Travel–Tourism

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By Anastasia Dawson
November 6, 2025

Get paid to cash in your PTO — if you go to St. Pete-Clearwater beaches

Visit St. Pete-Clearwater has launched a new campaign to pay visitors up to $250 for booking a beach vacation before the end of the year.

Tampa Bay-Lakeland

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By Elizabeth King
November 3, 2025

Marriott-branded hotel headed to Wellen Park

Development has begun for the second phase of Downtown Wellen, within the master-planned community of Wellen Park.

Manatee-Sarasota

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By Elizabeth King
November 3, 2025

New flight from Sarasota-Bradenton to Miami begins

American Airlines is offering a new daily flight out of Sarasota-Bradenton International Airport.

Manatee-Sarasota

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By Louis Llovio
October 20, 2025

St. Pete Beach resort renovations aimed at landing prestigious Hilton flag

Following a $25 million Phase 1 renovation, the owners of the Sirata Beach Resort are working on Phase 2 with plans for it to be complete early next year.

Tampa Bay-Lakeland

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By Louis Llovio
October 15, 2025

Rebuilding of historic Captiva Island property officially begins

The rebuilt Captiva Island Inn is being constructed with a focus on resiliency.

Charlotte–Lee–Collier

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By Jay Heater
October 7, 2025

New Mote aquarium opens with a wave of excitement in Sarasota

A sneak preview for members precedes Mote Science Education Aquarium's Oct. 8 opening to the general public.

Manatee-Sarasota

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By Elizabeth King
October 7, 2025

Hoffmann Family of Cos. acquires Naples marine tourism business

The Naples conglomerate purchased Pure Florida, which specializes in such activities as dolphin tours and personal watercraft rentals.

Charlotte–Lee–Collier

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By Elizabeth King
October 6, 2025

$40M private aviation facility opening at SRQ this fall

Sheltair Sarasota spans 24 acres in the northern part of the Sarasota-Bradenton International Airport campus.

Manatee-Sarasota

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By Anastasia Dawson
October 3, 2025

Keel Farms keeps a glimpse of Old Florida alive with new event space

After roughly a year's worth of renovations, a Hillsborough farm with multiple business lines — and a keen eye for nature — transformed a 125-year-old farmhouse into a lakeside vineyard retreat dubbed The Osprey View.

Tampa Bay-Lakeland

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By Anastasia Dawson
September 26, 2025

New operator picked for Tampa Bay ferry, plans to buy two vessels

Hubbard’s Ferry, a family-owned fishing and cruising venture out of Madeira Beach, has been selected to operate a daily, year-round ferry service between Tampa and St. Petersburg.

Tampa Bay-Lakeland

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By Dana Kampa
September 26, 2025

Longboat hotel reopens nearly a year after storm

Owners Harold and Christine Cullison reopened Sandpiper Inn after working hard to rebuild from hurricanes Helene and Milton.

Manatee-Sarasota

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By Anastasia Dawson
September 25, 2025

Nonstop flights to Montego Bay, Jamaica, coming to TPA

Pending government approval, budget airline Breeze Airways will begin offering nonstop, seasonal flights from Tampa International Airport to Montego Bay, Jamaica, in February.

Tampa Bay-Lakeland

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By Anastasia Dawson
September 22, 2025

Towering 250-foot Ferris wheel could come to downtown Tampa

Tampa City Council will soon consider plans to build a 250-foot observation Ferris wheel near the cruise ship terminals in downtown's Channel District.