Holmes Beach
October 4, 2017
Celebrating community at National Night Out
HOLMES BEACH – The rain didn’t stop the fun at National Night Out.
The annual event drew more than 1,000 people to Holmes Beach City Field on Oct. 3 to celebrate fun, friendship and community. In…
October 3, 2017
Boat canopies scheduled for vote
HOLMES BEACH – The showdown between city leaders and residents of Westbay Point and Moorings over boat canopies is finally coming to an end.
During a Sept. 28 workshop, commissioners committed to…
October 2, 2017
Land purchase concerns commissioners
HOLMES BEACH – A potential land purchase by the city is moving forward faster than some commissioners would like.
During their Sept. 26 meeting, Holmes Beach commissioners voted to approve a $5,00…
September 26, 2017
Tree house still stands tall in Holmes Beach
HOLMES BEACH — The double-decker tree house at Angelinos Sea Lodge remains in its beachfront perch, for now.
Despite worries that a hurricane would bring down the structure, the tree house suffere…
September 4, 2017
Five qualify for Holmes Beach election
HOLMES BEACH — It’s almost election time again, and for the first time in three years, Holmes Beach voters will get to voice their opinions in the race for commissioner.
At the close of candidate…
August 30, 2017
Building official maintains position on dune destruction
HOLMES BEACH – Building Official Jim McGuinness is holding firm on his decision to keep a red tag stop work order in place, halting construction at 102 77th St. until the city receives a revegetation…
August 16, 2017
New fiscal year, new budget in Holmes Beach
HOLMES BEACH – A new fiscal year begins Oct. 1 in Holmes Beach, and with it comes a new city budget.
City Treasurer Lori Hill said the new budget is very similar to the 2016-17 adopted budget, wit…
July 12, 2017
Holmes Beach officials issue occupancy violations
HOLMES BEACH – Police and code enforcement officers are cracking down on vacation rental occupancy violators.
As of July 5, Holmes Beach Police Chief Bill Tokajer said seven notices of violation h…
May 31, 2017
Commission split over city manager
HOLMES BEACH — Commissioners are on both sides of the fence over whether or not to hire a city manager.
During a May 23 work session, members of a residents’ committee presented the pros and cons…
May 17, 2017
UPS Store likely a no-go in Holmes Beach
HOLMES BEACH — Despite the rumors swirling across the Island, a UPS Store is unlikely to open in Holmes Beach any time soon.
The issue wasn’t on the city commission’s May 9 agenda, but several Isl…













