<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?> <rss version="2.0" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:wfw="http://wellformedweb.org/CommentAPI/" xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" xmlns:sy="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/syndication/" xmlns:slash="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/slash/" ><channel><title>Anna Maria Island &#187; Politics</title> <atom:link href="http://amipost.com/category/politics/feed/" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml" /><link>http://amipost.com</link> <description>Anna Maria Island Florida beach and island shore living, vacation and rentals.</description> <lastBuildDate>Fri, 04 May 2012 15:41:39 +0000</lastBuildDate> <language>en</language> <sy:updatePeriod>hourly</sy:updatePeriod> <sy:updateFrequency>1</sy:updateFrequency> <generator>http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.2</generator> <item><title>Are Fireworks Essential To Independence Day?</title><link>http://amipost.com/politics/are-fireworks-essential-to-independence-day/</link> <comments>http://amipost.com/politics/are-fireworks-essential-to-independence-day/#comments</comments> <pubDate>Wed, 09 Jul 2008 00:00:57 +0000</pubDate> <dc:creator>Mike</dc:creator> <category><![CDATA[Environment]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Politics]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Fireworks]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Independence Day]]></category><guid isPermaLink="false">http://amipost.com/?p=196</guid> <description><![CDATA[Holmes Beach tried to enforce the ban on fireworks for this holiday weekend. Well not all, just illegal fireworks. So what is the difference? Florida State law allows only hand-held and ground-based sparkler fireworks. It is illegal to set off fireworks that explode or are propelled into the air. Many fireworks are brought in illicitly [...] Related posts:<ol><li><a href='http://amipost.com/arts/an-artistic-july-4th-celebration/' rel='bookmark' title='An Artistic July 4th Celebration'>An Artistic July 4th Celebration</a> <small>What better way to celebrate summer’s biggest holiday than with...</small></li><li><a href='http://amipost.com/environment/the-clean-beaches-of-anna-maria-island/' rel='bookmark' title='The Clean Beaches of Anna Maria Island'>The Clean Beaches of Anna Maria Island</a> <small>For those who love beauty, removing ugly trash should be...</small></li><li><a href='http://amipost.com/tourism/anna-maria-island-beach-update-still-no-oil-here/' rel='bookmark' title='Anna Maria Island Beach Update: Still No Oil Here'>Anna Maria Island Beach Update: Still No Oil Here</a> <small>The oil from BP’s drilling disaster is still spewing almost...</small></li></ol>]]></description> <wfw:commentRss>http://amipost.com/politics/are-fireworks-essential-to-independence-day/feed/</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>1</slash:comments> </item> <item><title>FEMA Rules ReRule</title><link>http://amipost.com/politics/fema-rules-rerule/</link> <comments>http://amipost.com/politics/fema-rules-rerule/#comments</comments> <pubDate>Thu, 10 Apr 2008 03:10:07 +0000</pubDate> <dc:creator>Mike</dc:creator> <category><![CDATA[Community]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Environment]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Politics]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Real Estate]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Advisories]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Hurricanes]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Taxes]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Tropical Storms]]></category><guid isPermaLink="false">http://amipost.com/politics/fema-rules-rerule/</guid> <description><![CDATA[In another episode of the continuing non-reality show of &#8220;Let&#8217;s see what FEMA rules are today&#8221;, letters from the Federal Emergency Management Agency to the local island cities offices announced that buildings &#8220;having the lowest floor one foot or more below the base flood elevation will no longer be eligible for the CRS discount.