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10 Best Cocktail Bars in Florida

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The Doctor’s Office, Holmes Beach, FL

Unwind after a long week with a well-made cocktail. Sometimes, it’s just what the Doctor ordered! At this bar, the selection is nothing short of intricate, including a handcrafted selection of…
Unwind after a long week with a well-made cocktail. Sometimes, it’s just what the Doctor…

9 Best Pancake Places in Florida

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Anna Maria Island Beach Cafe, Holmes Beach, FL

This Gulf-front cafe is the stuff dreams are made of. They're well-known among locals and travelers alike for their all-you-can-eat pancake breakfast, and you might just want to stay all day and…
This Gulf-front cafe is the stuff dreams are made of. They're well-known among locals and travelers…

The 14 Best Restaurants in Florida!

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Beach Bistro, Holmes Beach, FL

There are a lot of waterfront restaurants in the area but few have earned the many and varied accolades of this one. Fine Florida fare served by warmly welcoming waiters. Also known for line-caught…
There are a lot of waterfront restaurants in the area but few have earned the many and varied…

The 10 Best Mini Golf Courses in Florida!

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The Fish Hole, Bradenton Beach, FL

There are two locations in Bradenton Beach, and you’ll want to visit them both. This course is nothing if not unique, offering misters to keep you cool, a beautifully landscaped koi pond, and…
There are two locations in Bradenton Beach, and you’ll want to visit them both. This course…

10 Best Vegan Restaurants in Florida

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Ionie Living Food and Tonics, Sarasota, FL

Give your taste buds a treat and head to Ionie Living Food and Tonics in Sarasota. With a menu of delicious vegan food like pizza, bowls, and salads, this restaurant is a great place for a meal as…
Give your taste buds a treat and head to Ionie Living Food and Tonics in Sarasota. With a menu of…

10 Best Furniture Stores in Florida

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Soft Square, Sarasota, FL

Soft Square is a genuinely unique furniture store and a favorite for all Sarasotans who love a modern style for their home. This local shop carries dozens of high-quality and trendy brands so…
Soft Square is a genuinely unique furniture store and a favorite for all Sarasotans who love a…

Editors' Picks: 20 of the Best Things to Do in Florida!

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The Ringling Museum

The Big Top comes alive in this fantastic museum in Sarasota. Not only are there miniature displays, there are also many historic artifacts. If clowns scare you, there's another building devoted to…
The Big Top comes alive in this fantastic museum in Sarasota. Not only are there miniature…

Florida's 10 Best Live Theater Venues!

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Asolo Repertory Theatre, Sarasota, FL

Since its opening, the Asolo Repertory Theatre has successfully reflected Sarasota’s impressive arts scene through their top-notch productions. With three separate stages, there are always…
Since its opening, the Asolo Repertory Theatre has successfully reflected Sarasota’s…

10 Best Craft Fairs in Florida!

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Sarasota Festival of the Arts, Sarasota, FL

Ranked as one of the top 100 craft fairs in the nation, the Sarasota Festival of the Arts features over 200 local artists from the region and around the nation. Located downtown Sarasota, this annual…
Ranked as one of the top 100 craft fairs in the nation, the Sarasota Festival of the Arts features…

The 10 Best Doughnut Shops in Florida!

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Gold Star Donuts, Sarasota, FL

This doughnut shop has been around for decades, and for good reason—the staff is friendly, the selection is plentiful, and the taste is unbeatable. Guests swoon over delicious cinnamon rolls,…
This doughnut shop has been around for decades, and for good reason—the staff is friendly,…
Best Things In & Around Holmes Beach, FL
Editors' Picks: 20 of the Best Things to Do in Florida!

