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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.
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.
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.
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 …
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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 […]
HB gives nod to restaurant site plan, outdoor dining proposal
WEBMay 9, 2023 · Plans for a new Holmes Beach restaurant that promises bohemian vibes are moving forward. City commissioners reached consensus April 25 to move forward with a site plan and outdoor dining request for the Bohemian Restaurant, 5910 Marina Drive, owned by Tampa chef and Anna Maria Island native Jeannie Pierola.
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.
Fence blocking disputed HB beach path to come down
WEBApr 16, 2024 · The blockade of a disputed beach access path at the west end of 78th Street in Holmes Beach is headed for change. Planning and zoning administrator Chad Minor wrote in an April 5 email to The Islander that part of an illegally built fence on Travis Resmondo’s property at 99 78th St. and 101 78th St. was to be removed April 8, after …