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October 16, 2018
By SUN contributor
ami shore erosion

AMI northern shore lost, gained says AM mayor

ANNA MARIA – Mayor Dan Murphy said Oct. 11 he thinks the city’s north shore lost 30-35 percent of its white sands, but, he added, Bean Point has grown. Murphy and Manatee County Sheriff’s Office S…
October 16, 2018
By SUN contributor

Police taking donations for hurricane victims

HOLMES BEACH – The Holmes Beach Police Department is working with Manatee County Search and Rescue to gather supplies for first responders and residents in the Florida Panhandle affected by Hurricane…
October 12, 2018
By SUN contributor
Holmes Beach mayor Joshua Linney

Postcard causes issue for mayoral candidate

Holmes Beach mayoral candidate Josh Linney is again coming under fire, this time for offering an hour of free technical support on his election postcard mailing. Offering anything of monetary valu…
October 9, 2018
By SUN contributor
home renovation front

Homeowners opt for retro renovation

HOLMES BEACH – In a time when many homeowners are rebuilding or giving a modern renovation to their homes, one family is turning back the clock on their Island home all the way to 1963. Sean and M…
October 9, 2018
By SUN contributor
Holmes Beach logo OLD

Twenty-nine new Bert Harris claims come to Holmes Beach

HOLMES BEACH – In the last week to file Bert Harris claims with Holmes Beach regarding the city’s vacation rental ordinance, 29 new claims found their way to city hall with a total value of $8,031,00…
October 9, 2018
By SUN contributor
Anna Maria City Pier RFP

Five names entered into Anna Maria City Pier bidding hat

ANNA MARIA –The latest round request for proposals (RFP) to rebuild the city pier closed Oct. 3. Five Florida-based construction companies entered their names as candidates. Mayor Dan Murphy said…
October 9, 2018
By SUN contributor
Freckled Fin purchase

New owners take over The Freckled Fin

HOLMES BEACH – If you’ve noticed any changes at The Freckled Fin since Oct. 1 it might be due to the restaurant’s new ownership. Holmes Beach resident and Commissioner Rick Hurst, along with Islan…
October 2, 2018
By SUN contributor
Spring Lake

Spring Lake pollution continues to be a problem

HOLMES BEACH – After residents voiced their concerns to city hall, Mayor Bob Johnson said the city plans to address the issues at Spring Lake. The once-clear saltwater lake, located between Clark…
October 2, 2018
By SUN contributor
Holmes Beach city field proposal

Dog park users concerned with city field improvements

HOLMES BEACH – New plans are emerging from city engineer Lynn Burnett for a master plan to remodel the existing city field complex and add new amenities, including bocce ball courts and horseshoe pit…
October 2, 2018
By SUN contributor
Anna Maria multi-use trail barricade

Multi-use trail to open along Gulf Drive

ANNA MARIA – It’s been years in the making. The city’s multi-year project to create a multi-use trail along its city streets and through its quieter neighborhoods is becoming a reality Oct. 3 at 11 a…
October 2, 2018
By SUN contributor
Anna Maria pier mock up

Anna Maria approves final budget, raises taxes

ANNA MARIA – It’s going to be more expensive to live in Anna Maria. The City Commission unanimously approved the city’s 2018-19 annual budget on Sept. 27, setting the final millage to the ad valorem…
October 2, 2018
By SUN contributor
center golf carts

Center scores a hole in one with golf tournament

The Center of Anna Maria Island hosted its annual golf tournament Sept. 27, and 28 teams of four came out to The Links at Greenfield Plantation to support the nonprofit. This year’s tournament was…
October 2, 2018
By SUN contributor

Police officers doing their job

By William L. Tokajer Holmes Beach Chief of Police As I watch this election season come upon us, I do so with disbelief as to the way this city’s police and code officers are again the target f…
September 25, 2018
By SUN contributor

Family fun at city field with National Night Out

The third annual National Night Out is coming to Holmes Beach City Field from 4 to 8 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 2, bringing lots of family fun to the community gathering. Features for this year’s event…
September 20, 2018
By SUN contributor
Holmes Beach mayoral candidates

Mayoral candidates speak out

HOLMES BEACH – Mayoral candidates Joshua Linney and Judy Titsworth are ready for the November election. The two took to the dais at city hall to answer questions from Sun readers during the 2018 cand…

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