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Candidates give last word on the election

Oct 12, 2020 – SUN contributor
August 30, 2020
By SUN contributor

Welcome home, Roger

HOLMES BEACH – Roger the mannequin is back home in one piece, and his owner, Maggie Patall, is thrilled. “He’s happy to be home with his community,” Patall said after Roger’s missing limbs were fo…
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August 24, 2020
By SUN contributor
Welcome home Roger

Saying goodbye to Roger

HOLMES BEACH – If you travel down Gulf Drive, you may notice that something’s missing. Roger the mannequin, a beloved neighborhood personality, is gone. Roger sat on a second-floor balcony at M…
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August 24, 2020
By SUN contributor
City leaders, resort owner face off in court

City leaders, resort owner face off in court

MANATEE COUNTY – A disagreement between Holmes Beach city leaders and the ownership at the Bali Hai Beach Resort has escalated, resulting in two hearings held the week of Aug. 17. On Aug. 19, two…
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August 23, 2020
By SUN contributor
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Special magistrate rules on seven code issues

HOLMES BEACH – Attorney Michael Connelly had his hands full on Aug. 19 when he reprised his role as the city’s special magistrate, hearing seven code compliance hearings in one day. The first case…
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August 22, 2020
By SUN contributor
Reef project helps filter local waters

City creates adopt-a-reef program

HOLMES BEACH – Commissioners support The Center of Anna Maria Island’s mini reef project, however, budgetary concerns have them hoping that residents will donate to purchase a reef instead of the cit…
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August 17, 2020
By SUN contributor

Holmes Beach takes home six Bert Harris wins

MANATEE COUNTY – Holmes Beach Mayor Judy Titsworth is celebrating after receiving six judgments from Manatee County Circuit Court Judge Charles Sniffen ruling in favor of the city in the Bert Harris…
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August 11, 2020
By SUN contributor
County judge leaves Holmes Beach case

County judge leaves Holmes Beach case

MANATEE COUNTY – Manatee County Circuit Court Judge Edward Nicholas has recused himself from taking any action in a lawsuit involving both the city of Holmes Beach and the owners of the Bali Hai Beac…
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August 10, 2020
By Cindy Lane
Renourishment pipes on the move

Beach renourishment pipes on the move

HOLMES BEACH – Pipes are being moved this week to set up for the next section of beach scheduled to get new sand in the renourishment project that began in July. The $17.3 million project is desig…
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July 27, 2020
By SUN contributor

Meet the candidate: Pat Morton

HOLMES BEACH – Commissioner Pat Morton has been on the city’s dais for 17 years and he’s hoping that voters give him two more when they cast their ballots in the Nov. 3 election. Morton, a 26-year…
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July 27, 2020
By SUN contributor

Permit parking approved in Holmes Beach

HOLMES BEACH – Commissioners voted three-to-two to pass an ordinance enacting permit parking in some residential neighborhoods west of the city’s main roadway corridor. The discussion featured one…
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