The Ringling Museum

Featured in Editors' Picks: 20 of the Best Things to Do in Florida!
The Big Top comes alive in this fantastic museum in Sarasota. Not only are there miniature displays, there are also many historic artifacts. If clowns scare you, there's another building devoted to… Read More
10 Best Furniture Stores in Florida

Soft Square, Sarasota, FL

Featured in 10 Best Furniture Stores in Florida
Soft Square is a genuinely unique furniture store and a favorite for all Sarasotans who love a modern style for their home. This local shop carries dozens of high-quality and trendy brands so… Read More
10 Best Vegan Restaurants in Florida

Ionie Living Food and Tonics, Sarasota, FL

Featured in 10 Best Vegan Restaurants in Florida
Give your taste buds a treat and head to Ionie Living Food and Tonics in Sarasota. With a menu of delicious vegan food like pizza, bowls, and salads, this restaurant is a great place for a meal as… Read More
Florida's 10 Best Live Theater Venues!

Asolo Repertory Theatre, Sarasota, FL

Featured in Florida's 10 Best Live Theater Venues!
Since its opening, the Asolo Repertory Theatre has successfully reflected Sarasota’s impressive arts scene through their top-notch productions. With three separate stages, there are always… Read More
10 Best Craft Fairs in Florida!

Sarasota Festival of the Arts, Sarasota, FL

Featured in 10 Best Craft Fairs in Florida!
Ranked as one of the top 100 craft fairs in the nation, the Sarasota Festival of the Arts features over 200 local artists from the region and around the nation. Located downtown Sarasota, this annual… Read More
The 10 Best Doughnut Shops in Florida!

Gold Star Donuts, Sarasota, FL

Featured in The 10 Best Doughnut Shops in Florida!
This doughnut shop has been around for decades, and for good reason—the staff is friendly, the selection is plentiful, and the taste is unbeatable. Guests swoon over delicious cinnamon rolls,… Read More
10 Best Rainy Day Activities in Florida!

Salvador Dali Museum, Saint Petersburg, FL

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Salvador Dali fans will love this surrealist-fueled museum. Explore a collection of Dali’s most famous work, plus some pieces you’ve likely never seen before. The Dali also hosts some… Read More
10 Best Hair Salons in Florida

Inspirations Salon, Sarasota, FL

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No matter what you want to do with your hair, Inspirations Salon can probably bring your vision to life. A haircut that reinvents who you are? Check. Coloring services that inject a dose of fun into… Read More
The 10 Best Sushi Restaurants in Florida!

Tsunami Sushi & Hibachi, Sarasota, FL

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Unforgettabe sushi awaits at Tsunami Sushi & Hibachi Grill in Sarasota! Located right downtown, they offer innovative rolls and sashimi with a unique spin on Asian fusion. Not only that but their… Read More
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Events around Holmes Beach, FL
Mar
23

Law Enforcement And Mental Health

11:30 AM
Manatee Performing Arts Center, Bradenton, FL
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Apr
22

Main Street Live Returns to Old Main Street

6:00 PM
Bradenton, FL
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May
13

Will Kimbrough

7:00 PM
Waypoint Bar & Grill, Palmetto, FL
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Oct
25

Young at Heart Senior's Program

10:30 AM
5328 24th St E, Bradenton, FL
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Holmes Beach News

USDA Announces $29 Million to Increase American-Made Fertilizer Production

March 11, 2023
Independent Businesses Submitted More than 350 Applications for $3 Billion in Funding to Expand Domestic Fertilizer Capacity First Round of Awards Will Spur Competition and Give U.S. Farmers More… Read More

Governor Ron DeSantis Debunks Book Ban Hoax

From: Florida Governor Ron DeSantis
March 9, 2023
Click here for a video presentation. To download, click here. ***EXPLICIT CONTENT NOT SUITABLE FOR CHILDREN*** TAMPA, FL — On March 8th, Governor Ron DeSantis further set the record… Read More

Governor Ron DeSantis Delivers State of the State Address

From: Florida Governor Ron DeSantis
March 8, 2023
Tallahassee, FL — On March 7th, Governor Ron DeSantis delivered his State of the State address to the joint legislative session from the Florida House of Representatives chamber in Tallahassee.… Read More

Governor DeSantis Receives Two Bills from the Florida Legislature

From: Florida Governor Ron DeSantis
March 3, 2023
Tallahassee, FL — On March 2nd, Governor Ron DeSantis received the following bills from the Florida Legislature. The Governor has until March 17, 2023, to act on these bills. HB 11B –… Read More

