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St. Pete tag-and-title company expands into Orlando

Tag Agency Professionals acquired Orange Auto Tag Agency.

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Luxury RV dealer pays $18.3M for Bradenton property

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AeroVanti founder resigns CEO, chairman positions

New CEO Scott Hopes says the troubled private air service company has received a $2 million loan to help stabilize the business.

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Clearwater private flight company soars as clients seek comfort in clouds

A nonstop demand for white-glove private air service that began during the pandemic pushes a nimble and opportunistic company to new heights.

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Fort Myers airport lands nine new routes, including New Orleans

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Tampa airport gets two new Canadian connections

Lynx Air will begin nonstop flights to Toronto and Montreal from TPA with budget fares under $100.

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National engineering firm hires former FDOT official for leadership post

An Ohio aviation and planning firm hires away one of state government's most experienced aviation experts.

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Tampa airport authority wins tax battle

The four-year battle may not be over, but Tampa International Airport believes it has won a legal case over ad valorem property taxes placed upon 15 tenants in 2019.

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June a growth month for PIE's air travel

June air travel numbers from St. Pete-Clearwater International Airport show an increase from last year's June numbers, and as July promises peak business.

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Low-cost air service leader adds Maine city to route network

Allegiant will launch service to Bangor in November.

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