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Battle for beach access continues

May 2, 2022 – SUN contributor
April 11, 2022
By SUN contributor
Suspect enters not guilty plea in fatal hit and run

Defendant pleads no contest in hit-and-run case

MANATEE COUNTY – Cierra Shannon, 28, of Holmes Beach, pled no contest today to a first-degree felony charge of leaving the scene of a crash with a death. Shannon appeared before Manatee County Jud…
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April 10, 2022
By Jason Schaffer
One suspect remains at large in Holmes Beach attack

One suspect still at large in Holmes Beach beating

HOLMES BEACH – Two suspects have been arrested and one remains at large in the violent beating of a 40-year-old man in Holmes Beach. John William Bartholow, 17, of Ellenton, was taken into custody…
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April 2, 2022
By Jason Schaffer
Suspect arrested in Holmes Beach attack

Suspect arrested in Holmes Beach attack

HOLMES BEACH – One suspect is under arrest and one is still at large in connection with the beating of a 40-year-old Holmes Beach man on March 23. John William Bartholow, 17, of Ellenton was taken…
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March 28, 2022
By SUN contributor

Building recertification talks resume

HOLMES BEACH – A familiar topic is coming back to the agenda for a future city commission work session. The 2022 Florida state legislative session came to a close without anything passing the Hous…
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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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April 9, 2025
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The Off-Stage Ladies of the Island Players, April luncheon meeting