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Man drowns off Holmes Beach

May 20, 2024 – SUN contributor
April 15, 2024
By SUN contributor
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Commissioners address consolidation

HOLMES BEACH – Commissioners again discussed their concern about a move by the state Legislature to eliminate the three Anna Maria Island cities, consolidating them into one city, into the city of Br…
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April 8, 2024
By Jason Schaffer

Bradenton man arrested for allegedly selling cocaine

HOLMES BEACH – A tip from a witness about a suspected drug deal on March 29 led to the arrest of a Bradenton man on multiple charges, including felony possession of cocaine with intent to sell. The…
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April 8, 2024
By SUN contributor
Property owners seek stop to kayak tours

Property owners seek stop to kayak tours

HOLMES BEACH – Residents Roger and Irene Alvarez are hoping for help from the legal system to prevent kayaking clients from Fun Florida Tours from trespassing on their property and causing what they…
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April 1, 2024
By SUN contributor
OPPAGA visit concerns city leaders

OPPAGA visit concerns city leaders

HOLMES BEACH – The Office of Program Policy Analysis and Government Accountability study being conducted on the three Anna Maria Island cities is starting to rattle local city leaders. During a Ma…
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March 26, 2024
By Jason Schaffer
One ARK Foundation raises funds for foster families

One ARK Foundation raises funds for foster families

live music, delicious food and spirited fundraising as the One ARK Foundation held its second annual “Kindness Matters Extravaganza” at The Cheesecake Cutie & Cafe on March 21. “One ARK” stands…
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March 20, 2024
By SUN contributor
Police chief says beach parking plentiful in Holmes Beach

Police chief says beach parking plentiful in Holmes Beach

HOLMES BEACH – Spring break is in full swing on Anna Maria Island but despite long traffic delays, the Island’s biggest city still has plenty of parking for beachgoers, according to officials. Durin…
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March 18, 2024
By Jason Schaffer
Jewelry Sale offers great deals for a great cause

Jewelry Sale offers great deals for a great cause

HOLMES BEACH – For the second year in a row, the Anna Maria Island community has shown incredible support for the Island Branch Library. The Friends of the Island Library (FIL), a group of volunteers…
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March 5, 2024
By Jason Schaffer
AME parts with beloved train caboose

AME parts with beloved train caboose

HOLMES BEACH – Anna Maria Elementary School (AME) is unique for many reasons – a caring and dedicated staff, its spectacular location on the bay and the recent addition of the world’s first Guy Harve…
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March 5, 2024
By Leslie Lake

Daughter sues over mother’s death

HOLMES BEACH – Deborah Trotter returned last week to the site of the May 12, 2023 accident that took the life of her mother, Miriam Trotter, to warn others of safety issues inherent in construction z…
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March 4, 2024
By SUN contributor
City settles Kaleta lawsuits

City settles Kaleta lawsuits

HOLMES BEACH – City leaders may not be completely happy with the terms, but a settlement agreement has been reached between them and developer Shawn Kaleta concerning the Bali Hai Beach Resort, Islan…
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Upcoming Events

April 9, 2025
11:45 am

The Off-Stage Ladies of the Island Players, April luncheon meeting