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Property owners seek stop to kayak tours

Apr 8, 2024 – SUN contributor
March 5, 2024
By Jason Schaffer
AME parts with beloved train caboose

AME parts with beloved train caboose

HOLMES BEACH – Anna Maria Elementary School (AME) is unique for many reasons – a caring and dedicated staff, its spectacular location on the bay and the recent addition of the world’s first Guy Harve…
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March 5, 2024
By Leslie Lake

Daughter sues over mother’s death

HOLMES BEACH – Deborah Trotter returned last week to the site of the May 12, 2023 accident that took the life of her mother, Miriam Trotter, to warn others of safety issues inherent in construction z…
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March 4, 2024
By SUN contributor
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…
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March 1, 2024
By SUN contributor
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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February 20, 2024
By SUN contributor
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Mayor responds to OPPAGA study changes

HOLMES BEACH – Mayor Judy Titsworth is reacting to the state’s decision to include a fourth option in the ongoing Office of Program Policy Analysis and Government Accountability study – eliminating t…
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February 20, 2024
By Jason Schaffer
Police investigate gunshots in Holmes Beach

Police investigate gunshots in Holmes Beach

HOLMES BEACH – Shots were fired, but who fired them and exactly where they were fired remains a mystery after all of the Island’s three police departments participated in the search for the shooter…
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February 20, 2024
By Jason Schaffer
School zone speed cameras could be coming to AME

School zone speed cameras could be coming to AME

HOLMES BEACH – Excessive speed in school zones is a serious safety issue that can be addressed by cameras, according to a recent Manatee County Commission vote. Cameras will be installed at some Man…
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February 14, 2024
By SUN contributor

Crime shrinking in Holmes Beach

HOLMES BEACH – There’s good news for residents and visitors to Anna Maria Island’s largest city. Police Chief Bill Tokajer says serious crime has been dramatically reduced over the past decade. In a…
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January 29, 2024
By SUN contributor
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Commissioners reach out for community support

HOLMES BEACH – City commissioners are fighting to maintain home rule and they’re seeking community support to make that happen. During a Jan. 23 meeting, Commissioner Terry Schaefer said that he hop…
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January 16, 2024
By SUN contributor
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Commissioners oppose bill, hire new lobbyist

HOLMES BEACH – City leaders are hoping to reinforce their position in the battle against state politicians infringing on the city’s home rule. During a Jan. 11 meeting, commissioners agreed to draft…
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