Laura Finaldi
Herald-Tribune
Sarasota, FL, United States
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Last-minute holiday shopping? Here's where you can go Christmas Eve in Sarasota-Bradenton
You may have procrastinated on your Christmas shopping until the very last minute, but there is hope. → Read More
Florida airports − and SRQ − set record for gun confiscation, TSA says
As of Dec. 20, 20 guns had been confiscated at Sarasota Bradenton International Airport in 2022. → Read More
Sarasota retail reporter, columnist says farewell: Thank you, 'What's in Store' readers
After nearly five years of covering retail news in Sarasota and Bradenton, Laura Finaldi departs, recalling notable stories. → Read More
For maximum merriment, arrive early; it's a busy holiday travel season in Sarasota-Bradenton
At Sarasota Bradenton airport, 122,751 outbound seats are booked between Dec. 21-Jan. 2. Even so, most holiday travelers will be driving. → Read More
No Rays spring training in Port Charlotte this year
The Tampa Bay Rays will not host spring training this year in Charlotte County because of damage sustained during Hurricane Ian. → Read More
Despite dated name, analysts project strong Cyber Monday
As online sales stretch throughout November, is there still a place for Cyber Monday? → Read More
On Black Friday in Sarasota, some early risers got what they came for
Sarasota shoppers were up bright and early on Black Friday in search of good deals -- and in some cases, just good vibes. → Read More
Sarasota businesses prepare for the holiday shopping season
Despite economic pressures and events like Hurricane Ian, retail stores across Sarasota are getting prepared for the holiday season. → Read More
Memories of shopping Black Fridays past
Black Friday was, and in some ways still remains, a major time of the year for many anxious shoppers. → Read More
Sarasota County 'penny tax' extension headed for easy win
The Sarasota County 'penny tax' extension passed easily on Tuesday Night, keeping the sales tax within the county at 7% through 2039. → Read More
What happened? Sarasota drops out of Top 10 list of best places to retire in the US
Sarasota, ranked No. 1 in 2021, fell several spots on U.S. News & World Report's annual list. → Read More
New 'Together We Shine' Tervis tumbler to benefit Florida Disaster Fund
Florida First Lady Casey DeSantis was in Venice to announce a partnership between Tervis and a fund designed to help those impacted by Hurricane Ian. → Read More
How to avoid getting scammed while you're recovering from Hurricane Ian
Here's how to recognize a scam post-hurricane -- and how to avoid them. → Read More
Detwiler's reopens two additional stores after Hurricane Ian
Detwiler's Farm Market has reopened almost all of its locations after Hurricane Ian. → Read More
Gov. DeSantis says Hurricane Ian left North Port with worst standing water in Florida
After taking a short airboat ride through some flooded North Port neighborhoods, Governor Ron DeSantis said the standing water there is the worst in the state. → Read More
Myakka City woman dies after ATV overturns, may be attributed to Hurricane Ian
A 22-year-old Myakka City woman died after an ATV overturned in a washed-out area. The death may be counted as the result of Hurricane Ian. → Read More
August passenger traffic at Sarasota Bradenton airport dips slightly
Passenger traffic at Sarasota Bradenton International Airport fell slightly in August but is expected to outpace last year again by October. → Read More
Wilde car dealerships sold to Morgan Auto Group of Tampa
Wilde Automotive Family of Sarasota has sold its car dealerships to Morgan Auto Group of Tampa. → Read More
Passenger traffic at Sarasota Bradenton airport softened in July
Fuel costs, staffing shortages and threats of inflation and recession led to the traffic reduction at Sarasota Bradenton International Airport. → Read More
Back to school shopping will hold steady despite inflation
Price increases and spending on necessities are driving this back to school shopping season. → Read More