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January 15, 2025
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Letter to the Editor: Residents insist on equal protection in noise ordinance

The Holmes Beach Commission is working diligently on the Island Bazaar site plan for the old Wells Fargo location in addressing the noise issue, the discussion of which was initiated by the mayor. We…
December 31, 2024
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Holmes Beach: Year in Review

TREEHOUSE COMES DOWN After more than a decade in court, Holmes Beach treehouse owners Lynn Tran and Richard Hazen waived the white flag in July, removing their beloved treehouse from the beach side…
December 31, 2024
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Fishermen report slow mullet season

Fishermen report slow mullet season

CORTEZ – With peak mullet season winding down, local fishermen hoping to cash in by selling their catches at the fish houses are reporting a lesser harvest than in recent years. “We’ve had one good…
December 31, 2024
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SBA loans offer recovery relief

HOLMES BEACH – A new financial option may be available to residents and business owners affected by recent hurricanes. Anna Nunez appeared before commissioners on Dec. 17 to discuss the U.S. Small B…
December 24, 2024
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Letter to the Editor: Holmes Beach residents lament development vote

We would like to extend a special thank you to all who spoke during public comment at the public hearing for the extensive site plan application for the former Wells Fargo property in Holmes Beach Ci…
December 23, 2024
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December 23, 2024
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Former bank to be new hot spot

Former bank to be new hot spot

HOLMES BEACH — A new family-friendly complex is coming to the corner of Gulf and Marina Drives now that city leaders have approved the site plan. Business owner Jake Spooner is planning a second Isl…
December 16, 2024
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Letter to the Editor: Heavenly cartoon

I was so impressed with the cartoon on page 6 of the Dec. 11 issue of The Sun. What a wonderful tribute to Hoss, the rescue beach horse that was killed on the way home from his “work.” I drive on the…
December 16, 2024
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Letter to the Editor: Thanks to cleanup crew

During the tragedy that was Hurricanes Helene and Milton, there were many teams of helpers that were hired to pick up our precious memories that we had to place at our curbside. Most did a marvelous…
December 3, 2024
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Thanks for Thanksgiving Together

We wish to express our heartfelt gratitude to Darcie Duncan and to all participating local businesses and volunteer workers for organizing and staging the extraordinary “Thanksgiving Together” celebr…
November 5, 2024
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Holmes Beach mayor, commission race results

HOLMES BEACH – Mayor Judy Titsworth will stay in office for two more years by the thinnest of margins. Only 13 votes separated her from challenger Mike Roth. Titsworth eeked out a victory against…
November 4, 2024
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City ends rental ban

City ends rental ban

HOLMES BEACH – City leaders opted to end the moratorium stopping vacation rentals to tourists in the city more than two weeks before it was scheduled to end. Commissioners voted unanimously at the u…
November 2, 2024
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HBPD chief thanks family in blue

HBPD chief thanks family in blue

HOLMES BEACH – After impacts from two hurricanes, the city of Holmes Beach was left with a disaster, including limited utilities, enforcement of a curfew and trying to keep the city safe for resident…
October 23, 2024
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WMFR staff recounts hurricane response

WMFR staff recounts hurricane response

MANATEE COUNTY – After Hurricane Milton passed by the area on Oct. 9, some of the first people stepping out to assess damage and see what could be done to help were the crews from West Manatee Fire R…
October 3, 2024
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Holmes Beach enacts vacation rental moratorium

Holmes Beach enacts vacation rental moratorium

HOLMES BEACH – In the wake of Hurricane Helene, city leaders have enacted a moratorium banning vacation rentals for 45 days. Both city leaders and local rental owners are hopeful that the ban will be…

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