City of Holmes Beach

06/19/2026

In observance of Juneteenth, City of Holmes Beach City Hall will be closed on Friday, June 19th.

Juneteenth is a time to reflect on freedom, history, and the ongoing pursuit of equality and unity within our communities. We honor the significance of this day and encourage everyone to take a moment to recognize its importance.

City Hall will reopen on Monday, June 22nd during regular business hours.

06/18/2026

🌴 SHOP LOCAL. EXPERIENCE ISLAND LIFE. SUPPORT OUR COMMUNITY. 🛍️

Holmes Beach is more than a destination — it’s a community built on small businesses, local charm, and the island lifestyle we all love. From boutiques and cafés to restaurants, services, and beachside shops, every local purchase helps support the people who make our island unique.

🚲 Explore by foot, bicycle, golf cart, or hop aboard the free Anna Maria Island Trolley and enjoy everything our coastal community has to offer.

Looking for places to shop, dine, explore, and relax?

📍 Anna Maria Island Chamber of Commerce
https://annamariaislandchamber.org/

🚋 Anna Maria Island Trolley Route Information
https://www.mymanatee.org/services-and-amenities/service-listing/service-details/ride-route-5-anna-maria-island-trolley

🌊 Discover Holmes Beach
https://www.destinationholmes.com/

Thank you for supporting local businesses and helping keep Holmes Beach thriving. 💙

06/16/2026

Seagrass health is one of the most important indicators of the health of Tampa Bay, and local observations can make a real difference.

When anglers and longtime bay users noticed changes in seagrass coverage near Anna Maria Island, their reports helped spark action. In partnership with Tampa Bay Estuary Program, Suncoast Waterkeeper, and the City of Holmes Beach Clean Water Committee, a new seagrass monitoring transect has been established to help track conditions in an area that wasn’t previously being surveyed.

This is a great example of how community input contributes to science-based decision-making. Researchers have decades of seagrass data across Tampa Bay, but local knowledge helps identify areas that deserve a closer look.

If you’ve noticed changes in seagrass where you fish, boat, paddle, or spend time on the water, share what you’ve seen. Your observations may help guide future monitoring and conservation efforts.

06/16/2026

Join us this morning as we celebrate our amazing Waste Pro team and thank them for all they do to keep our community clean and beautiful!

📅 TODAY – Tuesday, June 16th
⏰ 10:30 AM
📍 Pavilion at City Field
(Next to City Hall – 5801 Marina Drive)
🍕 Pizza & Soda Provided

Come out and show your appreciation for the hardworking men and women of Waste Pro. We’re proud to recognize their dedication and service to our city every single day!

👏 See you there! 👏

06/15/2026

We all want our homes to be safe, our gardens beautiful, and our yards clean. But when we reach for pesticides and herbicides, we may be harming far more than the pests we’re trying to control.

These chemicals don’t stop at the edge of our property. Rain washes them into storm drains, canals, and waterways — the very places where we swim, fish, and enjoy nature. They can linger in the soil for years, harming bees, birds, pets, and other wildlife along the way.

Poisons meant for weeds and insects often cause slow, painful deaths for owls, hawks, pollinators, and countless animals that help keep our ecosystems balanced.
Is a greener lawn worth that cost?

We can choose safer, smarter solutions. Clean water starts with each of us. The choices we make today shape the future of our environment and our community.

Let’s not poison what we love. Let’s protect our water, our wildlife, and our future. 🌎💚

For more on what you can do to do your part please visit www.islanders4cleanwater.com

06/14/2026

🇺🇸 Happy Flag Day from the City of Holmes Beach! 🇺🇸

Today we celebrate the flags that unite us, tell our stories, and represent the communities we proudly call home.

The Holmes Beach flag is more than a design; it’s a symbol of our island identity, coastal heritage, and community spirit. 🌊

Its blue stripes represent the Gulf and Bay waters that surround Anna Maria Island, while the white stripe reflects the sandy shoreline that connects us all. At the center stands the sea turtle; a symbol of resilience, wisdom, protection, and our commitment to preserving the natural beauty and coastal way of life that make Holmes Beach so special. 🐢

As we honor Flag Day, we celebrate not only the American flag, but also the local symbols that remind us who we are: a strong, connected community and truly “A Town with a Future.”

06/12/2026

🌟 Waste Pro APPRECIATION DAY 🌟

Join us as we celebrate the hardworking Waste Pro team who help keep our city clean and running strong every day!

📅 Tuesday, June 16th
⏰ 10:30 AM
📍 Pavilion at City Field
(Next to City Hall – 5801 Marina Drive)
🍕 Pizza & Soda Provided

Come out, show your appreciation, and help us thank the incredible Waste Pro employees for all they do for our community!

👏 We appreciate YOU, Waste Pro!

06/11/2026

☕🚔 Brew & Blue! Thank you to the Holmes Beach Police Department for hosting this opportunity for residents to connect, ask questions, and get to know the officers who serve our community.

We had a great time talking to everyone at Brew & Blue. Thank you to the Fifty Three Fifty pourhouse for having us.

06/10/2026

🌎 TRY SOME ALTERNATIVES TO HAZARDOUS HOUSEHOLD PRODUCTS ♻️
A simple way to reduce hazardous materials in your home is by using safer homemade substitutes with less harmful ingredients. These alternatives can work just as well while helping protect our environment and waterways.

🧴 Aerosols
Use pump sprays or other non-aerosol cleaning and grooming products whenever possible.

🧼 DIY All-Purpose Cleaner
Mix:
• ½ cup ammonia
• ¼ cup white vinegar
• A handful of baking soda
• 1 gallon warm water

⚠️ Do not use on wood surfaces.
✨ Safer Surface Cleaner
Wash surfaces with:
• ½ cup borax
• 1 gallon hot water

🚰 Natural Drain Cleaner
Mix:
• 1 cup baking soda
• 1 cup salt
• 1 cup white vinegar

Pour down the drain, wait 10 minutes, then flush thoroughly with boiling water. Use a rubber plunger if needed for stubborn clogs.

🗑️ If you do have hazardous materials, please dispose of them properly.

📞 For further details call Manatee County Solid Waste at 941-798-6761
🌐 www.mymanatee.org/hhw

06/09/2026

“Waste isn’t waste until we waste it.” 🌿♻️

Small changes in our yards and gardens can create healthier communities for people, pets, pollinators, and our waterways.

Instead of relying on harsh pesticides and herbicides, there are natural alternatives that work with nature — not against it.

This album highlights simple ways to go toxin free:
🌱 Mulch instead of herbicides
🍌 Compost food scraps into healthy soil
🐞 Welcome beneficial insects
💧 Protect waterways with natural lawn care
🌼 Support pollinators with native-friendly gardens

Healthy soil grows stronger plants. Stronger plants naturally resist pests. And thriving landscapes help protect the places we all love.

Together, we can turn waste into resources and create a cleaner, greener community.
🌿 Go toxin free
💧 Protect our waterways
🐝 Protect pollinators
♻️ Reduce waste naturally

For more on what you can do to do your part please visit www.islanders4cleanwater.com