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Request to vacate city property to be placed on fall ballot

Jul 14, 2026 – Joe Hendricks
June 15, 2026
By Joe Hendricks

Second Avenue debate continues 

The potential redirection or restriction of Second Avenue traffic was discussed again during the June 9 Holmes Beach City Commission meeting.
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June 2, 2026
By Joe Hendricks

Second Avenue alternative to Gulf Drive might be eliminated

HOLMES BEACH – City officials are considering altering the traffic patterns along Second Avenue and Fifth Avenue to prevent those residential streets from being used as southbound “cut-throughs” by m…
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June 2, 2026
By Joe Hendricks

Holmes Beach stormwater fee discussions continue

On May 26, Holmes Beach city officials continued the stormwater fee assessment discussion that began on May 12. 
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June 2, 2026
By SUN contributor

Holmes Beach: A planned community 

BY LAUREL NEVANS SPECIAL TO THE SUN HOLMES BEACH – When you hear the words “planned community,” they may evoke visions of homeowner’s associations, cookie-cutter houses and things like that. …
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June 2, 2026
By Joe Hendricks

Holmes Beach Code Compliance Department honored

The week of June 1 through June 7 has been proclaimed as Code Enforcement Officers’ Appreciation Week in Holmes Beach.
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May 29, 2026
By Joe Hendricks

Public works supervisor provides rainfall, flooding update

This story was updated at 7 p.m. on May 29 regarding Dan Diggin’s suggested stormwater fee calculation method. HOLMES BEACH – On Thursday, May 28, Holmes Beach Public Works Director Herb Raybourn…
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May 26, 2026
By Joe Hendricks

Titsworth not seeking reelection, Diggins seeks mayor’s seat 

HOLMES BEACH – Holmes Beach Mayor Judy Titsworth will not seek reelection.  On Thursday, May 21, Titsworth shared a letter in which she announced she’ll retire from city government when her curren…
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May 19, 2026
By Joe Hendricks

Holmes Beach stormwater fee discussions begin 

Preliminary discussions have begun regarding the annual stormwater fee assessments to be levied on Holmes Beach property owners.
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May 5, 2026
By Joe Hendricks

Rezoning request anticipated for Gloria Dei property

HOLMES BEACH – Preliminary discussions have occurred regarding the possible rezoning of the Gloria Dei Lutheran Church property for residential development.  The church operations ceased in Januar…
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April 15, 2026
By Joe Hendricks

Demolition permit issued for old Wells Fargo bank building

Businessman Jake Spooner now has the city-issued demolition permit needed to demolish the former Wells Fargo bank building in Holmes Beach.
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