Holmes Beach, Florida facts for kids
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Holmes Beach, Florida
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| City of Holmes Beach | ||
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Location in Manatee County and the state of Florida
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| Country |  United States |
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| State |  Florida |
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| County | Manatee | |
| Settled | 1892 | |
| Incorporated | 1950 | |
| Government | ||
| • Type | Mayor-Commission | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 1.91 sq mi (4.95 km2) | |
| • Land | 1.68 sq mi (4.35 km2) | |
| • Water | 0.23 sq mi (0.60 km2) | |
| Elevation | 3 ft (0.9 m) | |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 3,010 | |
| • Density | 1,793.80/sq mi (692.50/km2) | |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) | |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) | |
| ZIP codes |
34217, 34218
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| Area code(s) | 941 | |
| FIPS code | 12-32150 | |
| GNIS feature ID | 0284190 | |
Holmes Beach is a city located on Anna Maria Island in Manatee County, Florida, United States. It's a lovely place in Manatee County. In 2020, about 3,010 people lived there. This number was a bit lower than the 3,836 people counted in 2010.
Holmes Beach is part of a larger area called the North Port-Bradenton-Sarasota, Florida Metropolitan Statistical Area. The city is in the middle part of Anna Maria Island. It's one of three towns on the island. The other two are Bradenton Beach to the south and Anna Maria to the north.
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History of Holmes Beach
Holmes Beach is named after John E. Holmes Sr. He was a property developer who started planning this community after World War II. During the war, Holmes was stationed in Tampa. He got three other people interested in helping him develop the area. These were Frank B. Giles, Pedar Mickelsen, and Francis Karel.
In 1947 or 1948, a small airport was built in Holmes Beach. One person owned a plane there and used it as an air taxi. This meant they would fly residents and visitors wherever they wanted to go, especially during the busy tourist season.
Becoming a City
Holmes Beach officially became a city on March 13, 1950. This happened after a meeting where 46 people voted for it, 13 voted against it, and 1 person didn't vote.
People who didn't want the city to be formed worried about losing tax money from things like cigarettes and alcohol. They also thought the county might stop helping with road repairs. Those who wanted the city to be formed believed it would be easier for banks to lend money for new buildings on the island. They also felt it would give local residents a stronger voice in their own government.
Even though people asked not to use anyone's name, the name Holmes Beach was chosen. Other names like Palm City, Mid-Island Beach, Coquina Beach, and Tarpon Beach were also thought about. At the end of the meeting, the city's first officials were chosen.
Manatee Public Beach
Manatee Public Beach opened in 1952. It's located where Manatee Avenue and Gulf Drive meet. A local Kiwanis Club chapter managed the beach at first. All the money they made went to help local charities.
In the 1950s and 1960s, the beach, like many others in the southeastern United States, was racially segregated. This meant different groups of people were kept separate. It's not clear exactly when the beach became open to everyone. The beach was later renamed "Manatee Beach" before becoming "Manatee Public Beach."
Growth and Changes
In 1954, Holmes Beach grew by adding the nearby communities of Ilexhurst, Jones, and Casanas. This meant that all of Anna Maria Island was then under the control of local city governments.
The airport that had been built earlier closed in 1973. It was too expensive to keep up and needed many repairs. Between 1975 and 1980, the city government redeveloped the land where the airport used to be.
Geography of Holmes Beach
The city of Holmes Beach is located at specific coordinates: 27°30′35″N 82°42′57″W / 27.50972°N 82.71583°W.
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city covers a total area of about 1.91 square miles (4.95 square kilometers). Most of this area, about 1.68 square miles (4.35 square kilometers), is land. The rest, about 0.23 square miles (0.60 square kilometers), is water.
Key Royale Island
Part of Holmes Beach includes a nearby island called Key Royale. This island is on the bay side. It used to be known as School Key. No one lived there until 1960, when a bridge was built connecting it to the Holmes Beach part of Anna Maria Island. After the bridge was built, development on Key Royale began.
Climate in Holmes Beach
Holmes Beach has a humid subtropical climate. This means it has mild temperatures, rain throughout the year, and hot summers. The climate is classified as "Cfa" using the Köppen Climate Classification system.
Population Information
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1950 | 137 | — | |
| 1960 | 1,143 | 734.3% | |
| 1970 | 2,699 | 136.1% | |
| 1980 | 4,018 | 48.9% | |
| 1990 | 4,810 | 19.7% | |
| 2000 | 4,966 | 3.2% | |
| 2010 | 3,836 | −22.8% | |
| 2020 | 3,010 | −21.5% | |
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Population Changes (2010 and 2020)
The table below shows the different groups of people living in Holmes Beach based on the 2010 and 2020 censuses. This information helps us understand the city's population.
| Race | Pop 2010 | Pop 2020 | % 2010 | % 2020 |
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| White (NH) | 3,663 | 2,769 | 95.49% | 91.99% |
| Black or African American (NH) | 3 | 5 | 0.08% | 0.17% |
| Native American or Alaska Native (NH) | 12 | 4 | 0.31% | 0.13% |
| Asian (NH) | 28 | 31 | 0.73% | 1.03% |
| Pacific Islander or Native Hawaiian (NH) | 0 | 0 | 0.00% | 0.00% |
| Some other race (NH) | 6 | 5 | 0.16% | 0.17% |
| Two or more races/Multiracial (NH) | 20 | 93 | 0.52% | 3.09% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 104 | 103 | 2.71% | 3.42% |
| Total | 3,836 | 3,010 | 100.00% | 100.00% |
In 2020, there were 3,010 people living in Holmes Beach. These people lived in 2,380 households, and 1,329 of these were families. In 2010, there were 3,836 people, living in 2,172 households, with 1,084 families.
Notable People from Holmes Beach
- Kathleen Flinn, an author
- Kit Klein, a speed skater
- Don Maloney, an author
- John B. Roe (1942–2020), who was a member of the Illinois Senate
See also
In Spanish: Holmes Beach para niños
