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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.
Stories pour out of Holmes Beach post-Hurricane Helene
WEBOct 1, 2024 · Stories of rescues, resilience and community support have surfaced from the floodwaters of Hurricane Helene. In the wake of the devastating storm, Holmes Beach police Chief William Tokajer and residents Briana Gagnier and Patricia Buffat recounted their experiences to The Islander.
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.
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.
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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 […]
Mangroves cleared adjacent to Grassy Point for new home
WEBSep 17, 2024 · An undeveloped Holmes Beach lot blanketed with mangroves soon might become the site of a single-family home. But not without a loss of mangroves. Chad Minor, the city’s director of development services, told The Islander Sept. 12 that property owners Terence and Valerie Jackovic are in the permitting process for a single-family home at …
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.
Holmes Beach reports spike in crime in 2020 - Anna Maria Islander
WEBThe first year of the COVID-19 pandemic brought a spike in crime to Holmes Beach. The Holmes Beach Police Department reported 50 crimes in 2020, a 19% increase over the 42 reported in 2019, according to the Florida Department of Law Enforcement.
Kruse: Stakes high in Manatee’s District 7 race
WEBJul 30, 2024 · Manatee County Commissioner George Kruse injected a jolt of urgency into an Islander Coffee with the Candidates session July 24 in Holmes Beach. “This is the people versus the special interests,” Kruse said of his race for reelection in District 7.