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Travel–Tourism

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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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  • By Carter Weinhofer
  • November 1, 2023
Luxury resort manager details how property will create town's 'living room’

St. Regis Longboat Key General Manager Winfred Van Workum sheds light on the service and amenities needed to make it a Forbes Five-Star property.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Jim Stinson
  • October 31, 2023
Tourism soars in Tampa Bay area

Tampa Bay reports record 2023 fiscal year's final numbers, a record with help from Taylor Swift.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Louis Llovio
  • October 30, 2023
Construction of ultra-luxury Tampa tower gets ceremonial kick-off Nov. 1

When the tower is complete in 2026, Tampa will join Hollywood, Chicago and New York as cities with Pendry-branded luxury hotel.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Jim Stinson
  • October 24, 2023
Tampa airport lands new nonstop route to Mississippi city

Breeze Airways offers more than a dozen nonstop flights from Tampa.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Mark Gordon
  • October 23, 2023
Pinellas chamber official named CEO of Naples Chamber of Commerce

Kristina Park will begin her new role early next year.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • By Jim Stinson
  • October 20, 2023
Sarasota-Bradenton airport CEO wins top aviation award

Rick Piccolo is the CEO of the Sarasota-Manatee International Airport.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Jim Stinson
  • October 17, 2023
Naples museum rehires CEO in new role

The children's museum kept calling her back to a role, Dena Rae Hancock says.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • By Jim Stinson
  • October 17, 2023
PIE, TPA see big September traffic numbers

PIE says 2023 is record-breaking September, as TPA also posts big increases.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Mark Gordon
  • October 17, 2023
Fort Myers airport lands nonstop service to Puerto Rico

Flights to Puerto Rico begin in December.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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