Local airport continues flying high with another record-shattering month in the books

The Sarasota-Bradenton International Airport's passenger totals in July were up 424% from the same time last year. In order to keep up, the airport is adding checkpoints and parking spaces.

  • By Business Observer Staff
  • | 3:46 p.m. August 17, 2021
File. Following another record breaking month at Sarasota-Bradenton International Airport, the airport's President and CEO Rick Piccolo says they've been busy making improvements to ensure passengers have a quality experience.
File. Following another record breaking month at Sarasota-Bradenton International Airport, the airport's President and CEO Rick Piccolo says they've been busy making improvements to ensure passengers have a quality experience.
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SARASOTA — The Sarasota-Bradenton International Airport continues its flight toward a record year in passenger traffic, setting a monthly mark in July with more than 326,000 arrivals and departures.

 

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