Parking garage bill arrives on governor’s desk

HOLMES BEACH – City leaders and residents are making last-minute attempts to get the attention of Gov. Ron DeSantis before he makes a decision...

Holmes Beach residents organize to fight garage

HOLMES BEACH – A new effort is rising to fight against a Manatee County and state-led effort to build a parking garage at Manatee...

Season’s first named storm bypasses AMI

ANNA MARIA ISLAND – Hurricane season is officially underway. This year’s June 1 start was heralded with the arrival of Tropical Depression Two, which...

New restaurant receives commission approval

HOLMES BEACH – Plans for a new restaurant received unanimous approval from city commissioners despite criticism from a city resident and local business owner. The...

Parking garage bill remains stalled

TALLAHASSEE – Florida House Bill 947, sponsored by Manatee County Rep. Will Robinson Jr. to build a parking garage at Manatee Beach, still hasn’t...

Kristin Swain

Sun staff writer/photographer Kristin Swain covers Holmes Beach, events listings and the West Manatee Fire Rescue district and is The Sun's Digital Editor. Email