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WEBThe Anna Maria Islander has been the main news paper for Anna Maria, Florida since 1947. We offer local news, fishing & sport reports and local classified adverts. Helene buries Bradenton Beach in catastrophic damages
Holmes Beach comes under fire for island traffic gridlock
WEBNov 15, 2022 · Holmes Beach Police Chief Bill Tokajer told The Islander Nov. 11 the city studied options for the detour, such as posting an officer at the intersection to guide traffic, and found the four-way stop to be the most efficient of the alternatives, including a traffic signal at Gulf Drive and Holmes Boulevard.
County orders mandatory evacuation ahead of Idalia
WEBAug 28, 2023 · Ken McMahon, right, of the Manatee County Public Works Department, assists sandbaggers with bagging and loading at the Manatee Public Beach in Holmes Beach. Islander Photo: Bonner Joy Idalia intensified Aug. 28 and an evacuation order was issued for Anna Maria Island.
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WEBSep 24, 2024 · Holmes Beach city commissioners are a vote away from adopting a new budget ordinance and millage rate reduction. But that […] Crumbling bridge leads to increased inspections
Holmes Beach OKs flag boxes for 10 beach accesses
WEBSep 10, 2024 · A map of 10 proposed beach boxes across the city of Holmes Beach’s Gulf-side shores. Plans call for signage and warning flags on boxes at 10 Holmes Beach beach accesses to inform beachgoers about surf and current marine conditions.
Stories pour out of Holmes Beach post-Hurricane Helene
WEB5 days ago · Holmes Beach police also tackled a handful of rescues including one involving a family of three adults, two children and a dog from a flooded home. That family spent the night sheltered at the WMFR Station 3, 6001 Marina Drive.
Debby delivers heavy rain, causes flooding - Anna Maria Islander
WEBIn Holmes Beach, the police department asked people to stay off roads Aug. 4 and to go slow if they needed to travel. The city also encouraged people to limit flushing toilets, as several lift stations were not operating due to flooding.
Downed power line ignites Holmes Beach duplex during storm
WEBSep 5, 2023 · A residential property at 210 71st St., Holmes Beach, suffered extensive damage in an Aug. 29 structure fire caused by a downed power line during Hurricane Idalia. The property is owned by the Don F. and Dorothy C Trust and their respective trustees, Holmes Beach residents Don and Dorothy Pon.
Let’s meet Holmes Beach mayor, challenger - Anna Maria Islander
WEBSep 3, 2024 · A pair of candidates will square off this November in a race to take the city of Holmes Beach’s mayoral post. The contest will feature incumbent Mayor Judy Titsworth’s pursuit of a fourth two-year term in office and political newcomer Michael “Mike” Roth’s quest for a first dip in the political pond.
Holmes Beach sets tax hike, maximum millage for 2024-25
WEBJul 30, 2024 · Some work remains to be done on the city of Holmes Beach fiscal 2024-25 budget. City commissioners unanimously voted July 23 to use the municipality’s current 2.05 millage rate as the maximum millage for the upcoming fiscal year, which begins Oct. 1.