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Feb 7, 2022 – Joe Hendricks
January 17, 2022
By Jason Schaffer
SRQ continues to break records

SRQ continues to break records

SARASOTA – If it seems like there are more people on Anna Maria Island, it’s not an illusion. According to new information and statistics released by Sarasota Bradenton International Airport (SRQ)…
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January 15, 2022
By Louise Bolger
Castles in the Sand

Changing real estate times

There is a Chinese curse that declares, “May you live in interesting times.” What we’re living through may be a curse or a blessing as it relates to real estate, and I predict we won’t know for quite…
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January 10, 2022
By Jason Schaffer
Water quality key to tourism

Water quality key to tourism

ANNA MARIA – While Sarasota Bay is healthier than it was in the 1970s and 1980s, it’s not as healthy as it was 15 years ago.  That little-known fact is a serious concern to Dave Tomasko, executive d…
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January 9, 2022
By Louise Bolger
Castles in the Sand

Price, commissions and marketing

What’s the common denominator in the real estate market? The sale price, the commission you pay to brokers and the marketing techniques. All three of these topics are creating headlines in the new ye…
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January 2, 2022
By Louise Bolger
Castles in the Sand

Did you get a 3D printer for Christmas?

If you’re old enough, you may remember the 1970 book by Alvin Toffler with the title, “Future Shock.” In the book, Toffler explained that future shock was too much change in too short a period of tim…
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December 27, 2021
By Louise Bolger
Castles in the Sand

Will you be a new Florida resident in the new year?

The secret is out: Florida is one of the best states in the country to live in. We’ve got the weather, we’ve got the waterfront on three sides of the state, we don’t have a state income tax or a stat…
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December 19, 2021
By Jason Schaffer
State of tourism looking good

Tourism looking healthy

ANNA MARIA – Every other month, Research Data Services’ Anne Wittine addresses the Manatee County Tourist Development Council (TDC) to update them on the state of tourism not only for the Island, but…
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December 19, 2021
By Jason Schaffer
CVB hires new Communications Manager

CVB hires new communications manager

ANNA MARIA – The Manatee County Tourist Development Council (TDC) met the new Convention and Visitors Bureau Communications Manager, Nick Azzara, at its meeting last week. The communications manag…
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December 19, 2021
By Louise Bolger
Castles in the Sand

Are you a risk taker?

Taking a risk is part of life. Making decisions that have a long-term effect like marriage, having children and getting a new job are difficult and always risky. Up until this past COVID year and a h…
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December 3, 2021
By Louise Bolger
Castles in the Sand

What’s Surfside got to do with it?

Florida is a big state, but not big enough to ignore disasters that happen four hours away. In June, when the Champlain Towers South condo in Surfside collapsed, we all knew there would be more to…
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April 9, 2025
11:45 am

The Off-Stage Ladies of the Island Players, April luncheon meeting