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Retired firefighter to perform Citrus Bowl coin toss

Dec 27, 2021 – Joe Hendricks
December 12, 2021
By Jason Schaffer
Duffy’s “Toys for Tots Night” helps to fill Santa’s sack

Duffy’s ‘Toys for Tots Night’ helps to fill Santa’s sack

HOLMES BEACH – It was tough to get a parking spot and every seat was full inside and out at Duffy’s on Friday, Dec. 10 for the 6th Annual Toys for Tots Night. There was live music by Caroline McKe…
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December 5, 2021
By Jason Schaffer
AMI Chamber tree lighting a holiday highlight

Chamber tree lighting a holiday highlight

HOLMES BEACH – The weather was perfect on Friday evening, and people seized the opportunity to gather at the Anna Maria Island Chamber of Commerce to light the Christmas tree, mingle with friends, si…
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December 3, 2021
By Joe Hendricks
Island resident seriously injured in golf cart/auto crash

Island resident seriously injured in golf cart/auto crash

HOLMES BEACH – Anna Maria resident Jana Samuels was seriously injured late Monday morning in a head-on crash involving a car and the golf cart she was driving. The crash occurred on Monday, Nov. 2…
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November 28, 2021
By Joe Hendricks
A Paradise Realty among those collecting Toys for Tots

A Paradise Realty among those collecting Toys for Tots

HOLMES BEACH – A Paradise Realty and Vacation Rentals will host a Holiday Open House that also serves as a Toys for Tots collection drive at their Holmes Beach office at 5201 Gulf Drive from 5-6:30 p…
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November 21, 2021
By SUN contributor
Special magistrate reconsiders fines

Special magistrate reconsiders fines

HOLMES BEACH – This month’s code compliance special magistrate hearing was all about fines – reducing and eliminating them. First up was a case involving 305 73rd St. and owners 305 73rd LLC. Thou…
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November 14, 2021
By SUN contributor
Commissioners talk building recertification regulations

Commissioners talk building recertification regulations

HOLMES BEACH – Building Official Neal Schwartz is working with Holmes Beach commissioners to develop a recertification program for large buildings to identify structural issues before they become a s…
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November 2, 2021
By SUN contributor
And the winners are…

And the winners are…

HOLMES BEACH – After months of campaigning, the 2021 election results are in and Anna Maria Island’s biggest city has three commissioners to swear in later this month. The night’s big winners are…
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November 1, 2021
By SUN contributor

LSV talks proceed slowly

HOLMES BEACH – Commissioners continue to discuss making the roads safer through Holmes Beach, particularly for drivers of cars, golf carts and low-speed vehicles (LSVs). Though commissioners made one…
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November 1, 2021
By SUN contributor

Bert Harris cases come to a close in Holmes Beach

HOLMES BEACH – After more than five years of legal battles, all the Bert Harris Act cases lodged against the city are officially settled, but some neighbors think officials were too generous to devel…
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October 24, 2021
By SUN contributor
Coconuts owner faces off with city code officers

Coconuts owner faces off with city code officers

HOLMES BEACH – The October code compliance special magistrate hearing featured eight cases and they were all issues occurring at the same complex, The Coconuts. The property, located at 100 73rd S…
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