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Holmes Beach ferry stop discussed
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Holmes Beach ferry stop discussed

Jul 15, 2024 – Joe Hendricks
June 25, 2024
By SUN contributor
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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…
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June 19, 2024
By SUN contributor
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…
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June 19, 2024
By Jason Schaffer
TDC supports Holmes Beach path funding

TDC supports Holmes Beach path funding

Superintendent of Public Works Sage Kamiya was back in front of the Manatee County Tourist Development Council (TDC) at its June 10 meeting. He was there to answer questions and concerns previously b…
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June 17, 2024
By SUN contributor
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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…
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June 11, 2024
By SUN contributor
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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…
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June 4, 2024
By SUN contributor

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…
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May 20, 2024
By SUN contributor

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…
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April 30, 2024
By SUN contributor
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…
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April 30, 2024
By SUN contributor
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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…
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April 22, 2024
By Jason Schaffer
Three crashes damage two businesses, one crosswalk signal

Three crashes damage two businesses, one crosswalk signal

HOLMES BEACH – Two cars drove into two neighboring businesses on two separate days last week, followed by a crash into a crosswalk signal and pedestrian barrier at the nearby intersection of Marina a…
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April 9, 2025
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The Off-Stage Ladies of the Island Players, April luncheon meeting