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Bravo’s Pizzeria Closes After 30 Years on Sarasota’s Main Street — Owner Retires as Il Panificio Set to Take Over

April 6, 2026 | Businesses

After more than three decades serving the Sarasota community, Bravo’s Pizzeria on Main Street has officially closed, leaving behind a legacy of great food, loyal customers, and countless memories in the heart of downtown. For many, Bravo’s wasn’t just a pizza place — it was a tradition. From pre-t…

The Dalí Museum in downtown St. Petersburg, Florida, plans a $65 million expansion

Downtown St. Pete’s Dalí Museum Unveils Plans for 5 Million Expansion

April 2, 2026 | Businesses

One of Florida’s most iconic art destinations is entering an exciting new era. The $65 million expansion of the Dalí Museum in downtown St. Petersburg promises to further elevate the region’s cultural profile while creating new opportunities for art lovers, tourists, and the local…

Anna Maria Island Named #2 Best Family Beach Vacation in the U.S. for 2026 — Here’s Why Families Love It

March 27, 2026 | Businesses

Big news for Florida’s Gulf Coast — and especially for our backyard. According to the latest rankings from U.S. News & World Report, Anna Maria Island has been named the #2 Best Family Beach Vacation in the United States for 2026, cementing its place as one of the premier destinations in the c…

ZooTampa

ZooTampa Raises $33 Million for Historic Florida Waters Expansion and Manatee Rescue Center

March 26, 2026 | Businesses

ZooTampa at Lowry Park has achieved a major philanthropic milestone, raising $33 million toward its largest expansion in the zoo’s history — a campaign that strengthens the nonprofit’s mission of wildlife conservation, education and community engagement. The funds were secured through Guardians…

Sarasota Memorial Hospital

Sarasota Memorial Hospital Named Among the World’s Best Hospitals in 2026 Newsweek Rankings

March 25, 2026 | Businesses

One of Sarasota-Manatee’s oldest and most respected health care institutions has once again been recognized on the global stage for excellence in medical care. Sarasota Memorial Hospital, the flagship hospital of the Sarasota Memorial Health Care System, has been named among the World’s Best Hos…

Allegiant Air’s Sarasota to Harrisburg Route Makes Gulf Coast Travel Easier Than Ever

March 23, 2026 | Businesses

Travel between Florida’s Suncoast and central Pennsylvania just got a whole lot easier. Allegiant Air continues to offer nonstop service between Sarasota Bradenton International Airport (SRQ) and Harrisburg International Airport (MDT), giving travelers a simple, affordable way to move between one…

Super Day Express

Hidden Gem in Port Charlotte: Why Super Day Express Is Florida’s Most Surprising Food Stop

March 18, 2026 | Businesses

What if your next gas stop turned into one of the best meals you’ve had all week? That’s exactly what happens at Super Day Express in Port Charlotte, Florida — a place that has quietly built a reputation as one of the most unexpected food destinations on the Suncoast. The Suncoast Post has been cov…

Allegiant Air

Allegiant Air Adds 3 New Nonstop Flights from St. Pete-Clearwater (PIE) — Atlantic City, Trenton & Huntsville Now Connected

March 17, 2026 | Businesses

Travelers across the Tampa Bay region have three new reasons to pack a bag. Allegiant Air is expanding once again at St. Pete-Clearwater International Airport (PIE), adding nonstop service to Atlantic City, Trenton, and Huntsville — boosting the airport’s total nonstop destinations to an impressive…

Anna Maria Island Chamber of Commerce Website Partnership with Sande Caplin

Exciting News! Anna Maria Island Chamber of Commerce Announces New Website Partnership

March 13, 2026 | Businesses

The Anna Maria Island Chamber of Commerce has announced exciting news for its members and the local business community. The chamber has selected Sande Caplin & Associates as the new website host and digital collaborator for its official website. The partnership marks an important step forwar…

Mixon Farms Market opens March 15 in Bradenton, Manatee County

Mixon Farms Market Opens March 15 in Manatee County, Reviving a Local Favorite

March 12, 2026 | Businesses

Residents and visitors in Manatee County have something exciting to celebrate this spring. The beloved Mixon Farms is returning to its roots with the launch of the new Mixon Farms Market, officially opening on March 15 in Bradenton. For generations, Mixon Farms has been a cherished part of the l…

AMI Island Getaway

AMI Island Getaway: Just 125 Steps to the Beach on Beautiful Anna Maria Island

February 28, 2026 | Businesses

If you’ve ever stayed on Anna Maria Island, you know there’s “close to the beach”… and then there’s right there. At AMI Island Getaway, it’s not a marketing slogan — it’s measurable. The owners recently counted 125 steps from their front gate to where the actual sand begins. Not the parking l…