Governor Ron DeSantis Announces First Month of Toll Relief Program Savings

From: Florida Governor Ron DeSantis
March 3, 2023
Tallahassee, FL— On March 2nd, Governor Ron DeSantis announced that the Toll Relief Program, signed into law by the Governor in December 2022, concluded its first month of toll relief for… Read More

Governor Ron DeSantis Appoints Five to the Central Florida Tourism Oversight District

From: Florida Governor Ron DeSantis
February 28, 2023
Lake Buena Vista, FL —On Feb 27th, Governor Ron DeSantis announced the appointment of Martin Garcia, Bridget Ziegler, Brian Aungst Jr., Michael A. Sasso, and Ron Peri to the Central Florida… Read More

Governor DeSantis Signs One Bill

From: Florida Governor Ron DeSantis
February 28, 2023
Lake Buena Vista, FL — On Feb 27th, Governor Ron DeSantis signed the following bill: CS/HB 9B – Reedy Creek Improvement District, Orange and Osceola Counties Click here to view the… Read More

Governor DeSantis Receives One Bill from the Florida Legislature

From: Florida Governor Ron DeSantis
February 27, 2023
Tallahassee, FL — On Feb 27th, Governor Ron DeSantis received the following bill from the Florida Legislature. The Governor has until March 14, 2023, to act on this bill. CS/HB 9B –… Read More

Governor Ron DeSantis Signs Legislation Ending the Corporate Kingdom of Walt Disney World

From: Florida Governor Ron DeSantis
February 27, 2023
Tallahassee, FL — On Feb 27th, Governor Ron DeSantis signed House Bill (HB) 9-B, Reedy Creek Improvement District, Orange, and Osceola Counties, to end self-governing status and special… Read More

Governor Ron DeSantis Reappoints Three to the Commercial Motor Vehicle Review Board

From: Florida Governor Ron DeSantis
February 25, 2023
Tallahassee, FL — On Feb 24th, Governor Ron DeSantis announced the reappointment of Jonathan “Scott” Christy, Kathy Panozzo, and Scott Reagan to the Commercial Motor Vehicle Review… Read More

Governor Ron DeSantis Appoints Two to the Florida Keys Aqueduct Authority

From: Florida Governor Ron DeSantis
February 25, 2023
Tallahassee, FL — On Feb 24th, Governor Ron DeSantis announced the appointment of Cara Higgins and Richard Toppino to the Florida Keys Aqueduct Authority. Cara Higgins Higgins, of Key West,… Read More

Governor Ron DeSantis Appoints Donald DeFosset to the Tampa Sports Authority

From: Florida Governor Ron DeSantis
February 25, 2023
Tallahassee, FL — On Feb 24th, Governor Ron DeSantis announced the appointment of Donald DeFosset to the Tampa Sports Authority. Donald DeFosset DeFosset, of Tampa, is the… Read More

Governor Ron DeSantis Appoints Three to the State Council for Interstate Adult Offender Supervision

From: Florida Governor Ron DeSantis
February 25, 2023
Tallahassee, FL — On Feb 24th, Governor Ron DeSantis announced the appointment of Stormie Knight and the reappointment of Adrian Soud and Patricia Tuthill to the State Council for Interstate… Read More

ICYMI: WA Among The 20 States Announcing Historic Governor-Led Reproductive Freedom Alliance

From: Washington Governor Jay Inslee
February 22, 2023
In case you missed it: On Feb 21st, California Governor Gavin Newsom, Colorado Governor Jared Polis, Connecticut Governor Ned Lamont, Delaware Governor John Carney, Hawai’i Governor Josh Green,… Read More

Inflation Hits Valentine’s Day

From: Florida Governor Ron DeSantis
February 20, 2023
Floridians, On Tuesday, the January Consumer Price Index report was released and it indicated that inflation increased 6.4% annually. With inflation rates like these, people are going to have to do… Read More
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The Ringling Museum Of Art

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5555 North Tamiami Trail, Sarasota, FL
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