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Holmes Beach comes under fire for island traffic gridlock
WEBNov 15, 2022 · Holmes Beach comes under fire for island traffic gridlock. Motorists make their way Nov. 11 through a four-way stop at Gulf Drive and Holmes Boulevard in Holmes Beach. Islander Photo: Ryan Paice. Some people aren’t happy with the recent backups of traffic on Anna Maria Island.
County orders mandatory evacuation ahead of Idalia
WEBAug 28, 2023 · Islander Courtesy Graphic. 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 inks tax hike, $25m budget up for adoption. September 24, 2024 | by Ryan Paice for islander.org | No comments | Leave a reply |. Holmes Beach city commissioners are a vote away from adopting a new budget ordinance and millage rate reduction. But that […]
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.
Debby delivers heavy rain, causes flooding - Anna Maria Islander
WEBTropical Storm Debby moves north in the Gulf of Mexico Aug. 4 about 130 miles from shore, inundating Anna Maria Island and Manatee County with a record 12-14 inches of rainfall and pushing powerful waves on the beaches.
Let’s meet Holmes Beach mayor, challenger - Anna Maria Islander
WEBSep 3, 2024 · 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 mayors earn a $28,160 yearly salary.
Downed power line ignites Holmes Beach duplex during storm
WEBSep 5, 2023 · A duplex at 210 71st St. suffered extensive fire damage the night of Aug. 29 after a power line downed by a storm band from Hurricane Idalia led to a structure fire, according to a West Manatee Fire Rescue report.
House fire extinguished in Holmes Beach - Anna Maria Islander
WEBHolmes Beach police and West Manatee Fire Rescue firefighters extinguished a house fire March 9 at 6812 Gulf Drive, Holmes Beach.
Holmes Beach sets tax hike, maximum millage for 2024-25
WEBJul 30, 2024 · The city’s 2.05 millage rate is tied with the city of Anna Maria for the lowest on the island, but carrying it over into fiscal 2024-25 would result in a tax increase due to an 11% increase in total taxable property value over this year.