Travel–Tourism

By Louis Llovio
October 5, 2024

Owners shutter Longboat Key hotel due to heavy Helene damage

The Sandpiper Inn on Longboat Key was hit hard by flooding during Hurricane Helene, leaving the owners little choice but to close for good.

Manatee-Sarasota

By Elizabeth King
October 4, 2024

8 new flights added at Fort Myers airport

Breeze Airways has added eight destinations from Southwest Florida International Airport.

Charlotte–Lee–Collier

By Elizabeth King
October 1, 2024

Frontier to offer new nonstop flight at SRQ

The airline known for its low fares is offering nonstop service between Chicago and Sarasota.

Manatee-Sarasota

By Elizabeth King
September 30, 2024

$1B terminal expansion to start at Fort Myers airport

Southwest Florida International Airport is adding a brand-new concourse to meet a projected increase in passengers.

Charlotte–Lee–Collier

By Elizabeth King
September 23, 2024

Fort Myers airport sees uptick in passengers

Passenger traffic was up in August and is higher overall this year at Southwest Florida International Airport, officials say.

Charlotte–Lee–Collier

By Louis Llovio
September 19, 2024

Waterfront Tampa hotel marketed for 'potential redevelopment' sold

The Chase Suite Hotel on the city's Rocky Point was bought by an undisclosed price and is still open.

Tampa Bay-Lakeland

By Andrew Warfield
September 19, 2024

SRQ airport seeks more wins after $40M, 350-job announcement

Aircraft builder Pilatus is the latest addition to Sarasota-Bradenton International Airport's strategic business diversification plan.

Manatee-Sarasota

By Andrew Warfield
September 18, 2024

Sarasota EDC awards SRQ airport chief its highest honor

The Economic Development Corp. of Sarasota County surprised Sarasota-Bradenton International Airport's Rick Piccolo with the Clyde Nixon Leadership Award at its annual meeting.

Manatee-Sarasota

By Elizabeth King
September 17, 2024

Plans for 124-unit Venice hotel move forward

The Venice ECHO Suites will mark the arrival of a new brand to the area.

Manatee-Sarasota

By Elizabeth King
September 17, 2024

Sarasota tourism firm to pay nearly $2.3M in civil COVID relief case

A whistleblower filed a complaint that brought Miles Partnership to the attention of authorities.

Manatee-Sarasota

By Beth Luberecki
September 17, 2024

Clearwater private air service firm nearly doubles revenue, to $40M

Keeping ultra-high-net-worth clients happy is what drives entrepreneur Barry Shevlin and his team at FlyUSA. A new enhanced membership program is a big aid in that effort.

Tampa Bay-Lakeland

By Louis Llovio
September 16, 2024

Fort Myers' historic Shell Factory shutting down after 85 years

The tourist attraction's owner has decided to close and sell the property as the cost of operating grew too high to continue and efforts to find a buyer have failed.