Travel–Tourism

By Mark Gordon
August 23, 2024

Legoland Florida president sets sights on new ways to grow market share

The newly minted top executive at Legoland Florida takes on the role just as the hyper-competitive $30 billion amusement park industry begins to show a slight dip in what was a post-COVID surge in attendance.

Tampa Bay-Lakeland

By Mark Gordon
August 22, 2024

Fort Myers airport traffic up 17% in 2024

July 2024 was second-best ever in the history of Southwest Florida International Airport.

Charlotte–Lee–Collier

By Elizabeth King
August 16, 2024

Bradenton boating company president steps down

Boaters World Marine Centers will have a new interim president following the departure of Stewart Thompson.

Manatee-Sarasota

By Observer Staff
August 16, 2024

$800M Longboat Key resort welcomes locals for soft opening

The resort, which has been under construction for nearly three years, unveiled the awe-worthy features of the five-star property.

Manatee-Sarasota

By Elizabeth King
August 13, 2024

Breeze adds Connecticut flights to Sarasota, Fort Myers

Breeze Airways is adding routes to southwest Florida from New Haven, Connecticut.

Manatee-Sarasota

By Elizabeth King
August 9, 2024

Wolfgang Puck restaurant may be coming to Punta Gorda Airport

Plans for the Punta Gorda Airport terminal expansion include a Wolfgang Puck Kitchen + Bar.

Charlotte–Lee–Collier

By Elizabeth King
August 7, 2024

6 nonstop flights coming to SRQ airport

The Sarasota-Bradenton International Airport will offer service to 60 nonstop destinations, with the addition of new flights from Breeze Airways.

Manatee-Sarasota

By Elizabeth King
August 6, 2024

SRQ adds flight to Philadelphia-Delaware

Avelo Airlines is adding a seasonal route between Sarasota-Bradenton and the Delaware Valley.

Manatee-Sarasota

By Louis Llovio
August 5, 2024

$7.5M St. Pete Beach luxury hotel renovation nearly done

The work, which is due to be finished in the fall, will change the boutique property into a four-star luxury hotel.

Tampa Bay-Lakeland

By Louis Llovio
July 31, 2024

Facing $25M loss, Allegiant hires consultant for Port Charlotte resort

Just months after it opened three years late and nearly a quarter-billion dollars over budget, Allegiant Travel Co. has hired a firm to review the resort's prospects.

Charlotte–Lee–Collier

By Elizabeth King
July 30, 2024

Fort Myers airport gets new CEO, executive director

Steven Hennigan joined the Lee County Port Authority in 2021 and will now lead operations, administration and development at Southwest Florida International Airport and Page Field.