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Travel–Tourism

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  • By Brian Hartz
  • June 6, 2023
Hillsborough County breaks tourism tax collection record

Visit Tampa Bay says the county reeled in nearly $8 million in tourist development taxes in April.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Louis Llovio
  • May 30, 2023
Port Charlotte resort looks to hire musicians, entertainers

Sunseeker Resort Charlotte Harbor opens auditions for musicians and other performers to entertain long-awaited guests when they eventually arrive.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • By Amanda Postma
  • May 26, 2023
Sarasota County boosts sports tourism

Visit Sarasota County recently launched a new landing page to promote the over 40 sports venues in the region.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Louis Llovio
  • May 25, 2023
Florida Aquarium launches creative plan to lure more businesses, donors

The Tampa aquarium has created a corporate membership program that aims to both raise money and create a cultural institution.

  • Strategies
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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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