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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…
April 30, 2024
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Residents consider initiating consolidation referendum

Residents consider initiating consolidation referendum

HOLMES BEACH – Anna Maria Island residents are working to find ways to fight back against a loss of home rule and the potential consolidation or elimination of the three Island cities, and are consid…
April 30, 2024
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City leaders talk mangrove regulations

HOLMES BEACH – City leaders are considering taking on the responsibility for local mangrove regulation from the Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP). Development Services Director C…
April 29, 2024
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Mayor, state legislator discuss consolidation

HOLMES BEACH – Mayor Judy Titsworth met with Rep. Will Robinson Jr. recently to discuss the potential for consolidation or elimination of the three Anna Maria Island cities. She said that after the m…
April 22, 2024
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Fire district plans rate hike

MANATEE COUNTY – Property owners in West Manatee Fire Rescue’s district will notice a change on their tax bills this fall if commissioners vote to pass a proposed rate increase. At an April 16 budge…
April 15, 2024
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Locals join hands to fight big government

Locals join hands to fight big government

HOLMES BEACH – A grassroots movement to bring awareness to Florida legislators’ efforts to consolidate or eliminate the three Anna Maria Island cities drew about 300 people to its first event, a peac…
April 15, 2024
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Commissioners address consolidation

HOLMES BEACH – Commissioners again discussed their concern about a move by the state Legislature to eliminate the three Anna Maria Island cities, consolidating them into one city, into the city of Br…
April 8, 2024
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Property owners seek stop to kayak tours

Property owners seek stop to kayak tours

HOLMES BEACH – Residents Roger and Irene Alvarez are hoping for help from the legal system to prevent kayaking clients from Fun Florida Tours from trespassing on their property and causing what they…
April 1, 2024
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OPPAGA visit concerns city leaders

OPPAGA visit concerns city leaders

HOLMES BEACH – The Office of Program Policy Analysis and Government Accountability study being conducted on the three Anna Maria Island cities is starting to rattle local city leaders. During a Ma…
March 26, 2024
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Fire department sued over rental regulations

BRADENTON – Almost a year after passing a resolution changing the district’s approach to taxing and inspecting vacation rental properties in residential areas, West Manatee Fire Rescue is receiving p…
March 25, 2024
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Kruse talks beach parking, Island consolidation

Kruse talks beach parking, Island consolidation

HOLMES BEACH – About two dozen people came out on March 20 to meet with Manatee County Commissioner George Kruse, bringing their questions for the candidate, who is seeking re-election in November…
March 20, 2024
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Police chief says beach parking plentiful in Holmes Beach

Police chief says beach parking plentiful in Holmes Beach

HOLMES BEACH – Spring break is in full swing on Anna Maria Island but despite long traffic delays, the Island’s biggest city still has plenty of parking for beachgoers, according to officials. Durin…
March 4, 2024
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City settles Kaleta lawsuits

City settles Kaleta lawsuits

HOLMES BEACH – City leaders may not be completely happy with the terms, but a settlement agreement has been reached between them and developer Shawn Kaleta concerning the Bali Hai Beach Resort, Islan…
March 1, 2024
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Judge orders demolition of treehouse

Judge orders demolition of treehouse

HOLMES BEACH – The battle over the fate of the treehouse is finished with 12th Judicial Circuit Court Judge Edward Nicholas dealing the final blow in court. In the final hearing of the last court…

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