&#8221; The [...] Related posts:<ol><li><a href='http://amipost.com/politics/fema-rules-on-floodplain-insurance/' rel='bookmark' title='FEMA Rules On Floodplain Insurance'>FEMA Rules On Floodplain Insurance</a> <small>City of Holmes Beach commissioners presented their first reading of...</small></li><li><a href='http://amipost.com/realestate/fema-rules-change-anna-maria-island/' rel='bookmark' title='FEMA Rules Change Anna Maria Island'>FEMA Rules Change Anna Maria Island</a> <small>On Anna Maria Island, when you see an empty lot...</small></li><li><a href='http://amipost.com/politics/were-here-to-help-you/' rel='bookmark' title='We&#8217;re Here To Help You'>We&#8217;re Here To Help You</a> <small>As if the housing market slowdown were not enough to...</small></li></ol>]]></description> <wfw:commentRss>http://amipost.com/politics/fema-rules-rerule/feed/</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>0</slash:comments> </item> <item><title>FEMA Rules On Floodplain Insurance</title><link>http://amipost.com/politics/fema-rules-on-floodplain-insurance/</link> <comments>http://amipost.com/politics/fema-rules-on-floodplain-insurance/#comments</comments> <pubDate>Wed, 02 Apr 2008 14:50:32 +0000</pubDate> <dc:creator>Mike</dc:creator> <category><![CDATA[Environment]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Politics]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Real Estate]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Advisories]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Hurricanes]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Taxes]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Tropical Storms]]></category><guid isPermaLink="false">http://amipost.com/politics/fema-rules-on-floodplain-insurance/</guid> <description><![CDATA[City of Holmes Beach commissioners presented their first reading of a draft new ordinance related to building code and permitting in the city&#8217;s floodplain. The 31-page ordinance is the result of FEMA, (We&#8217;re Here To Help You), having questions about code implementation and compliance with current standards. On February 12th, the city commissioners put a [...] Related posts:<ol><li><a href='http://amipost.com/politics/fema-rules-rerule/' rel='bookmark' title='FEMA Rules ReRule'>FEMA Rules ReRule</a> <small>In another episode of the continuing non-reality show of &#8220;Let&#8217;s...</small></li><li><a href='http://amipost.com/realestate/fema-rules-change-anna-maria-island/' rel='bookmark' title='FEMA Rules Change Anna Maria Island'>FEMA Rules Change Anna Maria Island</a> <small>On Anna Maria Island, when you see an empty lot...</small></li><li><a href='http://amipost.com/politics/were-here-to-help-you/' rel='bookmark' title='We&#8217;re Here To Help You'>We&#8217;re Here To Help You</a> <small>As if the housing market slowdown were not enough to...</small></li></ol>]]></description> <wfw:commentRss>http://amipost.com/politics/fema-rules-on-floodplain-insurance/feed/</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>1</slash:comments> </item> <item><title>We&#8217;re Here To Help You</title><link>http://amipost.com/politics/were-here-to-help-you/</link> <comments>http://amipost.com/politics/were-here-to-help-you/#comments</comments> <pubDate>Wed, 12 Mar 2008 20:45:56 +0000</pubDate> <dc:creator>Mike</dc:creator> <category><![CDATA[Environment]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Politics]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Real Estate]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Advisories]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Hurricanes]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Taxes]]></category><guid isPermaLink="false">http://amipost.com/politics/were-here-to-help-you/</guid> <description><![CDATA[As if the housing market slowdown were not enough to challenge local contractors, now Holmes Beach City has stopped issuing all building permits. The City of Holmes Beach Commissioners decided the building department stop granting &#8220;requests for construction, reconstruction, or improvement of buildings or structures within the flood hazard areas&#8221; beginning February 12th. All building [...] Related posts:<ol><li><a href='http://amipost.com/politics/fema-rules-rerule/' rel='bookmark' title='FEMA Rules ReRule'>FEMA Rules ReRule</a> <small>In another episode of the continuing non-reality show of &#8220;Let&#8217;s...