Travel–Tourism

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By Mark Gordon
January 9, 2024

CEO steps out of her comfort zone in teaching aerobics

Heather Plampin, the president and CEO of vacation rental company The Cottages on the Key, gets her non-work kicks out of teaching an intense group fitness class.

Manatee-Sarasota

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By Louis Llovio
January 8, 2024

Tampa hotel acquired for $34M — over $8M less than previous price

A Texas investment firm has bought The Residence Inn near Tampa International Airport.

Tampa Bay-Lakeland

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By Jim Stinson
January 2, 2024

Tampa RV company secures $35M in financing for expansion

Seffner-based Lazydays closed on a $35 million mortgage loan facility funded by clients of Coliseum Capital Management.

Tampa Bay-Lakeland

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By Jim Stinson
December 21, 2023

Hillsborough hotel rates the second highest in Florida as tourism stabilizes

Tourism numbers remained steady in Hillsborough County as November tourist taxes came in at more than $4 million.

Tampa Bay-Lakeland

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By Louis Llovio
December 20, 2023

Owners seek approval for historic South Seas resort redevelopment plan

The owners South Seas on Captiva Island plan two new hotels at the famed tourist destination and have begun the long process of winning government approval.

Charlotte–Lee–Collier

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By Mark Gordon
December 19, 2023

New general manager appointed for The Ritz-Carlton, Sarasota

The Ritz-Carlton, Sarasota has a named industry veteran Mark Sherwin general manager.

Manatee-Sarasota

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By Jim Stinson
December 18, 2023

St. Pete hotel addition delayed 9 months, but owner remains optimistic

A colorful hotelier in St. Petersburg looks to build a hospitality company that focuses equally on people — employees and guests — and profits.

Tampa Bay-Lakeland

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By Louis Llovio
December 15, 2023

Four years after breaking ground, Port Charlotte resort is open

Sunseeker Resort Charlotte Harbor, which has seen major delays from a pandemic to particularly crippling hurricane since breaking ground, is set to open — with fanfare and hope atop the menu.

Charlotte–Lee–Collier

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By Louis Llovio
December 5, 2023

After major delays, Port Charlotte resort restaurants take dinner reservations

Sunseeker Resort Charlotte Harbor has begun booking tables at two restaurants ahead of its planned opening Dec. 15.

Charlotte–Lee–Collier

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By Mark Gordon
November 30, 2023

Celebrity-infused resort completes $35M post-Ian renovation of its spa

The Marriott Sanibel Harbour Resort & Spa has reopened after what officials call a “top-to-bottom” $35 million renovation project — driven by suffering major damage from Hurricane Ian.