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Travel–Tourism

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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.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • By Mark Gordon
  • November 24, 2023
Naples theaters, long a boon for the region, are primed for a big year

After taming numerous challenges, two nonprofit theater organizations are getting in a position to wow audiences with $90 million in new facilities.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • By Jim Stinson
  • November 23, 2023
Tampa Bay RV company boosts its Arizona business

Seffner-based RV giant Lazydays acquired Orangewood RV Center of Surprise, Arizona.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Mark Gordon
  • November 18, 2023
In post-Ian milestone, new Jimmy Buffett-themed resort ready for guests

A new property is set to open on Fort Myers Beach, with Margaritaville Beach Resort accepting reservations for stays starting Dec. 21.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • By Brian Hartz
  • November 17, 2023
Pioneering cigar company progresses on Ybor hotel conversion project

The family behind J.C. Newman Cigar Co. in Tampa has its eyes on a unique boutique hotel project — now that's it gotten past the bats.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Mark Gordon
  • November 16, 2023
Area airports land new nonstop routes to DC, North Dakota

Allegiant Air has added a nonstop route from Washington, D.C., to Punta Gorda Airport in Charlotte County.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • By Jim Stinson
  • November 16, 2023
ZooTampa's $125M in projects sets up 2024 as the year of more

ZooTampa plans manatee visiting rooms, stingray feeding areas and even human weddings among the mammals.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Louis Llovio
  • November 15, 2023
Naples resort and water park owners plan to welcome guests by next fall

As crews continue to work on Great Wolf Lodge South Florida and its myriad offerings, the hope is that it can open earlier than expected.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • By Jim Stinson
  • November 14, 2023
Tampa RV firm, in first-of-its-kind-deal, partners with luxury brand

Bowlus, a maker of luxury recreational vehicles, has signed an exclusive national partnership with Lazydays.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Mark Gordon
  • November 10, 2023
Fort Myers airport debuts new nonstops, including Toronto, New Orleans

Three new routes have launched in November at Southwest Florida International Airport.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • By Jim Stinson
  • November 8, 2023
Tampa airport lands four new routes, including a Vermont ski mecca

Tampa International Airport announces four nonstop routes to the north.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Louis Llovio
  • November 2, 2023
Long-delayed Port Charlotte resort gets December opening date

Allegiant Travel Co. announces in an earnings statement that Sunseeker Resort Charlotte Harbor will finally open by the end of the year.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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