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Target

New Target Store in Bradenton Now Open

August 27, 2024 | Businesses

The new Target Store in Bradenton is open for business! Target is celebrating the official grand opening of the new Target store in Bradenton (approximately 76,000 sq. ft). The store, part of Target’s commitment to building more than 300 new stores over the next decade, will be located at 75th…

Southwest

Southwest Airlines Announces Major Overhaul: Bid Farewell to Open Seating

August 13, 2024 | Businesses

Southwest Airlines, known for its distinctive open seating policy, is embarking on a significant transformation. After more than five decades of allowing passengers to choose their seats upon boarding, the Dallas-based airline has decided to implement assigned seating starting in the near future….

Portsmouth

Allegiant Airlines Expands SRQ Airport Reach with new Portsmouth, New Hampshire Route

August 7, 2024 | Businesses

Allegiant Airlines continues to broaden its network at Sarasota Bradenton International Airport, with the latest addition being a direct flight to Portsmouth International Airport at Pease in Portsmouth, New Hampshire. Set to commence on November 23rd, this new route marks Allegiant’s 28th from S…

Music Compound

Music Compound Opening New Location in Sarasota

August 6, 2024 | Businesses

With nine years under its belt, Music Compound is on the move – literally. With its Cattlemen Road location being sold, owner Jenny Compound saw the opportunity to merge its Sarasota and Manatee County locations at a brand new, state-of-the-art facility near the Fruitville Road/I-75 corridor. The…

City Furniture

City Furniture Expands to University Town Center with Cafe and Wine Bar

August 3, 2024 | Businesses

City Furniture, Florida’s premier furniture and home décor retailer, is set to make a grand entrance at the University Town Center (UTC) next spring. The new 120,000-square-foot showroom will be located in UTC’s developing East District, which already houses a Tesla showroom. This marks City Furn…

Wilkes-Barre

Breeze Airways Expands Tampa’s Horizons with New Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Route

July 20, 2024 | Businesses

Breeze Airways has exciting news for Tampa travelers seeking fresh destinations. The airline has announced the commencement of nonstop flights from Tampa International Airport to Wilkes-Barre/Scranton, Pennsylvania, beginning October 18th. Earlier this year, Breeze Airways initiated services f…

Super Day Express

Super Day Express in Port Charlotte, One Stop Gas and Gourmet

July 17, 2024 | Businesses

A while ago we had the pleasure of bringing you a story about Super Day Express, Facebook a unicorn place of sorts offering gas outside and gourmet foods inside. Wait. What? Yes, that’s right, this place blows the idea of road food right out the back door. When the Mrs. sa…

Market

Shop Local North Port Market Open Every Saturday

July 16, 2024 | Businesses

It used to be that if you lived in North Port and wanted a great farmer’s market or a nice dinner with outdoor music you had to travel to Sarasota or Punta Gorda. It was a fair trade off for the then affordable housing found in our area. Having lived in the same home in North Port for 20 years,…

Breeze Airways

Breeze Airways Expands Florida Presence with Three New Routes, Including Long Island Nonstop

July 11, 2024 | Businesses

Provo, Utah-based Breeze Airways is significantly increasing its operations in Florida with the introduction of three new nonstop routes. These expansions are set to enhance connectivity from key northeastern locations to the Sunshine State, bolstering Breeze’s footprint in the region. The air…

New York City

American Airlines Expands Non-Stop Service Between Sarasota and New York City

July 3, 2024 | Businesses

American Airlines is enhancing connectivity between Sarasota Bradenton International Airport (SRQ) and New York City with the introduction of new daily non-stop flights to LaGuardia Airport, commencing November 5th. This expansion marks American Airlines’ commitment to meeting the increasing dema…

Small Business Awards

Celebrating Excellence: Highlights from the 34th Annual Sarasota Small Business Awards

July 2, 2024 | Businesses

The Sarasota Chamber of Commerce recently concluded its prestigious 34th Annual Small Business Awards ceremony, sponsored by the Herald-Tribune Media Group. Held at The Ora Ballroom in The Jewish Federation of Sarasota-Manatee, the event brought together over 600 guests to honor outstanding local…