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Public gets first look at proposed city budget

Jul 18, 2022 – SUN contributor
June 5, 2022
By Jason Schaffer
Holmes Beach Hummer not just for show

Holmes Beach Hummer not just for show

HOLMES BEACH – The Holmes Beach Police Department has a new tool that can not only turn heads, but also save lives. On the Island, it’s not uncommon to see a Ferrari or Rolls Royce passing by in t…
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June 5, 2022
By SUN contributor

Holmes Beach parking changes planned

HOLMES BEACH – More parking changes are being proposed for Anna Maria Island’s largest city, but this one doesn’t affect the number of available parking spaces, just how they’re used. During a May…
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May 23, 2022
By SUN contributor
Beachgoers unite, sue for access

Beachgoers unite, sue for access

HOLMES BEACH – With beachgoers filing a lawsuit Friday against the property owners on 78th Street who closed a beach access point, the Real Island Podcast team took to the airwaves Sunday in hopes of…
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May 23, 2022
By SUN contributor
Kingfish renovations make room for water taxi

Kingfish renovations make room for water taxi

HOLMES BEACH – City and Manatee County leaders aren’t seeing eye to eye on the county’s renovation plans for the Kingfish Boat Ramp, where one vision includes a water taxi stop. Responding to alle…
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May 16, 2022
By SUN contributor
Trees get the ax in Kingfish renovation plans

Trees get the ax in Kingfish renovation plans

MANATEE COUNTY – Plans are underway to make significant changes at the Kingfish Boat Ramp in Holmes Beach, but those improvements are coming at a significant cost, namely the removal of a well-used p…
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May 9, 2022
By SUN contributor
Beach parking meeting reaps results

Beach parking meeting reaps results

HOLMES BEACH – Leaders from state, county and city governments are coming together to find solutions to ongoing public parking and beach access issues on Anna Maria Island. Holmes Beach Mayor Judy…
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May 9, 2022
By SUN contributor
Battle at Bali Hai continues

Battle at Bali Hai continues

HOLMES BEACH – Special Magistrate Michael Connolly ruled in the city’s favor in two code compliance cases against the owners of the Bali Hai Beach Resort, but attorney Louis Najmy says the fight’s no…
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May 8, 2022
By SUN contributor
Special magistrate postpones rat case

Special magistrate postpones rat case

HOLMES BEACH – Residents – one with a rat problem – expressed their disagreement with two of Special Magistrate Michael Connolly’s rulings during a late April code compliance hearing. Lois Huntington…
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May 2, 2022
By SUN contributor
Battle for beach access continues

Battle for beach access continues

HOLMES BEACH – As residents on 78th Street fight beachfront property owners for the right to walk a path to the beach, city leaders say that because the path is located on private property, they can’…
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May 2, 2022
By SUN contributor
Ugly Grouper expansion planned

Ugly Grouper expansion planned

HOLMES BEACH – Commissioners weren’t in agreement on the issue but the Ugly Grouper’s owners will be allowed to increase the restaurant’s seating size. During an April 26 meeting, attorney Scott R…
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