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...

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...

The Island Players to reopen for 73rd season

ANNA MARIA - Manatee County’s oldest community theater, The Island Players, will be reopening after a hiatus of more than a year due to...

‘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...

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...

Jason Schaffer

Sun correspondent Jason Schaffer covers tourism, the arts, Anna Maria Elementary School, law enforcement, and the Anna Maria Island Chamber of Commerce. Email