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Tourism numbers rise
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Tourism numbers rise

Apr 22, 2024 – Jason Schaffer
December 23, 2023
By Jason Schaffer
Year in Review: Tourism

Year in Review: Tourism

Journal featured a full-page article about Anna Maria’s 34216 zip code being the second most expensive in Florida. It ranked second only to the ultra-exclusive Fisher Island in Miami, which is home t…
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November 7, 2023
By Jason Schaffer
Artificial intelligence cracking down on party houses

Artificial intelligence cracking down on party houses

ANNA MARIA ISLAND – Vacation rental company Airbnb is employing artificial intelligence to help reduce the number of properties rented for the exclusive purpose of throwing a party. The purpose of t…
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November 1, 2023
By Jason Schaffer

Idalia nudged tourism down slightly

ANNA MARIA – Hurricane Idalia caused many travelers to cancel their trips to Anna Maria Island in August, Research Data Services’ Ann Wittine told the Manatee County Tourist Development Council (TDC)…
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September 19, 2023
By Leslie Lake
County changes historical property oversight

County changes historical property oversight

CORTEZ – A proposal to shift the oversight of historical properties from the Manatee County Clerk’s Office to the Sports and Leisure Division was contested by those in the historical community at a S…
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September 1, 2023
By Jason Schaffer
Tourism numbers stay strong on Anna Maria Island

Tourism numbers stay strong on Anna Maria Island

ANNA MARIA – Research Data Services’ (RDS) Ann Wittine presented an optimistic state of tourism update to the Manatee County Tourist Development Council (TDC) on Aug. 21 at The Center of Anna Maria I…
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August 22, 2023
By Leslie Lake
CRA votes to discontinue tram funding

CRA votes to discontinue tram funding

BRADENTON BEACH – The Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) board voted unanimously to discontinue funding the Old Town Tram at an Aug. 15 budget meeting. The potential defunding of the tram comes on…
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June 12, 2023
By Jason Schaffer
AMI tourism numbers remain strong

AMI tourism numbers remain strong

ANNA MARIA – Research Data Services’ (RDS) Ann Wittine presented her state of tourism update to members of the Manatee County Tourist Development Council (TDC) on June 5 at a meeting held at The Cent…
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May 8, 2023
By Jason Schaffer
BACVB first in Florida to partner with Leave No Trace

BACVB first in Florida to partner with Leave No Trace

SARASOTA – The Bradenton Area Convention and Visitors Bureau’s (BACVB) Love it Like a Local campaign, launched in 2022, has helped visitors to Anna Maria Island and other area destinations understand…
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May 1, 2023
By Jason Schaffer
Tourism numbers in for February

Tourism numbers in for February

BRADENTON – Research Data Services’ (RDS) Ann Wittine presented an optimistic state of tourism update to the Manatee County Tourist Development Council (TDC) on April 24. According to the latest ava…
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April 26, 2023
By Jason Schaffer
Big changes could be coming to the Coquina Beach Trail.

TDC approves proposal to use Coquina Beach Trail for shuttles

BRADENTON BEACH – The Manatee County Tourist Development Council (TDC) is recommending a plan to Manatee County commissioners to widen the Coquina Beach Trail for shuttles. The trail is a paved pa…
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