</small></li><li><a href='http://amipost.com/politics/fema-rules-on-floodplain-insurance/' rel='bookmark' title='FEMA Rules On Floodplain Insurance'>FEMA Rules On Floodplain Insurance</a> <small>City of Holmes Beach commissioners presented their first reading of...</small></li><li><a href='http://amipost.com/realestate/fema-rules-change-anna-maria-island/' rel='bookmark' title='FEMA Rules Change Anna Maria Island'>FEMA Rules Change Anna Maria Island</a> <small>On Anna Maria Island, when you see an empty lot...</small></li></ol>]]></description> <wfw:commentRss>http://amipost.com/politics/were-here-to-help-you/feed/</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>7</slash:comments> </item> <item><title>Daylight Savings Time Is A Waste</title><link>http://amipost.com/politics/daylight-savings-time-is-a-waste/</link> <comments>http://amipost.com/politics/daylight-savings-time-is-a-waste/#comments</comments> <pubDate>Sat, 08 Mar 2008 17:43:38 +0000</pubDate> <dc:creator>Mike</dc:creator> <category><![CDATA[Politics]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Advisories]]></category><guid isPermaLink="false">http://amipost.com/politics/daylight-savings-time-is-a-waste/</guid> <description><![CDATA[Does "daylight savings time" save energy? Does it save money? Does it save lives? Does getting up when the sun is lower in the morning sky mean you have more time before you go to bed at night? Related posts:<ol><li><a href='http://amipost.com/news/hazardous-waste-and-e-scrap-collection-january-26/' rel='bookmark' title='Hazardous Waste and E-Scrap Collection January 26'>Hazardous Waste and E-Scrap Collection January 26</a> <small>Anna Maria Island residents in Holmes Beach, Bradenton Beach, and...</small></li><li><a href='http://amipost.com/wild-life/wildlife-rescue-on-anna-maria/' rel='bookmark' title='Wildlife Rescue on Anna Maria'>Wildlife Rescue on Anna Maria</a> <small>Wildlife rescue is a whole incredible world of its own...</small></li><li><a href='http://amipost.com/realestate/why-buy-a-new-refrigerator/' rel='bookmark' title='Why Buy A New Refrigerator'>Why Buy A New Refrigerator</a> <small>Why do you need to buy a new refrigerator if...</small></li></ol>]]></description> <wfw:commentRss>http://amipost.com/politics/daylight-savings-time-is-a-waste/feed/</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>0</slash:comments> </item> <item><title>Florida State Amendment 1 Opposition Continues</title><link>http://amipost.com/politics/amendment-1-opposition/</link> <comments>http://amipost.com/politics/amendment-1-opposition/#comments</comments> <pubDate>Tue, 19 Feb 2008 20:09:59 +0000</pubDate> <dc:creator>Guest</dc:creator> <category><![CDATA[Politics]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Real Estate]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Taxes]]></category><guid isPermaLink="false">http://amipost.com/politics/amendment-1-opposition/</guid> <description><![CDATA[Those of us in the real estate business in our area fully understand the current market problems and we agree that Amendment 1 will not &#8220;jump start&#8217; the real estate market as suggested by Tallahassee [state capital] and our media. It will possibly assist those sellers who plan to purchase a replacement home in our [...] Related posts:<ol><li><a href='http://amipost.com/politics/florida-state-amendment-1-tax-reshuffle/' rel='bookmark' title='Florida State Amendment 1 Tax ReShuffle?'>Florida State Amendment 1 Tax ReShuffle?</a> <small>Added to Tuesday&#8217;s primary ballot is a proposed change to...</small></li><li><a href='http://amipost.com/politics/florida-state-amendment-1-passes-the-buck/' rel='bookmark' title='Florida State Amendment 1 Passes the buck'>Florida State Amendment 1 Passes the buck</a> <small>In yesterday&#8217;s primary election voting, State Amendment 1 passed by...</small></li><li><a href='http://amipost.com/politics/presidential-primary-smackdown-comes-to-florida/' rel='bookmark' title='Presidential Primary Smackdown Comes to Florida'>Presidential Primary Smackdown Comes to Florida</a> <small>The candidates contesting for their party&#8217;s nomination for the 2008...