Travel–Tourism

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By Brian Hartz
May 17, 2023

St. Petersburg firm installs large solar-energy array at resort

Legacy Vacation Resorts says the project will produce 78% of the electricity needed to power the Indian Shores property.

Tampa Bay-Lakeland

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By Amanda Postma
May 16, 2023

April brings 17% passenger increase to local airport

Airport officials are turning their attention back to a $73 million terminal expansion project at SRQ now that two of the busiest months have ended.

Manatee-Sarasota

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By Mark Gordon
May 11, 2023

Local, national star chefs to gather in Sarasota for book signing

Event organized by area restaurant-focused recruiting firm.

Manatee-Sarasota

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By Louis Llovio
May 9, 2023

Luxury Naples resort, reopening after major post-Ian expansion, will hire 300

The hotel will open in July with most of its staff back and a new club lounge, eateries and redesigned rooms.

Charlotte–Lee–Collier

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By Business Observer Staff
May 3, 2023

Tourist tax in Tampa surges, reaches nearly $33M in first half of fiscal year

The TDT collections in just March alone were up 13% over last year.

Tampa Bay-Lakeland

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By Louis Llovio
May 3, 2023

Cost of Port Charlotte resort climbs to nearly $700 million

The CEO of Allegiant says economic challenges continue to push up the cost of the Sunseeker Resort Charlotte Harbor.

Charlotte–Lee–Collier

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By Business Observer Staff
April 12, 2023

SRQ sets record for busiest month with over 500K passengers

The airport has seen more than 4 million passengers in the past 12 months.

Manatee-Sarasota

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By Brian Hartz
April 10, 2023

Airport’s March traffic fell by 4% compared to 2022

Despite the decrease, St. Pete-Clearwater International Airport’s passenger count is up 8%, year to date.

Tampa Bay-Lakeland

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By Brian Hartz
April 3, 2023

Three Tampa restaurants named to prestigious Michelin Guide

Lilac, Ponte and Noble Rice have garnered one of the industry’s top honors.

Tampa Bay-Lakeland

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By Louis Llovio
March 22, 2023

Naples Beach Club work advances as developers go through approvals

The more than $1 billion redevelopment of the historic beach resort continues even as developers work on the many pieces and approvals needed to make the plans a reality.

Commercial Real Estate

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By Brian Hartz
March 21, 2023

St. Petersburg travel insurance company names new CEO

Rupa Mehta, a veteran of Angi and Groupon, has been tapped to lead Squaremouth.

Tampa Bay-Lakeland

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By Beth Luberecki
March 19, 2023

Travel agency emerges from pandemic stronger than ever

Preferred Travel of Naples was able to move quickly when the world started traveling again, thanks to some smart and shrewd decisions made during the pandemic.