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Third suspect arrested in Holmes Beach attack
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Third suspect arrested in Holmes Beach attack

Apr 17, 2022 – Jason Schaffer
March 28, 2022
By SUN contributor

Brutal attack leaves AMI resident hospitalized

HOLMES BEACH – A good deed backfired last week when a group of teens attacked a man who was trying to stop them from vandalizing Anna Maria Elementary School. Holmes Beach resident Evan Purcell, 4…
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March 13, 2022
By SUN contributor
City registration coming for golf cart owners

Golf cart regulations considered

HOLMES BEACH – Commissioners are trying to figure out a way to regulate golf carts, but they’re split on how to enact regulations without penalizing residents. At a March 8 work session, Holmes Be…
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March 13, 2022
By SUN contributor

Commissioners plan next steps with county

HOLMES BEACH – In the aftermath of a joint meeting with Manatee County commissioners, Holmes Beach city leaders are trying to figure out their next steps toward building a better relationship with co…
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March 7, 2022
By SUN contributor
All roads lead to parking

All roads lead to parking

MANATEE COUNTY – Despite having 12 items on the agenda for a joint meeting, the recent discussion between Holmes Beach and Manatee County commissioners kept coming back to one contentious topic – bea…
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March 7, 2022
By SUN contributor
No solutions found to parking issues

No solutions found to parking issues

MANATEE COUNTY – After a joint meeting between Manatee County commissioners and Holmes Beach city leaders didn’t satisfy either side regarding beach parking, the discussion continued by email. Aft…
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March 6, 2022
By SUN contributor
Seeking a dock space in Holmes Beach

Water taxi dock space problematic in Holmes Beach

MANATEE COUNTY – Holmes Beach city leaders and Manatee County commissioners came together March 1 for a long-awaited meeting spotlighting dock space for a proposed Anna Maria Island water taxi. Ho…
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February 28, 2022
By SUN contributor

Public hearing planned for comp plan changes

HOLMES BEACH – It’s taken about 18 months for the Planning Commission to finish its review and revisions of the city’s comprehensive plan, and now city commissioners are ready to discuss those change…
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February 15, 2022
By Joe Hendricks
Island resident seriously injured in golf cart/auto crash

Drug test results released in auto-golf cart crash

HOLMES BEACH – The driver of the car that recently collided head-on with a golf cart traveling in the opposite direction tested positive for THC and generic Xanax, according to a Florida Department o…
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February 14, 2022
By SUN contributor
City triumphs in noise violation hearing

City triumphs in noise violation hearing

HOLMES BEACH – It was a win for Holmes Beach police officers when Special Magistrate Michael Connolly ruled in favor of upholding a noise violation citation, assessing a $175 fine. Property owner…
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February 13, 2022
By SUN contributor
Drivers slow down in Holmes Beach

Drivers must slow to 25 mph in Holmes Beach

HOLMES BEACH – Drivers beware. You’ll have to hit the brakes a little more than usual when driving through Holmes Beach. Commissioners voted three-to-one to pass a resolution on Feb. 8 lowering th…
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