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Commissioners consider going vertical in Seaside Gardens

Oct 3, 2023 – SUN contributor
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
Florida Highway Patrol

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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July 31, 2023
By SUN contributor
Pool, yard rentals prohibited

Pool, yard rentals prohibited

HOLMES BEACH – A new website invites owners to place portions of their property for rent at an hourly rate, but city officials say that’s not an allowable use for residential properties in Anna Maria…
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July 17, 2023
By SUN contributor
Holmes Beach City Hall

Mayor seeks millage rate reduction

HOLMES BEACH – Mayor Judy Titsworth has tasked department heads to “sharpen their pencils” to reduce budget requests in order to try to lower the millage rate, giving a break to taxpayers. During a…
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July 10, 2023
By SUN contributor
Sundown town label struck down

Sundown town label struck down

HOLMES BEACH – According to a college website dedicated to social justice, Anna Maria Island’s largest city is open to all visitors, but only during the day. The History and Social Justice website j…
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July 3, 2023
By SUN contributor
City leaders continue to fight parking garage

City leaders continue to fight parking garage

HOLMES BEACH – Gov. Ron DeSantis may have signed off on a beachfront parking garage, but that doesn’t mean that city leaders are giving up the fight to stop the garage from being built just yet. “…
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April 9, 2025
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The Off-Stage Ladies of the Island Players, April luncheon meeting