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Bradenton Beach has a new police chief 

Oct 6, 2026 – Leslie Lake
September 28, 2026
By Joe Hendricks

Diggins, Zaccagnino debate mayoral issues 

HOLMES BEACH – Holmes Beach mayoral candidates Dan Diggins and David Zaccagnino shared their views on a multitude of city issues during The Sun’s candidate forum held at city hall on Wednesday, Sept…
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September 28, 2026
By Joe Hendricks

Video: Holmes Beach Mayor Candidate Forum: Sept. 23, 2026

The Sept. 23 Holmes Beach mayor candidates forum featuring Dan Diggins and David Zaccagnono can be viewed at this YouTube Page.
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September 16, 2026
By Joe Hendricks

Holmes Beach reverend served at Ground Zero

Father Gerard Critch served at Ground Zero after the 2001 terrorist attacks.
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September 15, 2026
By Joe Hendricks

Holmes Beach adopting lowered millage rate

Due to an unexpected increase in the total values of all Holmes Beach properties, the property tax-related millage rate will be lower than originally expected for the new 2026-27 fiscal year that beg…
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September 11, 2026
By Joe Hendricks

Rev. Gerard Critch gives Sept. 11 sermon at St. Bernard Catholic Church

On Friday, Sept. 11, Rev. Gerard Critch gave a 9/11-themed sermon during a special mass held at St. Bernard Catholic Church in Holmes Beach.
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September 8, 2026
By Joe Hendricks

78th Street beach access trial to begin soon

A lawsuit that alleges the blockage of a shared footpath that provides access to the Gulf is scheduled for trial in September.
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September 1, 2026
By Joe Hendricks

Commercial activity increasing at Kingfish Boat Ramp

Holmes Beach officials are growing concerned about the commercial activity at the Kingfish Boat Ramp.
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September 1, 2026
By Joe Hendricks

Holmes Beach mayor discusses potential paid parking

Mayor Judy Titsworth recently shared her thoughts on the possibility of paid parking in Holmes Beach
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August 25, 2026
By Joe Hendricks

City seeks TDC, county support for tide valve project 

 HOLMES BEACH – The city of Holmes Beach seeks $344,500 of the county’s tourist development tax (TDT) revenues to install 92 tide valves throughout the city over a five-year period.  The…
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August 11, 2026
By Leslie Lake

Smiles and hugs on the first day of school 

HOLMES BEACH – There were hugs, smiles and some tears shed as students began their first day of the 2026-27 school year at Anna Maria Elementary School on Monday, Aug. 10.  Students and their…
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April 9, 2025
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The Off-Stage Ladies of the Island Players, April luncheon meeting