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July 15, 2024
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City presents 2024-25 budget

HOLMES BEACH – City leaders are working to keep property taxes as low as possible despite property values increasing an estimated 11.8%. To do that, they’re planning to keep the millage rate at 2.05…
July 8, 2024
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Construction stalls Holmes Beach businesses

Construction stalls Holmes Beach businesses

HOLMES BEACH – Some businesses have had a hard few years with a lot of it due to ongoing construction at and around their locations. Businesses in the S&S Plaza on Gulf Drive and along Holmes Bo…
July 8, 2024
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Fans say goodbye to treehouse

Fans say goodbye to treehouse

HOLMES BEACH – The treehouse had its last holiday over the July Fourth weekend. Owner Lynn Tran opened the property at Angelinos Sea Lodge to fans of the structure to allow them a chance to take pho…
July 2, 2024
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County leaders push for Holmes Beach water taxi stop

HOLMES BEACH – City leaders are willing to consider a water taxi stop in Anna Maria Island’s largest municipality. But they say it will be up to Manatee County leaders to put forth a site plan change…
July 1, 2024
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Treehouse owners prep for demolition

Treehouse owners prep for demolition

HOLMES BEACH – The bells are tolling their last for the beachfront treehouse at Angelinos Sea Lodge as an attorney for the owners has confirmed in court that the structure will be demolished by the e…
June 25, 2024
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FDEP educates officials on mangroves

FDEP educates officials on mangroves

HOLMES BEACH – Representatives from the Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP) want to make sure that city leaders know what they’re getting into if they opt to take over mangrove regu…
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…

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