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🌱 What Holmes Beach officers encountered on late-night calls this month
Holmes Beach, Florida Patch AM: a 4 min readGreetings Holmes Beach! Your go-to source for what's happening in town is here. Stay in the loop and read on. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- What Holmes Beach officers encountered on late-night calls this month
- How much tourist tax money did Holmes Beach pull in for March?
Also on today's calendar: 2026 Sarasota Guitar and Amp Show and 2 more events.
Today's riddle: what do you call a rabbit with fleas? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Wednesday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 83 and low of 75 degrees.
- Thursday: Breezy in the afternoon, temps: high: 81, low: 76.
- Friday: Nice with plenty of sunshine, with a high of 83 and low of 76 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Streetlife -05-13-2026 (islander.org) — Recent police reports from Holmes Beach detail several late-night incidents, including a Marchman Act detention at Kingfish Boat Ramp, alcohol-related camping violations, and a domestic battery arrest on 67th Street. Officers also handled a trespass arrest at Manatee Public Beach and a vehicle burglary near the city basketball courts, highlighting ongoing enforcement of local codes and public safety concerns. 
• March bed tax tops $6.4M (islander.org) — Holmes Beach generated more than $1.44 million in March tourist bed taxes, accounting for over 22% of Manatee County’s record $6.4 million haul. The story breaks down how much nearby cities contributed, explains where resort tax dollars go, and notes that beach renourishment and island projects benefit from this growing revenue stream.
📸 Around Holmes Beach
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Upcoming Events in
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★ Featured events ★
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2026 Sarasota Guitar and Amp Show →
3000 Ringling Blvd, Sarasota
10:00 am
Saturday June 6
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Other local events
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John Allen James →
Freckled Fin Irish Pub, 5337 Gulf Dr, Holmes Beach
7:00 pm -
Nathan Allen Music →
The Ugly Grouper, 5704 Marina Dr, Holmes Beach
12:00 pm -
Teresa Farris Band →
Freckled Fin Irish Pub, 5337 Gulf Dr, Holmes Beach
7:30 pm -
Karaoke @ The Fin! →
Freckled Fin Irish Pub, 5337 Gulf Dr, Holmes Beach
7:30 pm
Tuesday May 19
Wednesday May 27
Friday June 5
Monday June 8
📣 Holmes Beach Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
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Homeschool Wednesdays at Canvas & Clay!
Canvas & Clay Art Studio, 839 8th Ave W, Palmetto
1:00 pm -
Chamber Night
Manatee Chamber of Commerce, 8799 Cortez Road W, Bradenton
4:30 pm -
EXCEL - LEVEL 2 - HANDS ON CLASSES at SCF →
SCF Lakewood Ranch (CIT), 7131 Professional Pkwy E, Sarasota
9:00 am -
The Outsider - By Paul Slade Smith →
The Island Players, 10009 Gulf Dr, Anna Maria
11:30 am -
MYP Social with the Marauders - May 14, 2026 - LECOM Park →
LECOM Park, 1611 9th Street West, Bradenton
5:30 pm -
TCT - In-Person Scheduled
Manatee Literacy Council, 3501 Cortez Rd W, Bradenton
1:00 pm -
Manatee Music Series at GT Bray Park's Amphitheater →
Manatee Chamber of Commerce, 2910 51st St W, Bradenton
6:00 pm -
Music in the Park
Bradenton Riverwalk Pavilion, 452 3rd Ave W, Bradenton
6:00 pm
Wednesday May 13
Thursday May 14
Friday May 15
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Hut American Group, LLC posted a job opening for Team Member in Palmetto. Apply here.
- Bealls, Inc. - Burkes Outlet posted a job opening for bealls Merchandise Supervisor in Palmetto. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Holmes Beach here.
🗞 Nearby News
Anna Maria
- Anna Maria receives 8 bids for city pier T-end work (islander.org)
- AMI Moose Lodge awards six scholarships, lodge officers elected (amisun.com)
- The Islander Newspaper E-Edition Wednesday, May,13, 2026 (islander.org)
Bradenton Beach
- Bradenton Beach opts to retain police (islander.org)
- Coast Guard terminates charter near Bradenton Beach (islander.org)
Bradenton
- Bradenton Mom Was Drunk, Looking At Phone When Her Daughter Drown: Arrest Report (patch.com)
Ok Holmes Beach! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!
-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Bugs Bunny ! (Thank you bruce A. for sending it in!)
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