</small></li></ol>]]></description> <wfw:commentRss>http://amipost.com/politics/amendment-1-opposition/feed/</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>1</slash:comments> </item> <item><title>Florida State Amendment 1 Passes the buck</title><link>http://amipost.com/politics/florida-state-amendment-1-passes-the-buck/</link> <comments>http://amipost.com/politics/florida-state-amendment-1-passes-the-buck/#comments</comments> <pubDate>Wed, 30 Jan 2008 19:33:58 +0000</pubDate> <dc:creator>Mike</dc:creator> <category><![CDATA[Politics]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Elections]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Taxes]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Voting]]></category><guid isPermaLink="false">http://amipost.com/politics/florida-state-amendment-1-passes-the-buck/</guid> <description><![CDATA[In yesterday&#8217;s primary election voting, State Amendment 1 passed by 64.4%. As posted in an earlier report, the &#8216;tax-reshuffle&#8217; : increases the homestead exemption except school district tax allows homestead property owners to transfer up to $500,000 of their Save-Our-Homes benefits to their next homestead for non-homestead property, provides a $25,000 exemption for tangible personal [...] Related posts:<ol><li><a href='http://amipost.com/politics/florida-state-amendment-1-tax-reshuffle/' rel='bookmark' title='Florida State Amendment 1 Tax ReShuffle?'>Florida State Amendment 1 Tax ReShuffle?</a> <small>Added to Tuesday&#8217;s primary ballot is a proposed change to...</small></li><li><a href='http://amipost.com/politics/amendment-1-opposition/' rel='bookmark' title='Florida State Amendment 1 Opposition Continues'>Florida State Amendment 1 Opposition Continues</a> <small>Those of us in the real estate business in our...</small></li><li><a href='http://amipost.com/politics/presidential-primary-smackdown-comes-to-florida/' rel='bookmark' title='Presidential Primary Smackdown Comes to Florida'>Presidential Primary Smackdown Comes to Florida</a> <small>The candidates contesting for their party&#8217;s nomination for the 2008...</small></li></ol>]]></description> <wfw:commentRss>http://amipost.com/politics/florida-state-amendment-1-passes-the-buck/feed/</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>1</slash:comments> </item> <item><title>Beach Renourishment Planned 2011</title><link>http://amipost.com/politics/beach-renourishment-planned-2011/</link> <comments>http://amipost.com/politics/beach-renourishment-planned-2011/#comments</comments> <pubDate>Tue, 29 Jan 2008 16:18:22 +0000</pubDate> <dc:creator>Mike</dc:creator> <category><![CDATA[Politics]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Parking]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Renourishment]]></category><guid isPermaLink="false">http://amipost.com/politics/beach-renourishment-planned-2011/</guid> <description><![CDATA[Living on a barrier island of sand entails building on a changing foundation. While nature is in flux and bends to the conditions, people continue to build rigid, immovable houses on the shore line. As the barrier island moves with the slow cycle of shifting sands the shore line shifts regardless of where the property [...] Related posts:<ol><li><a href='http://amipost.com/news/anna-maria-beach-renourishment-eschews-federal-funds/' rel='bookmark' title='Anna Maria Beach Renourishment Eschews Federal Funds'>Anna Maria Beach Renourishment Eschews Federal Funds</a> <small>The planned 2011 $7.5 million beach renourishment project for 1.5...</small></li><li><a href='http://amipost.com/tourism/anna-maria-island-beach-update-still-no-oil-here/' rel='bookmark' title='Anna Maria Island Beach Update: Still No Oil Here'>Anna Maria Island Beach Update: Still No Oil Here</a> <small>The oil from BP’s drilling disaster is still spewing almost...</small></li><li><a href='http://amipost.com/community/anna-maria-beach-regulations/' rel='bookmark' title='Anna Maria Island Beach Regulations'>Anna Maria Island Beach Regulations</a> <small>Rules and regulations for the beaches of Anna Maria Island...