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Travel–Tourism

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  • By Elizabeth King
  • December 11, 2024
Allegiant pilots hold 'practice pickets' at SRQ, PIE airports

A group of Allegiant Air pilots connected to a labor union demonstrated outside Sarasota-Bradenton International Airport, the day after a similar demonstration at St. Pete-Clearwater International Airport.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Andrew Warfield
  • December 11, 2024
10-story Hilton-branded hotel proposed in downtown Sarasota

A Tempo Hotel by Hilton is proposed to replace a row of one-story merchant spaces, providing multiple adjustments are granted.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Louis Llovio
  • December 10, 2024
In wake of hurricanes, hotel revenue in Hillsborough up 28%

Despite, or possibly because of, hurricanes Helene and Milton, Hillsborough County sees record revenue.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
  • For Subscribers Only
  • By Beth Luberecki
  • December 2, 2024
Shrewd construction helps Fort Myers Beach resort survive stormy year

Smart design choices have helped Margaritaville Beach Resort Fort Myers Beach weather the challenges of its barrier island location.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
  • For Subscribers Only
  • By Laura Lyon
  • November 29, 2024
Avelo extending the runway of its central Florida flight schedule

Customers can now book summer travel through Labor Day 2025.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
  • For Subscribers Only
  • By Mark Gordon
  • November 29, 2024
Shuttered roadside attraction launches auction. Want a 7-foot Santa?

The virtual auction is first of two events for the Shell Factory & Nature Park.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
  • For Subscribers Only
  • By Elizabeth King
  • November 28, 2024
Tourist spending up, visitation down in Sarasota for September

Visit Sarasota County's September tourism data shows gains in several areas while visitation overall compared with 2023 was down.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
  • For Subscribers Only
  • By Elizabeth King
  • November 25, 2024
Allegiant adds service to New Hampshire from SRQ

Sarasota-Bradenton International Airport now offers a flight to Portsmouth, New Hampshire.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
  • For Subscribers Only
  • By Mark Gordon
  • November 25, 2024
Tampa, Fort Myers pick up more nonstop flights to Canada

Porter Airlines serves multiple Florida markets.

  • Florida
  • For Subscribers Only
  • By Elizabeth King
  • November 23, 2024
Fort Myers airport passenger traffic down 11% in October

Despite taking a dip in October, passenger traffic for the year to date is up overall, according to the Lee County Port Authority.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
  • For Subscribers Only
  • By Laura Lyon
  • November 22, 2024
Incoming Tampa airport CEO is cleared for approach

Michael Stephens will assume the role after Joe Lopano’s departure scheduled for April 2025.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
  • For Subscribers Only
  • By Elizabeth King
  • November 20, 2024
Sarasota County tourism ‘normalizing’ post-pandemic, optimistic for 2025

After a pandemic-era travel boom, Sarasota is seeing a return to normal, market researchers say, with indications of an uptick in some segments of travelers.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
  • For Subscribers Only
  • By Elizabeth King
  • November 19, 2024
8 nonstop flights added at SRQ airport

Allegiant Air has expanded service out of Sarasota-Bradenton International Airport.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Louis Llovio
  • November 12, 2024
Tampa International Airport names new CEO after 10-month search

Michael Stevens will take over running the airport, replacing the longtime face of TPA.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
  • For Subscribers Only
  • By Louis Llovio
  • November 11, 2024
Fort Myers hotel gets $7 million upgrade, rebrand

The Crowne Plaza off Alico Road completed a major renovation earlier this year that allowed it to change its flag from Holiday Inn.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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