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June 25, 2024
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City leaders discuss charter review commission changes

HOLMES BEACH – Last year’s election left city leaders in a bit of a pickle. While there’s been no shortage of people volunteering for most of the city’s volunteer boards, the charter review commissio…
June 19, 2024
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Sarasota brunch restaurant to take place of local favorite

Sarasota brunch restaurant to take place of local favorite

HOLMES BEACH – The community said goodbye last week to Peach’s Restaurant, a long-time Anna Maria Island staple for breakfast and lunch on East Bay Drive. The restaurant’s doors officially closed at…
June 19, 2024
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School zone changes approved

School zone changes approved

HOLMES BEACH – Commissioners have approved changes for the school zone in front of Anna Maria Elementary School, but drivers won’t notice them until school begins on Aug. 12. A new ordinance will ex…
June 17, 2024
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Holmes Beach election race begins

HOLMES BEACH – Qualifying is over, and the race has officially begun for two city commission seats and the position of mayor. With challengers in each race, no incumbent is safe this year. Incumbent…
June 11, 2024
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Whitmore enters commission race

HOLMES BEACH – A new contender is putting her hat in the ring for one of two city commission seats up for grabs in November. Carol Whitmore is a well-known face in the community and in local politic…
June 10, 2024
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Letter to the Editor: Fond farewell

I was saddened to hear that Mayor Dan Murphy had decided not to run for reelection. But only for a minute, because I quickly realized how fortunate Anna Maria has been to have him as mayor for the pa…
June 4, 2024
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Letter to the Editor: Chamber extends thanks for golf tournament aid

On behalf of the Anna Maria Island Chamber of Commerce, we extend a big “thank you” to the many golfers, sponsors, prize donors, business vendors and volunteers at our 25th Annual Golf Tournament for…
June 4, 2024
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Cameras to ticket school zone speeders

HOLMES BEACH – Changes are coming to the school zone in front of Anna Maria Elementary School and drivers need to take note to avoid a ticket. “This isn’t about making a buck, it’s about safety,” Ho…
June 3, 2024
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Letter to the Editor: It’s horse, of course

The Suncoast Waterkeepers is a group which watches for problems within our local waters. They aren’t some government group, but one would think otherwise with comments from a recent Facebook post con…
June 1, 2024
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Holmes Beach prepares residents for hurricane season

Holmes Beach prepares residents for hurricane season

HOLMES BEACH – City leaders did not hold back in this year’s hurricane preparedness town hall meeting. In addition to offering resources to prepare for the best possible outcome, Police Chief Bill To…
May 28, 2024
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Local restaurant to close its doors

Local restaurant to close its doors

HOLMES BEACH – A local favorite for more than two decades, Peach’s Restaurant in the Anna Maria Island Shopping Center will close its doors for good on Sunday, June 16. The Father’s Day closure was…
May 20, 2024
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Man drowns off Holmes Beach

HOLMES BEACH – A day at the beach ended in tragedy on May 18 when an unidentified 75-year-old man drowned in the Gulf of Mexico near the 77th Street beach access. West Manatee Fire Rescue Fire Marsh…
May 20, 2024
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Beach parking garage gets design funding

Beach parking garage gets design funding

MANATEE COUNTY – Whether residents want it or not, the wheels are in motion for county taxpayers to foot the bill for a three-story parking garage at Manatee Beach in Holmes Beach. County commission…
May 7, 2024
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County pushes for fire district mergers

County pushes for fire district mergers

MANATEE COUNTY – County commissioners asked the county’s seven fire chiefs to consider merging their districts at an April 23 meeting. Commissioners said they would support doing a study to look int…
May 6, 2024
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Hundreds rally against consolidation, garage

Hundreds rally against consolidation, garage

HOLMES BEACH – The Florida heat didn’t stop a crowd from gathering at City Field on Saturday to express their opposition to the Manatee County Commission and Florida Legislature consolidating or elim…

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