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Memorial Day weekend parking sparks drama in Holmes Beach
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Memorial Day weekend parking sparks drama in Holmes Beach

May 30, 2021 – SUN contributor
April 12, 2021
By Jason Schaffer
Holmes Beach gets ATVs through grant

Holmes Beach police get two new ATVs with COVID grant

HOLMES BEACH – The Police Department has two new Polaris side-by-side ATVs thanks to a grant set aside for COVID enforcement activities by law enforcement agencies. “We decided to get a couple of th…
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April 12, 2021
By SUN contributor
Parks members set sights on former bank property

Parks committee members set sights on former bank property

HOLMES BEACH – Members of the city’s Parks and Beautification Committee are working on a proposal which, if approved by city commissioners, could create an acre of green space at the city’s commercia…
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March 29, 2021
By Cindy Lane
Treehouse owners get harassing calls

Treehouse owners get harassing calls

HOLMES BEACH – Treehouse owner Huong Lynn Tran isn’t answering her phone much these days, afraid of more calls like the one she received earlier this month. “Everybody on this Island hates you and…
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March 29, 2021
By Jason Schaffer

Holmes Beach parking permits prove controversial

HOLMES BEACH – City commissioners may have more questions than ever after a lengthy discussion about charging residents a $15 fee for parking decals allowing them to park on designated “permit-only”…
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March 28, 2021
By Joe Hendricks
Holmes Beach mayor declines Van Ostenbridge's meeting request

Holmes Beach mayor declines Van Ostenbridge’s meeting request

HOLMES BEACH – Holmes Beach Mayor Judy Titsworth declined Manatee County Commissioner Kevin Van Ostenbridge’s request to meet and discuss the city’s past elimination of street-side parking spaces…
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March 28, 2021
By Jason Schaffer
Former Holmes Beach Planning Commissioner Sylvia Harris Honored

Former Holmes Beach planning commissioner Sylvia Harris honored

Former Holmes Beach Planning Commissioner Sylvia Harris was honored during the City Commission meeting on March 23. “She’s a remarkable lady,” Mayor Judy Titsworth said. “She’s been with us forever…
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March 21, 2021
By SUN contributor
Treehouse owners get no relief from special magistrate

Treehouse owners get no relief from special magistrate

HOLMES BEACH – The owners of Angelinos Sea Lodge will not be allowed to lease their vacation rentals until they settle code compliance issues with the city, a special magistrate has ruled. Settlin…
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March 15, 2021
By SUN contributor

Commissioners consider changes to noise ordinance

HOLMES BEACH – Noise is news once again in this community. The subject was broached by Commissioner Kim Rash, who said he feels the city’s current noise ordinance and reliance on readings from a n…
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March 1, 2021
By SUN contributor
Bali Hai site plan negotiations continue

Bali Hai site plan negotiations continue

HOLMES BEACH – Talks between the property owners at the Bali Hai Beachfront Resort and city leaders are planned to continue at a future meeting and it looks like both parties are moving closer to an…
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March 1, 2021
By SUN contributor
Commissioners close in on illuminated sign regulations

Commissioners close in on illuminated sign regulations

HOLMES BEACH – Backlit signs in the residential and A-1 district along Gulf Drive may have to be replaced under new regulations being considered by the city. Commissioners discussed the changes to…
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