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Completion of River Road widening in Sarasota County provides safer drive, evacuation alternative
The project expands five miles of River Road from two lanes to six lanes between U.S. 41 and I-75, tripling roadway capacity and providing significant congestion relief for Southwest Florida residents, businesses, and visitors.

Manasota Beach Road expansion opponents get their day in court
The project’s primary challenger has requested a delay, citing a ‘humanly impossible’ timeline.

Allegiant announces new St. Pete-Boston flights, plus Sarasota-Providence route
Two affordable new northeast travel routes are coming to the area, thanks to Allegiant. The airline today announced a slew of new spring 2027 routes, including direct flights from St. […]