Brian Ries

Sarasota

Engagement Editor at Sarasota Herald-Tribune

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Articles

Where does Breeze Airways fly to from Sarasota Bradenton International Airport (SRQ)?

Feb 4, 2025 | heraldtribune.com | Brian Ries

Though Allegiant Air offers the most nonstop destinations from Sarasota Bradenton International Airport with more than 35 routes, Breeze Airways has dramatically expanded its presence at SRQ and now offers 10 nonstop routes from Sarasota. The major expansion began last year, when Breeze Airways started seven new routes from SRQ. Like many "discount" airlines, Breeze focuses on flights to and from non-hub cities, which has become a major source of growth for SRQ.
Will Sarasota experience another Tropical Storm Debby, like it did in 2012?

Aug 2, 2024 | heraldtribune.com | Brian Ries

In 2012, Tropical Storm Debby — a relatively weak player on the spectrum of storms — wreaked havoc in Sarasota and Manatee counties. According to Herald-Tribune reporting, the storm's "incessant rains and gusting winds overloaded waste-water plants and left more than 10,000 without power" in the area. Sarasota and Manatee counties may be set for a repeat, as tropical wave Invest97L heads our way.