1+ day, 2+ hour ago   (641+ words) Southwest Florida International Airport recorded a quieter July, although passenger volume for the first seven months of 2026 remained nearly even with last year. A total of 680,168 passengers traveled through the Fort Myers airport during July 2026, according to figures released by…...

4+ day, 2+ hour ago   (937+ words) Florida Suncoast travelers will have several new nonstop options for heading north next spring as Allegiant Air expands its Gulf Coast network with limited-season service connecting Sarasota-Bradenton, St. Pete-Clearwater and Punta Gorda with destinations in New England. Allegiant announced nine…...

5+ day, 2+ hour ago   (1101+ words) Punta Gorda Airport is entering one of the biggest transformations in its history, with a major portion of its $44 million Bailey Terminal expansion coming online as the fast-growing Southwest Florida airport works to keep pace with record passenger traffic. The…...

1+ week, 2+ hour ago   (431+ words) Labor Day arrives on Monday, September 7, 2026, bringing the unofficial close of summer for many families across Sarasota, Bradenton, Venice, Anna Maria Island and the surrounding Suncoast. For some, it means one more beach day, boat outing or backyard cookout before…...

1+ week, 2+ day ago   (738+ words) Visit Sarasota County has added two statewide honors to its growing list of tourism and communications achievements. The awards recognize its sports tourism marketing and the leadership of a longtime team member. The Florida Public Relations Association (FPRA) presented the…...

1+ week, 4+ day ago   (766+ words) Wellen Park’s rapid growth has placed the Venice-area development among the three best-selling master-planned communities in the United States. The community recorded 727 new-home sales during the first six months of 2026, earning the No. 3 position in RCLCO Real Estate Consulting’s latest…...

3+ week, 4+ day ago   (1376+ words) One of the Florida Suncoast’s most anticipated culinary traditions is preparing for a major milestone. Forks & Corks will return January 21–25, 2027, for five days of exceptional food, international wines, educational programs and special dining experiences across Sarasota and Manatee counties. The…...

3+ week, 5+ day ago   (942+ words) As Florida’s Suncoast moves deeper into hurricane season, residents are checking batteries, stocking bottled water and making sure they have enough food and medication. However, one important preparedness item is often overlooked: cash. We have grown accustomed to paying with…...

4+ week, 1+ day ago   (1047+ words) Gulf Coast Community Foundation and its donors invested more than $49 million in nonprofits and community projects across Southwest Florida in fiscal year 2026. From expanding food assistance in DeSoto County to improving mental-health crisis response in Venice, Gulf Coast Community Foundation…...