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November 6, 2018
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It’s a Bert Harris win for Holmes Beach

HOLMES BEACH – City leaders have reason to celebrate as a win comes in for Holmes Beach in a Bert Harris case filed by residents Robert and Ellen McCaffrey. The news came in the form of a judgment…
November 6, 2018
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Anna Maria residents, businesses give $18k to MCSO charity

ANNA MARIA – The season of giving started early in the city of Anna Maria. Residents and business raised more than $18,000 for the Flight to the North Pole organization. Funds will be used to help…
November 2, 2018
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Commissioners uphold site plan expiration

HOLMES BEACH – If property owner and local businessman Mike Hynds wants to go through with his plan to place residential rental units on top of AMI Plaza, he’ll now have to work his way once again th…
November 1, 2018
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October 30, 2018
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New book sheds light on the local paranormal

You might find her a little creepy or kooky, maybe a bit mysterious or spooky, but one title it’s hard to deny Liz Reed is the queen of the local paranormal. With her leadership of the Paranor…
October 30, 2018
By SUN contributor
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Holmes Beach considers golf cart regulations

HOLMES BEACH – If you drive a golf cart in Holmes Beach, new regulations may be on the way that affect where you can go. During the Oct. 23 work session, commissioners considered a draft ordinance…
October 30, 2018
By SUN contributor
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City field improvements get the green light

HOLMES BEACH – A new plan is on the table for the city field complex and commissioners are ready to start seeing progress made on the planned renovations. After going through a few different attem…
October 30, 2018
By SUN contributor
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Longboat Pass Bridge work to begin in 2019

The days for the current Longboat Pass Bridge may be numbered, but the bridge’s number isn’t up quite yet. During the October Island Transportation Planning Organization meeting, representatives f…
October 30, 2018
By SUN contributor
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Commissioners consider aircraft nuisance ordinance

HOLMES BEACH – Commissioners are considering enacting an aircraft nuisance ordinance that will carry hefty fines for violations. During the Oct. 23 commission work session, Police Chief Bill Tokaj…
October 23, 2018
By SUN contributor

Local first responders help with hurricane recovery

BRADENTON – Manatee County first responders don’t only answer the call of duty locally, they also answer when other people need their help, including those affected by Hurricane Michael in the Florid…
October 16, 2018
By SUN contributor
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New plans emerge for city field

HOLMES BEACH – Though commissioners didn’t approve City Engineer Lynn Burnett’s entire layout for the city field complex, they did combine her plan and theirs to create a layout that could work for e…
October 16, 2018
By SUN contributor
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Retribution sought for sea grape destruction

HOLMES BEACH – City commissioners are asking police officers and City Attorney Patricia Petruff to work together to find a way to prosecute local builder Shawn Kaleta for the destruction of sea grape…
October 16, 2018
By SUN contributor
Holmes Beach Spring Lake update

Deciding the future of Spring Lake

HOLMES BEACH – Commissioners aren’t sure about what to do for the future of Spring Lake, and they’re hoping the lake’s residents will step up to help them make a decision. City Engineer Lynn Burne…
October 16, 2018
By SUN contributor
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Family fun at the fire house

BRADENTON – West Manatee Fire Rescue personnel took a little time off from the serious business of keeping the community safe to throw a family-friendly block party. The district’s 2018 open house…
October 16, 2018
By SUN contributor
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Anna Maria City Pier proposals still awaiting approval

ANNA MARIA – The city’s plans to rebuild its famous city pier are still being kept confidential. Mayor Dan Murphy said Oct. 11 he sent requests for more information to the five Florida-based const…

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