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May 29, 2021 – Louise Bolger
May 14, 2021
By Jason Schaffer

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

TALLAHASSEE – The Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (FRLA) has released its legislative summary report highlighting bills that were passed and signed into law during the 2021 Florida legisla…
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May 10, 2021
By Jason Schaffer

Influencers, national media descend on AMI in tourism campaign

ANNA MARIA ISLAND – After a year of quarantine, visitors are beginning to once again plan vacations. With tourism being so vital to the economic well-being of Anna Maria Island and Manatee County in…
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May 9, 2021
By Louise Bolger
Castles in the Sand

Governments change; so do taxes

There always seems to be something to talk about as it relates to taxes. Tax liability for real estate investors and individual homeowners is continually changing, especially when there is a change i…
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May 3, 2021
By Joe Hendricks
Vacation rental bills defeated

Vacation rental bills defeated

TALLAHASSEE – The Florida Legislature’s latest attempt to give the state sole authority over vacation rental regulations has failed. When the Legislature concluded its 2021 session last Friday, tw…
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May 2, 2021
By Louise Bolger
Castles in the Sand

Good grief, it’s almost hurricane season

Let me be the first to welcome you to the 2021 North Atlantic hurricane season. Technically, it doesn’t start until June 1, however, based on what we lived through last hurricane season in the middle…
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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 9, 2025
11:45 am

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