Travel–Tourism

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By Mark Gordon
July 28, 2023

Siesta Key vacation rental business launches national company

Heather Plampin founded a vacation rental management business out of near-broke desperation. Now, with attention to detail — and marketing — she’s targeting clients outside the region.

Manatee-Sarasota

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By Jim Stinson
July 27, 2023

Tampa bed tax collections rise 15%

June numbers show Hillsborough County could exceed $1 billion in taxable revenue.

Tampa Bay-Lakeland

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By Mark Gordon
July 18, 2023

Fort Myers airport lands nine new routes, including New Orleans

Breeze now offers 58 nonstop routes in and out of Florida.

Charlotte–Lee–Collier

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By Jim Stinson
July 18, 2023

Famous St. Pete resort completes redesigned event space

The Vinoy Resort and Gulf Club completes 60,000 square feet of new event space.

Tampa Bay-Lakeland

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By Louis Llovio
July 17, 2023

Port Charlotte resort to hold five job fairs to fill more than 1,000 spots

Sunseeker Resort looks to hire 1,200 ahead of October grand opening.

Charlotte–Lee–Collier

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By Jim Stinson
July 14, 2023

Tampa airport gets two new Canadian connections

Lynx Air will begin nonstop flights to Toronto and Montreal from TPA with budget fares under $100.

Tampa Bay-Lakeland

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By Jim Stinson
July 11, 2023

June a growth month for PIE's air travel

June air travel numbers from St. Pete-Clearwater International Airport show an increase from last year's June numbers, and as July promises peak business.

Tampa Bay-Lakeland

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By Mark Gordon
July 11, 2023

Low-cost air service leader adds Maine city to route network

Allegiant will launch service to Bangor in November.

Charlotte–Lee–Collier

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By Amanda Postma
July 6, 2023

Sarasota tourism agency names new CEO, president

Erin Duggan will step into the role in September.

Manatee-Sarasota

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By Mark Gordon
July 6, 2023

Iconic St. Pete hotel and resort debuts Latin American-themed restaurant

Parasol offers outdoor seating and is The Vinoy’s fourth food-and-drink concept

Tampa Bay-Lakeland

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By Mark Gordon
June 28, 2023

SWFL airports land seasonal flights to Milwaukee, Twin Cities

Sun Country is adding winter flights to Orlando and Mexico too.

Charlotte–Lee–Collier

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By Louis Llovio
June 22, 2023

Tampa hotel gets $20 million in financing

JLL Capital Markets arranged the loan for the 266-room hotel's Massachusetts owners.

Tampa Bay-Lakeland

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By Beth Luberecki
June 16, 2023

Yacht subscription business off to smooth start

Naples-based Exclusive Yachts offers the first subscription-based membership club for luxury yacht experiences. Two keys to the early success: be thoughtful and be flexible.