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Piccolo wins statewide aviation leadership award
Sarasota-Bradenton International Airport President and CEO Rick Piccolo was recently awarded the 2024 Aviation Leadership Award by the Florida Airports Council. The award is presented to an airport professional who has demonstrated outstanding service and contributions to the Florida airport community. The award emphasizes Piccolo’s assistance over the last two...
Lower chance of storms to end August, higher to start September
SARASOTA, Fla. (WWSB) - We have one more day to set an August rainfall record at SRQ. Back in August 1981, we hit 24.42”. So far in 2024 our total is 23.55”. Other rain totals include 18.02” in Bradenton and 30.28” in Lakewood Ranch. We have one last chance for August rain on Saturday, but thunderstorms look minimal for Saturday. Then Sunday more widespread storms are likely for our first September rains, mainly in the late afternoon and evening. There’s no change in our weather pattern for the first week of the month. Typically our rainy-season afternoon storms start to taper off in late September.
Pilatus to Build Sales and Service Center in Florida
Pilatus Aircraft Ltd has signed an agreement with Sarasota Manatee Airport Authority officials to develop a factory-owned sales, design, and service center in Bradenton, Florida. The Airport Authority operates and manages Sarasota Bradenton International Airport. Seventeen acres on the north side of the airport are to be developed for construction of the new sales and service facility.
Nine Sarasota, Bradenton area companies make list of fastest growing companies in the U.S.
Nine Sarasota and Bradenton area companies made national publication Inc.'s list of the 5,000 fastest growing private companies in America. The list includes real estate, software development and professional reputation management companies and even a local retailer in business since 2003. ...
Hollywood comes to the Suncoast: A new western film highlights Florida's cinematic potential
MYAKKA CITY, Fla. — Known for its beautiful beaches, love for the arts, and cultural attractions, the Suncoast area of Florida, which includes St. Petersburg, Clearwater, Largo, Dunedin, Tarpon Springs, Tampa, Brandon, Ruskin, Sarasota, and Bradenton, is increasingly gaining attention on the silver screen. However, filming in Florida comes...
Car flooded car from Tropical Storm Debby? FEMA may be able to help Sarasota area owners
The Federal Emergency Management Agency can help Sarasota-Manatee area residents whose vehicles were damage by Tropical Strom Debby, according to an announcement Friday. A FEMA news release noted that assistance is usually limited to one vehicle and if an owner has another operating vehicle, they must submit a statement indicating an essential need for both vehicles to maintain the household. ...
10 Sarasota area restaurants open, 4 permanently close, 1 bar named among best in U.S.
August turned out to be one of the biggest months of the year for restaurant openings in Sarasota and Manatee counties, largely due to the luxurious, beachfront St. Regis Longboat Key Resort debuting multiple new dining and drinking venues. There were other exciting openings as well, including restaurants in downtown Sarasota and Lakewood...
Post election, Manatee County walks back plans for a parking garage on Anna Maria Island
Manatee County nixed plans to build a parking garage on Anna Maria Island and other unpopular decisions made by commissioners that were voted out during the primary election. The Manatee County Commission has been dominated by developer-friendly politicians represented by political consultant Anthony Pedicini for the past four years. This year's Republican primary...
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