Cross Pointe Fellowship 8605 Gulf Dr., Holmes Beach 941- 778-0719  http://crosspointefellowship.org/   Episcopal church of the Annunciation 4408 Gulf Dr., Holmes Beach 941  778-1638 http://www.episcopalchurchoftheannunciation.com/ Gloria Dei Lutheran Church 6608 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach 941 778-1813 www.glorialutheran.com   Roser Memorial Community Church 512 Pine Ave, Anna Maria 941 778-0414 www.roserchurch.com   St. Bernard Catholic Church [...]

In 1896 Sam and Annie Cobb homesteaded 160 acres in the area now called Holmes Beach. This area included a bayou and provided a harbor for small boats and a natural channel to the bay. In addition they purchased a ten acre strip from John Jones, whose homestead adjoined theirs, and built a dock. In [...]