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Candidates give their opinions on a Holmes Beach city manager

Oct 17, 2021 – SUN contributor
October 17, 2021
By Cindy Lane
Cortez Post Office going dark

Cortez Post Office going dark

CORTEZ – As the Cortez post office prepares to close Friday, Oct. 22, some residents wonder why the U.S. Postal Service is sending them more than 5 miles to the Palma Sola Branch when there are much…
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October 11, 2021
By Cindy Lane
Cortez post office closing to residents’ dismay

Cortez post office closing to residents’ dismay

UPDATED OCT. 12, 2021 at 11:35 a.m. – CORTEZ – The Cortez post office will close on Friday, Oct. 22 at 4 p.m., leaving residents no choice but to travel about four miles to the Palma Sola branch on 7…
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October 11, 2021
By Cindy Lane
The 100-year storm

The 100-year storm

CORTEZ – It was 100 years ago this month when a handful of people at the Albion Inn heard an announcement on the only radio in the fishing village about a big blow coming. Across the bay to the we…
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October 10, 2021
By Joe Hendricks
FDOT sidewalk project concerns Bradenton Beach officials

FDOT sidewalk project concerns Bradenton Beach officials

BRADENTON BEACH – City officials share some lingering concerns about the permeable brick paver sidewalk the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) is installing along Gulf Drive. The concerns…
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October 10, 2021
By SUN contributor
Commission candidates address beach parking

Commission candidates address beach parking

HOLMES BEACH – The vote by mail ballots have already been sent out and Holmes Beach residents are already considering who to vote for ahead of the Nov. 2 election. There are three seats on the city c…
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October 10, 2021
By SUN contributor
Election candidates speak out on balance in Holmes Beach

Election candidates speak out on balance in Holmes Beach

HOLMES BEACH – The five candidates for three city commission seats in Holmes Beach are counting down the days of the election. With voters already receiving mail-in ballots and those voting in person…
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October 3, 2021
By SUN contributor

Final budget hearing gets heated

HOLMES BEACH – City leaders hit a snag during the final hearing for the 2021-22 fiscal year budget when two commissioners voted against approving the proposed budget. When commissioners met on Sep…
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October 3, 2021
By SUN contributor
Commission candidates weigh in on noise

Commission candidates weigh in on noise

HOLMES BEACH – The November election is almost upon us and five candidates are competing for three seats on the city commission. To help Holmes Beach voters make an informed decision at the polls, Th…
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October 3, 2021
By SUN contributor
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Holmes Beach candidates talk water quality issues

HOLMES BEACH – Campaigns are heating up ahead of the Nov. 2 election and before voters take a trip to the polls, The Sun is talking with each candidate to find out what they think about some of the i…
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October 3, 2021
By Joe Hendricks
Bradenton Beach mayoral candidates discuss city issues

Bradenton Beach mayoral candidates discuss city issues

BRADENTON BEACH – Voters will soon decide whether incumbent John Chappie or challenger David Galuszka serves as the city’s next mayor. The mayor’s race will conclude with in-person voting at the B…
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