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Holmes Beach commissioner seeks re-election
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Holmes Beach commissioner seeks re-election

Aug 27, 2024 – SUN contributor
August 19, 2024
By SUN contributor

Sun to host candidate forum

HOLMES BEACH – Meet this year’s mayoral and commission candidates at The Anna Maria Island Sun’s Holmes Beach Candidate Forum and get your questions answered. The Sun is hosting an in-person candida…
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August 12, 2024
By SUN contributor
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Storm leaves Holmes Beach without major damage

HOLMES BEACH – Debby passed by Anna Maria Island as a tropical storm, leaving Holmes Beach soaked, but not severely damaged. As the storm passed by on the west coast of Florida, it dropped several i…
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July 29, 2024
By SUN contributor
Treehouse demolition imminent

Treehouse demolition imminent

HOLMES BEACH – A controversial treehouse is scheduled to be dismantled by July 31 under a court order from the 12th Judicial Circuit Court for Manatee County. Treehouse owner Lynn Tran said the city…
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July 22, 2024
By SUN contributor
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Candidates report campaign contributions

HOLMES BEACH – The race to fill two commission seats and the mayoral seat on the dais is underway in Anna Maria Island’s largest city. Though the election is still months away on Nov. 5, candidates a…
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July 15, 2024
By SUN contributor
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City presents 2024-25 budget

HOLMES BEACH – City leaders are working to keep property taxes as low as possible despite property values increasing an estimated 11.8%. To do that, they’re planning to keep the millage rate at 2.05…
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July 15, 2024
By Joe Hendricks
Holmes Beach ferry stop discussed

Holmes Beach ferry stop discussed

HOLMES BEACH – City elected officials are discussing with Manatee County tourism officials whether to add a Gulf Island Ferry stop in Holmes Beach. Currently, Manatee County’s contracted ferry ser…
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July 8, 2024
By SUN contributor
Construction stalls Holmes Beach businesses

Construction stalls Holmes Beach businesses

HOLMES BEACH – Some businesses have had a hard few years with a lot of it due to ongoing construction at and around their locations. Businesses in the S&S Plaza on Gulf Drive and along Holmes Bo…
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July 8, 2024
By SUN contributor
Fans say goodbye to treehouse

Fans say goodbye to treehouse

HOLMES BEACH – The treehouse had its last holiday over the July Fourth weekend. Owner Lynn Tran opened the property at Angelinos Sea Lodge to fans of the structure to allow them a chance to take pho…
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July 2, 2024
By SUN contributor

County leaders push for Holmes Beach water taxi stop

HOLMES BEACH – City leaders are willing to consider a water taxi stop in Anna Maria Island’s largest municipality. But they say it will be up to Manatee County leaders to put forth a site plan change…
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July 1, 2024
By SUN contributor
Treehouse owners prep for demolition

Treehouse owners prep for demolition

HOLMES BEACH – The bells are tolling their last for the beachfront treehouse at Angelinos Sea Lodge as an attorney for the owners has confirmed in court that the structure will be demolished by the e…
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