</small></li></ol>]]></description> <wfw:commentRss>http://amipost.com/politics/beach-renourishment-planned-2011/feed/</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>1</slash:comments> </item> <item><title>Florida State Amendment 1 Tax ReShuffle?</title><link>http://amipost.com/politics/florida-state-amendment-1-tax-reshuffle/</link> <comments>http://amipost.com/politics/florida-state-amendment-1-tax-reshuffle/#comments</comments> <pubDate>Wed, 23 Jan 2008 21:29:04 +0000</pubDate> <dc:creator>Mike</dc:creator> <category><![CDATA[Politics]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Elections]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Taxes]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Voting]]></category><guid isPermaLink="false">http://amipost.com/politics/florida-state-amendment-1-tax-reshuffle/</guid> <description><![CDATA[Added to Tuesday&#8217;s primary ballot is a proposed change to the way property taxes are assessed. Currently, a rule of thumb is that taxes on real estate are nearly 2% of appraised value. Usually the appraised value is lower than market price and owners who live in their homes can claim a $25,000 deduction. The [...] Related posts:<ol><li><a href='http://amipost.com/politics/florida-state-amendment-1-passes-the-buck/' rel='bookmark' title='Florida State Amendment 1 Passes the buck'>Florida State Amendment 1 Passes the buck</a> <small>In yesterday&#8217;s primary election voting, State Amendment 1 passed by...</small></li><li><a href='http://amipost.com/politics/amendment-1-opposition/' rel='bookmark' title='Florida State Amendment 1 Opposition Continues'>Florida State Amendment 1 Opposition Continues</a> <small>Those of us in the real estate business in our...</small></li><li><a href='http://amipost.com/tourism/income-tax-preparation-help/' rel='bookmark' title='Income Tax Preparation Help'>Income Tax Preparation Help</a> <small>Online efile tax preparation is still a chore even with...</small></li></ol>]]></description> <wfw:commentRss>http://amipost.com/politics/florida-state-amendment-1-tax-reshuffle/feed/</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>5</slash:comments> </item> <item><title>Presidential Primary Smackdown Comes to Florida</title><link>http://amipost.com/politics/presidential-primary-smackdown-comes-to-florida/</link> <comments>http://amipost.com/politics/presidential-primary-smackdown-comes-to-florida/#comments</comments> <pubDate>Wed, 23 Jan 2008 19:48:56 +0000</pubDate> <dc:creator>Mike</dc:creator> <category><![CDATA[Politics]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Elections]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Voting]]></category><guid isPermaLink="false">http://amipost.com/politics/presidential-primary-smackdown-comes-to-florida/</guid> <description><![CDATA[The candidates contesting for their party&#8217;s nomination for the 2008 Presidential Election will be campaigning for supporters this week culminating in the Tuesday 29th vote. Hot on the heels of the Saturday&#8217;s South Carolina Primary, attention focuses on Florida for a clue as to who can gain an edge. So far there has been no [...] Related posts:<ol><li><a href='http://amipost.com/politics/florida-state-amendment-1-passes-the-buck/' rel='bookmark' title='Florida State Amendment 1 Passes the buck'>Florida State Amendment 1 Passes the buck</a> <small>In yesterday&#8217;s primary election voting, State Amendment 1 passed by...</small></li><li><a href='http://amipost.com/politics/florida-state-amendment-1-tax-reshuffle/' rel='bookmark' title='Florida State Amendment 1 Tax ReShuffle?'>Florida State Amendment 1 Tax ReShuffle?</a> <small>Added to Tuesday&#8217;s primary ballot is a proposed change to...</small></li><li><a href='http://amipost.com/politics/amendment-1-opposition/' rel='bookmark' title='Florida State Amendment 1 Opposition Continues'>Florida State Amendment 1 Opposition Continues</a> <small>Those of us in the real estate business in our...</small></li></ol>]]></description> <wfw:commentRss>http://amipost.com/politics/presidential-primary-smackdown-comes-to-florida/feed/</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>1</slash:comments> </item> </channel> </rss>
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