Press Releases

Electric Vehicle Charging Stations

SARASOTA BRADENTON INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT OFFERING ELECTRIC VEHICLE CHARGING STATIONS Monday, May 23, 2016 Sarasota/Manatee Distribution Demonstrating its commitment to sustainability initiatives, customer service, and the local community, the Sarasota Manatee Airport Authority (SMAA) is pleased to...

Rectrix Aerodrome Center at SRQ Earns DASSP Approval as DCA Gateway

RECTRIX AERODROME CENTER AT SRQ EARNS DASSP APPROVAL AS DCA GATEWAY For Immediate Release/Wednesday, November 5, 2014 Fixed Base Operator (FBO) Rectrix Aerodrome Center (Rectrix), located at the Sarasota Bradenton International Airport (SRQ), received approval by TSA to become a Gateway FBO for...

SRQ Police Chief Graduates from FBI National Academy

For Immediate Release Tuesday, October 7, 2014 SARASOTA MANATEE AIRPORT AUTHORITY POLICE CHIEF GRADUATES FROM FBI NATIONAL ACADEMY Chief James Carlino of the Sarasota Manatee Airport Authority (SMAA) Police Department completed one of the most prestigious law enforcement training programs in the...

2014 SRQ Passenger Aircraft Disaster Response Exercise (PADRE)

Sarasota/Bradenton, Friday, April 11, 2014 For Immediate Release Sarasota/Manatee Distribution 2014 SRQ PASSENGER AIRCRAFT DISASTER RESPONSE EXERCISE (PADRE) The Sarasota Bradenton International Airport (SRQ) will conduct their triennial Emergency Disaster Drill on Wednesday, April 16, 2014, from 3...

Siesta Beach is Number One in the Nation

Siesta Beach is Number One in the Nation Those who live and vacation in Sarasota, Fla., have long recognized Siesta Beach as a natural treasure. Today, the rest of the world was let in on the secret when Dr. Stephen P. Leatherman, aka "Dr. Beach," named Siesta Beach "America's Best Beach" as part of...