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Attacker in 2022 Holmes Beach battery sentenced

Nov 1, 2023 – Jason Schaffer
October 3, 2023
By SUN contributor
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Holmes Beach mayor responds to consolidation threat

HOLMES BEACH – City leaders are making sure that state leaders know where they stand on the idea of consolidating the three Anna Maria Island cities. Prior to an upcoming Manatee County Legislative…
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October 3, 2023
By Jason Schaffer
Wanted man found hiding on Holmes Beach roof

Wanted man found hiding on Holmes Beach roof

HOLMES BEACH – In the early afternoon of Sept. 24, Holmes Beach Police Officer Chris Liotti responded to a dispatch call about a possible fraudulent renter with a bad credit card at 210 72nd St. Whe…
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September 19, 2023
By SUN contributor

Holmes Beach Commissioners approve budget first reading

HOLMES BEACH – The city’s new budget and millage rate has received unanimous support from commissioners during an initial public hearing and vote. Despite Commissioner Terry Schaefer’s absence, city…
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September 12, 2023
By SUN contributor
Hurricane floods local gas station tanks

Hurricane floods local gas station tanks

HOLMES BEACH – Customers who purchased gas at Jessie’s Island Store immediately following Hurricane Idalia may have received a surprise they weren’t counting on – floodwater in their vehicle’s gas ta…
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September 4, 2023
By SUN contributor
No election, charter commission in Holmes Beach

No election, charter commission in Holmes Beach

HOLMES BEACH – There will be no changes on the city commission dais this year. Commissioners Pat Morton, Terry Schaefer and Carol Soustek are all automatically re-elected for another two-year term…
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September 1, 2023
By Jason Schaffer
Vicious dog attacks again

Vicious dog attacks again

HOLMES BEACH – A Holmes Beach resident says she and her dog are lucky to be alive after being attacked by a 143-pound mastiff while going for a walk at her condo. Evalena Leedy was taking her 9-poun…
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August 23, 2023
By Jason Schaffer
Holmes Beach seeks TDC approval for path enhancements

City seeks TDC approval for path funds

HOLMES BEACH – City officials are seeking tourist tax funding for enhancements to the city’s multimodal path and the creation of a new path. Public Works Superintendent/City Engineer Sage Kamiya addr…
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August 23, 2023
By SUN contributor
Beach parking garage fight continues

Beach parking garage fight continues

MANATEE COUNTY – In the aftermath of a Manatee County Commission work session discussing the building of a parking garage at Manatee Beach, city and county officials continue to make their thoughts k…
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August 17, 2023
By Jason Schaffer
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Cyclist killed in collision on Anna Maria Island Bridge

ANNA MARIA ISLAND – A man on a bicycle was killed after a collision with an SUV on Manatee Avenue near the center of the Anna Maria Island Bridge, according to the Florida Highway Patrol (FHP). The i…
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August 15, 2023
By SUN contributor
County moves forward with beach garage design

County moves forward with beach garage design

MANATEE COUNTY – Parking garage plans for Manatee Beach in Holmes Beach are moving forward despite pushback from Anna Maria Island residents and one commissioner. During an Aug. 14 work session, cou…
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