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Alcohol-to-go one of many wins for restaurant, lodging industries

May 14, 2021 – Jason Schaffer
April 30, 2021
By Jason Schaffer
Bradenton Anna Maria Island Longboat Key

Tourism on the rebound as visitors lengthen their stays

BRADENTON – After struggling to stay afloat throughout the worst of the COVID pandemic, area businesses may be getting some relief with people once again coming through their doors. In her monthly s…
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April 30, 2021
By Jason Schaffer
Sarasota Bradenton International Airport soaring despite COVID

Sarasota Bradenton International Airport soaring despite COVID

SARASOTA – While many of the nation’s airports are seeing a small to moderate rebound after last year’s record low air travel numbers due to COVID-19, Sarasota Bradenton International Airport (SRQ) i…
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April 26, 2021
By Louise Bolger
Castles in the Sand

Home prices, new construction soaring

It seems like new home construction and home renovations are taking over Manatee County. If you dare to take a ride east of the beach, you’ll run into new construction starting on Cortez Road, then o…
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April 19, 2021
By Jason Schaffer

‘Love It Like A Local’ marketing campaign kicks off

BRADENTON – The Bradenton Area Convention and Visitors Bureau (CVB) today announced the launch of a marketing campaign, “Love It Like A Local,” designed to encourage tourists to visit responsibly at…
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April 19, 2021
By Louise Bolger
Castles in the Sand

Foreclosure in the time of COVID-19

Foreclosure has taken on a whole new meaning this past year. Yes, your home may be in foreclosure or approaching foreclosure because of job loss impacting your financial situation, but you could also…
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April 12, 2021
By Jason Schaffer
Piney Point spill may have ripple effect on tourism

Piney Point spill may have ripple effect on tourism

ANNA MARIA ISLAND – The potential harm from the Piney Point wastewater spill could go beyond impacting water quality and wildlife to affecting tourism. Some soon-to-be visitors from around the cou…
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April 11, 2021
By Louise Bolger
Castles in the Sand

Are we in a boom or a bust?

Happy tax day! Well, maybe not, since tax day has been extended another month. With so much going on in the world and in the country, it’s easy to forget about some things that are traditional and in…
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April 3, 2021
By Louise Bolger
Castles in the Sand

No inventory, no sales?

Remember last March – the week the country shut down – and you raced to the supermarket to stock up on food and toilet paper? My biggest shock was going to Publix on March 17 and seeing about a quart…
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March 28, 2021
By Louise Bolger
Castles in the Sand

Commissions vs. technology: Local knowledge rules

I’ve never met a seller who didn’t cringe a little at closing when the brokers’ commission checks are cut. They know intellectually that brokers have to be paid, but they frequently never really thin…
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March 20, 2021
By Louise Bolger
Castles in the Sand

Priced out of single-family homes? Try a condo

It’s wild out there, and if you read my column last week, you’ll understand just how wild it is. The value of homes on Anna Maria Island is soaring, and it’s not uncommon to see listings not just ove…
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April 9, 2025
11:45 am

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