state of emergency will last for seven days b…
March 18, 2020
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Roser Church moves services online

Roser Church moves services online

ANNA MARIA – After taking into consideration guidance from the National Centers for Disease Control and the concerns of parishioners, leadership at Roser Memorial Community Church made the decision M…
March 17, 2020
By SUN contributor
St. Bernard Catholic Church

Coronavirus prompts message from Bishop

Updated March 19, 2020 – Masses are suspended from March 20 until after Easter. The dispensation for Catholics is now unconditional, according to the Diocese of Venice. Catholics living in or…
March 16, 2020
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Coronavirus concerns cause event cancellations

Coronavirus concerns prompt event cancellations

ANNA MARIA ISLAND – If you were planning on attending an event on Anna Maria Island over the next couple of weeks, your plans may be changing. Events and programs scheduled to take place through A…
March 13, 2020
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Got symptoms? Call the Manatee COVID-19 health line

BRADENTON – The Manatee Health Department has set up the Manatee Health Line, a phone number that residents are asked to call first if they believe they may have coronavirus (COVID-19). The Center…
March 9, 2020
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Harrington House closes its doors

HOLMES BEACH – After 31 years, the owners of the Harrington House Beachfront Bed and Breakfast in Holmes Beach will say goodbye to their final guests May 1. The bed and breakfast has been a favori…
March 2, 2020
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No suspects in skate park vandalism

No suspects in skate park vandalism

HOLMES BEACH – City leaders and community members had an unpleasant surprise Monday, Feb. 24, when they discovered that the brand new Community Skate Park had been decorated with graffiti. Holmes…
February 25, 2020
By SUN contributor
Concerns raised over horse waste in bay

Scenic Highway group seeks to solve horse problems

BRADENTON – Members of the Palma Sola Scenic Highway Corridor Management Entity met Feb. 2 with one big item on their agenda: the horse riding operations that take place on the north side of the caus…
February 25, 2020
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WMFR commissioners review 2019 results

WMFR commissioners review 2019 results

BRADENTON – West Manatee Fire Rescue’s February commission meeting started out on a happy note as two of their own were promoted, a new staff member was welcomed and a team received chief’s coins for…
February 25, 2020
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Special magistrate hears code cases

Special magistrate hears code cases

HOLMES BEACH – Four cases came in front of special magistrate Michael Connolly Feb. 19, including one repeat offender. The first case concerned work without a permit and a davit that was construct…

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