Tourism

Travel Company Founder Named to 'A-List'

Malaka Hilton, the founder and president of Sarasota's Admiral Travel International, was recently recognized as an Egypt Specialist on Travel + Leisure’s 15th annual "A-List."

08/16/2016 Research by staff

Tourism

Research Documents Impact of 'Upbeat and Sincere' Responses By Hotels on Travel Websites

Hotels that provide upbeat and sincere replies at sites like Expedia and TripAdvisor can be perceived as genuine and caring toward guests, according to new research by professors at the University of South Florida Sarasota-Manatee.

08/12/2016 Research by staff

New hires

Rowing Park Hires New President and CEO

Suncoast Aquatic Nature Center Associates, Inc., the nonprofit that manages Nathan Benderson Park, recently hired Robert Sullivan as the organization’s president and CEO.

08/11/2016 Research by staff

Tourism

Selby Gardens, Michael's on East Begin Upgrades to Gardens Event Space

Marie Selby Botanical Gardens and Michael's on East on Thursday unveiled concept drawings for the expansion and enhancement of Selby's main event space.

08/11/2016 Research by staff

Tourism

USF Research Suggests Low Chance of Red Tide This Year

Conditions suggest that we should not expect red tide outbreaks along Florida's west coast this year, according to new research.

08/10/2016 Research by staff

New hires

Rowing Park Nonprofit Hires Program Manager

Meghan Farrell recently joined Suncoast Aquatic Nature Center Associates as the new program manager for Nathan Benderson Park.

08/05/2016 Research by staff

Tourism

Mixon Fruit Farms Expands Operation

A new farmhouse and recreation area target group meetings.

08/05/2016 By staff

Honors

Hospitality Dean Earns Top Award

Patrick Moreo, dean of USF Sarasota-Manatee's College of Hospitality & Tourism Leadership, was recently bestowed the top award at a recent meeting of the International Council on Hotel, Restaurant and Institutional Education.

07/29/2016 Research by staff

Recreation

TreeUmph! Grows

TreeUmph! Adventure Course, which opened its first location in Bradenton in 2013, is expanding into Pinellas County.

07/26/2016 Research by staff

Transportation

Frontier Airlines to Begin Nonstop Service From Punta Gorda

Frontier Airlines will begin nonstop flights from Punta Gorda Airport to Chicago, Philadelphia and Trenton, New Jersey, in late October.

07/26/2016 Research by staff

Transportation

Sarasota Airport Ranks Highly for Easy Parking

Sarasota Bradenton International Airport was recently ranked as the fifth best small-hub airport for easy-access parking.

07/19/2016 Research by staff

Tourism

Lifeguard Competition Coming to Siesta Key

Lifeguards from around the state will compete for medals at the U.S. Lifesaving Association Southeast Region Lifeguard Championships.

07/13/2016 Research by staff

Culture

New Hire to Research Possibility of Manatee County Arts, Culture and Heritage Council

A Manatee County group recently hired an independent contractor to research, develop and report on the possibility of an overarching arts, culture and heritage council for Manatee County.

07/08/2016 Research by staff

Travel

Tampa One of 10 American Cities Selected for Scheduled Flights to Havana

The U.S. Department of Transportation on Thursday proposed to select eight U.S. airlines to begin scheduled flights between a number of American cities—including Tampa—and Havana.

07/07/2016 Research by staff

Tourism

Free Online Panel Discussion Examines Brexit's Impact on Florida Tourism

Cihan Cobanoglu, a USF Sarasota-Manatee tourism expert, is organizing an online panel discussion to gauge the impact of Brexit on tourism from the U.K.

07/01/2016 Research by staff

Giving

Restaurants Raise Money for Orlando Terror Victims

To help victims and their families in the aftermath of the Pulse nightclub shooting in Orlando, Florida’s hospitality industry is hosting a statewide community event on Thursday, June 30.

06/29/2016 Research by staff

Sports

Tickets Now Available for BMX World Cup

Tickets for the UCI BMX Supercross World Cup, scheduled for Oct. 8-9, are now on sale at the event's new website. Prices range from $15 to $135.

06/16/2016 Research by staff

Tourism

County Marks Completion of Siesta Renourishment

Sarasota County celebrated the completion of a $21.5 million South Siesta Key Beach renourishment project on Monday.

06/13/2016 Research by staff

Tourism

Siesta Key Beach Ranked No. 2 in the Nation

Stephen Leatherman, known as 'Dr. Beach,' recently released his 2016 list of America’s Best Beaches. Siesta Key Beach came in at No. 2 in the new rankings.

05/26/2016 Research by staff

Tourism

Selby Gardens to Hide Free Passes Around Region

The promotion is intended to encourage year-round residents of Sarasota and Manatee counties to visit the gardens' grounds.

05/23/2016 Research by staff