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July 12, 2017
By SUN contributor
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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…
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July 5, 2017
By Tom Vaught
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Distemper in raccoons a threat

Longtime Island resident Pat Copeland had a scare from a raccoon recently. “I went outside to check my Little Free Library, and when I turned to come back to the house, I saw a raccoon on the fron…
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July 5, 2017
By Joe Hendricks
Anna Maria City Pier

Second pier firm dismissed

ANNA MARIA – During an emergency meeting called by Mayor Dan Murphy, the City Commission decided Monday morning not to enter into negotiations with Taylor Engineering to design and permit the rehabil…
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July 5, 2017
By Tom Vaught
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Heavy crowds, no major problems for holiday

This year’s Fourth of July, although filled with the sounds of fireworks, seemed quieter than years past, thanks in part to preparation and execution by the three city governments and volunteer agenc…
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July 5, 2017
By SUN contributor
Center of Anna Maria Island

Big changes come to Center board

ANNA MARIA — The Center of Anna Maria Island is weathering more than a little upheaval of its board of directors. Board Chair Bill Shuman resigned as chair June 12, electing to remain on the board…
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June 28, 2017
By SUN contributor
David Zaccagnino

Revamped Center board focuses on finances

ANNA MARIA — The Center of Anna Maria Island’s 2017-18 budget process is underway and board Chair David Zaccagnino hopes the numbers will reflect the organization’s commitment to the community. Za…
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June 21, 2017
By Tom Vaught
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Learn CPR now to save lives later

West Manatee Fire Rescue presents a free monthly CPR class on Saturday, June 24, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Island Branch Library, 5701 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach. Pre-registration is required and…
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June 14, 2017
By Cindy Lane
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State investigates construction in bay

CORTEZ – An historic net camp in Sarasota Bay off the Cortez commercial fishing village could be the next offshore structure scrutinized by the state, some Cortezians fear. The Florida Department…
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June 7, 2017
By SUN contributor
Anna Maria bike trail

Where to bike on the Island

Anna Maria In Anna Maria, the city’s bicycle paths are a mix of multi-use paths, shared with pedestrians, and unmarked sharrow roads. The path journeys north from Holmes Beach down Gulf Drive to…
May 31, 2017
By SUN contributor
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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…
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