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February 20, 2018
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Tree house

City to pursue tree house demolition in court

HOLMES BEACH – The beachfront tree house in front of Angelinos Sea Lodge won’t stand much longer if city leaders have anything to say about it. City commissioners voted unanimously to reject deman…
February 20, 2018
By SUN contributor
Holmes Beach formula business

Formula business ordinance gets contested first approval

HOLMES BEACH – Commissioners somewhat reluctantly voted unanimously to pass the first reading of the city’s formula business ordinance, moving forward regulations that would allow formula, or chain…
February 6, 2018
By SUN contributor
center events quilt

Murder and home tours come to Center

ANNA MARIA – Spring is on the way and so are two major events for The Center of Anna Maria Island. First up is the annual Murder Mystery Dinner Theater. This year’s theme is “Viva Las Vegas,” feat…
February 6, 2018
By SUN contributor
Turtle Watch notecards

Students paint environmental watercolors for cause

HOLMES BEACH – Anna Maria Elementary School students are picking up their paint brushes to help support a nonprofit and protect the local environment. In conjunction with Anna Maria Island Turtle…
February 6, 2018
By SUN contributor
Center of Anna Maria Island

Lessig resigns from Center leadership

ANNA MARIA – The Center of Anna Maria Island’s board of directors is beginning the search for a new executive director after the resignation of Kristen Lessig. Lessig, who has served as executive…
January 30, 2018
By SUN contributor
holmes beach gloria dei street view

Commissioners hold on church land purchase

HOLMES BEACH – Before any deals are struck, Commissioner Judy Titsworth wants to know just how far parishioners at Gloria Dei Lutheran Church are willing to go to potentially save the institution…
January 30, 2018
By SUN contributor
AM Pier Firing

Too severe

We are writing on the behalf of Peter Piir, who was terminated Jan. 25 from the city of Anna Maria Public Works Department after 10 years. We think the decision to fire him was much too harsh for wha…
January 30, 2018
By SUN contributor
Cortez bridge looking east

A wake up call on the proposed Cortez Bridge

By Dr. Mary Fulford Green It is believed that if you do not know your history, you are apt to repeat it. I am one who is looking forward to the same outcome for the new Cortez Bridge as in 1995 –…
January 30, 2018
By SUN contributor
Holmes Beach logo OLD

Formula business ordinance advances to first reading

HOLMES BEACH – Commissioners have worked out a draft formula business ordinance they want to bring up for a vote. Now they’re just hoping it’s not too late. Commissioners decided to attempt to fas…
January 30, 2018
By SUN contributor
holmes beach concession funds

Use of county concession funds up for debate

HOLMES BEACH – Commissioners have more discussion to do before they come to an agreement on how they would like to apply beach concession funds in the city. The three Island cities have access to…
January 30, 2018
By SUN contributor
american pickers

American Pickers is coming to Florida

American Pickers Frank Fritz and Mike Wolfe could be coming soon to a neighborhood near you. The popular History Channel show is looking for unique private collections and other interesting object…
January 17, 2018
By SUN contributor
holmes beach dog park meeting

Plans form for dog park improvements

HOLMES BEACH – Planning is underway for improvements at the Holmes Beach Dog Park. Members of the city’s parks and beautification committee met Jan. 10 with interested residents to discuss the are…
January 16, 2018
By SUN contributor
water taxi presentation

Water taxi plans on hold in Holmes Beach

HOLMES BEACH – Lack of parking is proving to be a large hurdle to jump for the operators of a proposed water taxi service in Holmes Beach. The daughter and father team of Corey and Mark Hubbard, o…
January 9, 2018
By SUN contributor
Cayman Cay damage

Hurricane recovery begins for condo owners

HOLMES BEACH – Four months since Hurricane Irma passed by, the owners at Cayman Cay are finally able to start repairs on 10 damaged units. When the hurricane passed through Holmes Beach, it le…
January 9, 2018
By SUN contributor
Tree house

Supreme Court denies tree house owners’ plea

HOLMES BEACH – It may be the end of the road for Lynn Tran and Richard Hazen’s beachfront tree house. After local and state court rulings found in favor of the City of Holmes Beach and removal of…

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