Vacation Rentals Approved in Sarasota and Manatee Counties

After nearly two months of Governor DeSantis’s executive order suspending vacation rentals, Manatee and Sarasota counties received approval to reopen short term rentals. Vacation rentals standards and guidelines have changed to align directly with the Governor’s Safe. Smart. Step-By-Step Plan for Reopening Florida to keep not only the visitors safe, but the rental owners, and hospitality staff as well.  Continue reading “Vacation Rentals Approved in Sarasota and Manatee Counties”

The Florida Department of Transportation recommends a 65-foot-high fixed bridge to replace the Cortez Bridge.

FDOT’s six year project development and environmental study concluded last month, with the recommendation to replace the aging Cortez Bridge connecting mainland Manatee County to Anna Maria Island. Continue reading “The Florida Department of Transportation recommends a 65-foot-high fixed bridge to replace the Cortez Bridge.”