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Legal issues put a damper on wedding plans

Aug 29, 2021 – SUN contributor
August 2, 2021
By SUN contributor

City buzzing about noise regulations

HOLMES BEACH – More changes are on the way for the city’s noise regulations with the proposed addition of the term “plainly audible,” a requirement to face noise-producing electronics toward the rent…
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August 2, 2021
By SUN contributor
New moratorium in effect on vehicle rental businesses

New moratorium in effect on vehicle rental businesses

HOLMES BEACH – Concern about the number of low-speed vehicles in the city and the potential for incoming additional rental companies has prompted Holmes Beach commissioners to enact a six-month morat…
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July 20, 2021
By SUN contributor
Holmes Beach leaders start 2021-22 budget talks

Holmes Beach leaders start 2021-22 budget talks

HOLMES BEACH – Budget discussions are underway in Holmes Beach and commissioners so far have only made a few minor adjustments to the proposed 2021-22 fiscal year finances. City Treasurer Lori Hil…
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July 20, 2021
By SUN contributor
Interconnected site plans denied for now

Interconnected site plans denied for now

HOLMES BEACH – Two business owners who submitted site plans for approval by city commissioners didn’t receive good news from commissioners but there’s still hope for approval at a future meeting…
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July 18, 2021
By SUN contributor
New structural problems in Holmes Beach

Building evacuated due to structural issues

HOLMES BEACH – A four-unit building on Sixth Avenue was voluntarily evacuated on July 15 after a repairman noticed structural issues with the balconies. Building Official Neal Schwartz said that t…
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July 9, 2021
By SUN contributor
Holmes Beach building department

Former Island building official last to inspect Surfside condo

HOLMES BEACH – Just hours before the 12-story Champlain Towers South condo collapsed on June 24, former Holmes Beach Building Official Jim McGuinness inspected it. The next day, he told the town c…
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July 3, 2021
By SUN contributor

Balcony collapses in Holmes Beach

UPDATED JULY 4, 2021 AT 12:24 p.m. – HOLMES BEACH – A balcony fell off a resident’s home last week, causing no injuries but plenty of concern among city leaders about the quality of construction of s…
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June 28, 2021
By Joe Hendricks
Island community raises more than $33,000 for Courtney Call’s son

Island community raises $33,000 for Courtney Call’s son

HOLMES BEACH – A fundraiser held at the Anchor Inn raised more than $33,000 for the teenage son of longtime Anna Maria Island resident and bartender Courtney Call. Call, 42, passed away unexpected…
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June 27, 2021
By SUN contributor

Land swap decision moves to November ballot

HOLMES BEACH – After hours of discussion spread across several meetings, city commissioners have made a decision – the proposed land swap with two Holmes Beach residents is going to the voters to be…
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June 24, 2021
By SUN contributor
Bali Hai owners receive code fines

Bali Hai owners receive code fines

HOLMES BEACH – The fight for compliance with city codes is still ongoing between the owners of the Bali Hai Beach Resort and city leaders. Now, the owners of the resort are going to have to pay fines…
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