Holmes Beach News

Mote Marine Laboratory scientists say the funky-looking muck floating ashore this week in Holmes Beach and elsewhere along Southwest Florida is nothing to worry about.

Romine’s first day on the job was Tuesday after his appointment was confirmed at Monday night’s school board meeting.

Holmes Beach Mayor Carmel Monti's .38-caliber handgun was stolen from his Toyota SUV, the Islander is reporting.

A 41-year-old man and a 29-year-old woman face felony charges after a May 7 bar fight at the Anchor Inn Bar, 3007 Gulf Drive, Holmes Beach.

U.S. Rep. Vern Buchanan, R-Longboat Key, left, took time to listen to issues of concern with Ed Natkie, right, of the Mount Vernon community near Cortez and others following a town hall meeting May 11 at Holmes Beach City Hall.

According to a Holmes Beach Police Department report, Mayor Carmel Monti is the victim of a vehicle burglary that resulted in the theft of a .38 caliber handgun from his 2001 Toyota SUV.

A Holmes Beach couple is fighting with city officials to save their giant tree house.

HOLMES BEACH — U.S. Rep. Vern Buchanan will host a town hall “listening session” on Saturday in Holmes Beach.

Mother's Day is the perfect time to treat the moms, grandmas, sisters and aunts in your life! Celebrate the holiday, which falls on Sunday, May 12 this year, by enjoying a delicious meal at a favorite restaurant in Sarasota.

FILE: Three friends from North Carolina, from left, Sam Matthews, Melanie Mize and Bert Garris sip on champagne as they receive a pool-side pedicure at the Harrington House beachfront resort from Chinda Sok and Brittany Bunkley , of Acqua Aveda Salon and Spa of Holmes Beach.

BRADENTON It's mother's day weekend and there's a wide range of activities happening locally, where you can get Mom out of the house.

Holmes Beach selected Steven M. "Steve" Seibert at an April 30 special meeting to serve as special master to preside over the city's dispute with Mainsail.

March 2013 marked the 23rd month of the past 24 that resort tax collections by the Manatee County Tax Collector's Office exceeded the same month's collections the previous year.

Bradenton Beach city attorney Ricinda Perry presented at the May 2 city commission meeting an offer to dismiss the lawsuit from Holmes Beach city attorney Patricia Petruff.

Holmes Beach Police Officer Mike Pilato, left, and Vern McGowan, right, both longtime police officers in Holmes Beach, are congratulated by Chief Bill Tokajer, center, on their promotion effective May 11 to the rank of patrol sergeant.

Anna Maria Island is in line to receive $3 million in state dollars for beach restoration, since the shoreline was damaged in Tropical Storm Debby.

Lynn Tran addressed Holmes Beach commissioners April 23 in an attempt to open a dialogue over the city's April 5 notice of violation issued for a treehouse built at her home and lodging facility, Angelino's Sea Lodge, at 103 29th St., Holmes Beach.

The city of Holmes Beach responded at its April 23 commission meeting to an April 18 filing of a petition for relief by attorney Robert Lincoln representing the Mainsail development team.

Holmes Beach Police Officer Joshua Fleischer stands ready for duty and because of his service, a life was saved in November.

Anna Maria Island Chamber of Commerce administrator Terri Kinder, right, makes a call in search of accommodations for the Schull party of six, who arrived from Germany without accommodations.