Travel–Tourism

By Anastasia Dawson
August 20, 2025

Cross Bay Ferry service returning to Tampa Bay

Following the suspension of the Cross Bay Ferry in April, the Pinellas Suncoast Transit Authority is looking for a new operator to bring back daily ferry service from Tampa to St. Petersburg.

Tampa Bay-Lakeland

By Beth Luberecki
August 20, 2025

$15M Naples project to provide office space, apartments for actors

Wynn's Downtown is taking shape after a creative land swap and a yearslong public-private partnership.

Charlotte–Lee–Collier

By Anastasia Dawson
August 15, 2025

JetBlue adds more Florida flights

JetBlue Airways is adding more Florida flights this winter, with some tickets as low as $49.

Florida

By S.T. Cardinal
August 15, 2025

Demolition underway at Sandcastle Resort on Lido Key in Sarasota

Luxury hotel developer Opal has plans for the site but has not revealed what it will do.

Manatee-Sarasota

By Louis Llovio
August 14, 2025

Casey Key resort sells for nearly $9 million

The resort was bought by a Kenosha, Wisconsin, company with ties to the owners and managers of elder care facilities.

Manatee-Sarasota

By Anastasia Dawson
August 14, 2025

Marriott Vacations Worldwide to cut 136 jobs in Lakeland

Marriott Vacations Worldwide Corp. is laying off 136 employees from its Lakeland office, blaming the cuts on a new operating model

Tampa Bay-Lakeland

By Louis Llovio
August 12, 2025

Allegiant adds routes at Sarasota-Bradenton, St. Pete-Clearwater airports

The new flights starting next year will connect the local cities to Huntsville, Alabama, and Rochester, New York.

Florida

By Andrew Warfield
August 12, 2025

New SRQ airport CEO brings steely levels of experience to role

Paul Hoback helped remake Pittsburgh into "the best origin and destination airport we can be." Now he aims to carry on the legacy at Sarasota-Bradenton International Airport.

Manatee-Sarasota

By Anastasia Dawson
August 11, 2025

New curbside express entrance opens at TPA

The Red Express Curbsides opens to the public Aug. 12 as a way to ease traffic congestion and speed up the boarding process.

Tampa Bay-Lakeland

By Louis Llovio
August 9, 2025

Port Charlotte resort costs keep mounting for Allegiant

The Sunseeker Resort Charlotte Harbor might have a new owner soon, but for now it remains on Allegiant Travel Co.'s books.

Charlotte–Lee–Collier

By Louis Llovio
August 9, 2025

After years of setbacks, key piece of South Seas redevelopment can begin

The Lee County Commission's decision to approve a rezoning request for the Captiva resort's owners allow for hotels and residential development on the property to move ahead.