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December 5, 2023
By Jason Schaffer
A Paradise Realty collects Toys for Tots

A Paradise Realty collects Toys for Tots

HOLMES BEACH – The holiday season is a time for giving, and that’s exactly what was going on at A Paradise Reality last Friday as the staff held their Toys for Tots drive and holiday party. The event…
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December 5, 2023
By Jason Schaffer
New Christmas tree de-lightful

New Christmas tree de-lightful

HOLMES BEACH – Hundreds of people flocked to the Anna Maria Island Chamber of Commerce’s parking lot for the annual tree lighting ceremony on Dec. 1. In previous years, the tree has been a tree-shape…
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December 5, 2023
By SUN contributor
Special magistrate assesses fines in three cases

Special magistrate assesses fines in three cases

HOLMES BEACH – Special Magistrate Michael Connolly was not in a forgiving mood when faced with three repeat code violation cases during a recent hearing. The Nov. 28 hearing kicked off with two case…
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November 28, 2023
By Joe Hendricks
Paving and pavement marking contracts approved

Paving, street marking contracts approved

HOLMES BEACH – City commissioners recently approved a contract with Superior Asphalt to mill and resurface various streets and roads throughout the city. The total cost of the work approved on Nov…
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November 28, 2023
By Joe Hendricks
Aquatic harvester purchase still pending

Aquatic harvester purchase pending

HOLMES BEACH – The city commission has delayed the previously authorized purchase of an aquatic harvester that would remove floating algae, seagrass and dead marine life from residential canals and S…
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November 28, 2023
By Joe Hendricks
Holmes Beach amending sign ordinance

Holmes Beach amending sign ordinance to protect free speech

HOLMES BEACH – The city is amending its sign ordinance to ensure compliance with a 2015 U.S. Supreme Court ruling that protects free speech, specifically, words on signs. The City Commission on firs…
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November 20, 2023
By Joe Hendricks
Holmes Beach Commission weighs in on consolidation

Holmes Beach Commission weighs in on consolidation

HOLMES BEACH – Holmes Beach city commissioners discussed the Florida Office of Program Policy Analysis and Government Account­ability (OPPAGA)’s consolidation study on Nov. 14, which lists the city o…
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November 20, 2023
By Jason Schaffer
Holmes Beach Police chase ends in crash and arrest

Holmes Beach Police chase ends in crash and arrest

HOLMES BEACH – Police Officer Andrew Adkins was in his patrol car at the intersection of Manatee Avenue and Gulf Drive on Nov. 7 at 10:41 p.m. when he saw a black Chevy Silverado leave the Manatee Be…
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November 13, 2023
By Jason Schaffer
Man allegedly burglarizes car in front of police

Man allegedly burglarizes car in front of police

HOLMES BEACH – A police investigation of an incident involving leaving the scene of an accident led to an unrelated arrest when a man allegedly burglarized the car involved in the investigation. The…
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November 7, 2023
By Jason Schaffer
Holmes Beach officer assaulted by suspect

Holmes Beach officer assaulted by suspect

HOLMES BEACH – A man was arrested for resisting an officer with violence and transported to the Manatee County Jail after injuring a city police officer at a shopping plaza, according to a police rep…
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