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Seawall regulation revisions discussed

Mar 11, 2025 – Joe Hendricks
February 10, 2025
By Joe Hendricks
Inconsistent noise levels spark debate

Inconsistent noise levels spark debate

HOLMES BEACH – The daytime 50-decible noise limit restriction imposed on Jake Spooner’s pending Island Bazaar development remains a topic of debate at Holmes Beach City Hall. On Dec. 17, city commis…
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January 27, 2025
By Joe Hendricks
Gloria Dei church closes, property to be sold

Gloria Dei church closes, property to be sold

HOLMES BEACH – Gloria Dei Lutheran Church has closed and city officials hope to purchase the building and property if financially feasible. On Jan. 18, the church hosted a Holy Closure service as it…
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January 21, 2025
By Joe Hendricks
Letter prompts noise ordinance discussion

Letter prompts noise ordinance discussion

HOLMES BEACH – Written by Holmes Beach residents Dick and Margie Motzer, a letter to the editor that recently appeared in The Sun resulted in an impromptu Holmes Beach Planning Commission discussion…
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January 21, 2025
By Joe Hendricks
Planning commission will not review site plans

Planning commission will not review site plans

HOLMES BEACH – At the advice of City Attorney Erica Augello, city commissioners plan to deny the plan­ning commission’s request to conduct preliminary reviews of major site plan applications. Auge…
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January 21, 2025
By Joe Hendricks
Holmes Beach officials critique consolidation study

Holmes Beach officials critique consolidation study

HOLMES BEACH – The mayor and city commissioners had plenty to say about the recently released OPPAGA consolida­tion study and former Manatee County Commissioner Kevin Van Ostenbridge. The 25-page…
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January 8, 2025
By Joe Hendricks
City Field debris removal wrapping up

City Field debris removal wrapping up

HOLMES BEACH – The remaining hurricane-related vegetative yard debris stored at City Field is expected to be fully removed by Saturday, Jan. 11. On Dec. 27, City Commissioner Carol Whitmore emailed…
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December 31, 2024
By SUN contributor
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Holmes Beach: Year in Review

TREEHOUSE COMES DOWN After more than a decade in court, Holmes Beach treehouse owners Lynn Tran and Richard Hazen waived the white flag in July, removing their beloved treehouse from the beach side…
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December 23, 2024
By Joe Hendricks
Minor course changes possible for city dock provisions

Minor course changes possible for city dock provisions

HOLMES BEACH – The Holmes Beach Planning Commission met on Dec. 4 for the first time since August, with all five members and both alternate members present. The planning commission consists of Cha…
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December 23, 2024
By SUN contributor
Former bank to be new hot spot

Former bank to be new hot spot

HOLMES BEACH — A new family-friendly complex is coming to the corner of Gulf and Marina Drives now that city leaders have approved the site plan. Business owner Jake Spooner is planning a second Isl…
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November 20, 2024
By Joe Hendricks
Damage assessments completed in Holmes Beach

Damage assessments completed in Holmes Beach

HOLMES BEACH – The hurricane-related substantial damage assessments have been completed in Holmes Beach and the debris removal efforts continue. On Nov. 15, Superintendent of Public Works and City…
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