Press Releases

Allegiant began service from Sarasota Bradenton International Airport (SRQ) to Portsmouth International Airport (PSM) in New Hampshire on Saturday, November 23, 2024. To celebrate, Allegiant is offering one-way fares on the new route. Please see attached Allegiant press release. ### Contact...

SRQ is pleased to share the following Breeze Airways press release. See attached for further details. ### For additional information contact: Rick Piccolo SRQ President, Chief Executive Officer Tel. (941) 359-2770, extension 4200 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Breeze Debuts Service to Portland and Akron...

The Sarasota Bradenton International Airport President and Chief Executive Officer Fredrick (Rick) Piccolo formally announced his retirement date at the SMAA Board meeting today where the engagement of a professional search firm was finalized. Piccolo will retire June 30, 2025, and continue to serve...

Allegiant Air announces new nonstop service to Albany, NY (ALB), Elmira, NY (ELM), Greenville, SC (GSP), Knoxville, TN (TYS), Lexington, KY (LEX), Moline, IL (MLI). Omaha, NE (OMA), Roanoke, VA (ROA) from Sarasota Bradenton International Airport. “As we approach the grand opening of our new...

SRQ is pleased to share the following Breeze Airways press release. See attached for further details. ### For additional information contact: Rick Piccolo SRQ President, Chief Executive Officer Tel. (941) 359-2770, extension 4200 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Breeze Returns Nonstop Service to New York...

SRQ is pleased to share the following Frontier Airlines press release. See attached for further details. ### For additional information contact: Rick Piccolo SRQ President, Chief Executive Officer Tel. (941) 359-2770, extension 4200 Frontier Airlines Announces Nonstop Service Sarasota Bradenton...

The Florida Airports Council (FAC) presented Fredrick J. Piccolo, A.A.E., President, Chief Executive Officer of the Sarasota Manatee Airport Authority, the 2024 Aviation Leadership Award. This award is presented to an airport professional who has demonstrated outstanding service and contributions to...

Tennis Hall of Famer Nick Bollettieri was honored with a memorial tribute display on Wednesday, August 7, 2024, at SRQ. Over 100 friends, family, former students, coaches, and industry leaders were in attendance. Prominently displayed on the first floor near baggage claim, it presents a timeline and...

SRQ is pleased to share the following Breeze Airways press release. See attached for further details. ### For additional information contact: Rick Piccolo SRQ President, Chief Executive Officer Tel. (941) 359-2770, extension 4200 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Breeze Airways Doubling Down on Connecticut with...

Breeze announces new service from SRQ to Westchester County-New York, NY; Akron-Canton, OH; Portland, ME; Long Island-Islip, NY; Raleigh-Durham, NC; and Richmond, VA – as well as one stop/no plane change BreezeThru service to Syracuse, NY. This new service has expanded SRQ's offerings to include a...

SRQ is pleased to share Avelo Airlines press release. See attached for further details. For additional information contact: Fredrick J. Piccolo SRQ President, Chief Executive Officer Tel. (941) 359-2770, extension 4200 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Avelo Airlines Continues Growth in Sarasota / Bradenton...

SRQ is pleased to share the following Allegiant Air press release. See attached for further details. "We are pleased that Allegiant Air will be introducing a new nonstop destination to Sarasota Bradenton International Airport. Portsmouth, NH (PSM) will be Allegiant’s 28th nonstop destination from...

For the month of June 337,656 passengers traveled through the Sarasota Bradenton International Airport, a 9.2% increase compared to 309,127 passengers in June 2023. The 12-month activity through June 2024 totaled 4,464,157 passengers, a 7.7% increase compared to 4,144,917 passengers for the 12...

SRQ is pleased to release that American Airlines will launch daily nonstop service to New York City, NY (LGA) beginning November 5, 2024. “We are thrilled to announce that American Airlines will be adding New York City, NY (LGA) as their sixth nonstop destination from SRQ. Currently, American...

SRQ is pleased to announce that Allegiant begins service today, June 12, 2024, from Sarasota Bradenton International Airport (SRQ) to Plattsburgh, New York (PBG). Please see the following Allegiant press release. ### Contact: Fredrick J. Piccolo, President, CEO Sarasota Bradenton International...

SRQ is pleased to share the following Sheltair press release. See attached for further details. For additional information contact: Fredrick J. Piccolo SRQ President, Chief Executive Officer Tel. (941) 359-2770, extension 4200 SARASOTA, FL / May 1, 2024 / AVIATION NEWS – Sheltair, a leading provider...

For the month of March 553,521 passengers traveled through the Sarasota Bradenton International Airport, a 7.5% increase compared to 514,889 passengers in March 2023. The 12-month activity through March 2024 totaled 4,415,951 passengers, a 9% increase compared to 4,048,419 passengers for the 12...

SRQ is pleased to share the following Breeze press release. See attached for further details. For additional information contact: Fredrick J. Piccolo SRQ President, Chief Executive Officer Tel. (941) 359-2770, extension 4200 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Breeze Airways Marks Major Milestone in March...

For the month of February 430,348 passengers traveled through the Sarasota Bradenton International Airport, a 9% increase compared to 393,807 passengers in February 2023. The 12-month activity through February 2024 totaled 4,377,319 passengers, a 10% increase compared to 3,976,376 passengers for the...

For the month of January 395,993 passengers traveled through the Sarasota Bradenton International Airport, a 5% increase compared to 377,617 passengers in January 2023. The 12-month activity through January 2024 totaled 4,340,778 passengers, a 10.65% increase compared to 3,923,034 passengers for the...

SRQ is pleased to share the following Allegiant Air press release. See attached for further details. For additional information contact: Fredrick J. Piccolo SRQ President, Chief Executive Officer Tel. (941) 359-2770, extension 4200 Allegiant Announces New Route to New York with One-Way Fares as Low...

Calendar year 2023 proved to be another record-breaking year for SRQ with over 4.3 million passengers using the Sarasota Bradenton International Airport (SRQ). For the month of December 406,113 passengers traveled through the Sarasota Bradenton International Airport, a 7.5% increase compared to 377...

For the month of November 377,272 passengers traveled through the Sarasota Bradenton International Airport, a 5% increase compared to 359,488 passengers in November 2022. The 12-month activity through November 2023 totals 4,294,064 passengers, a 12.5% increase compared to 3,817,099 passengers for...

For the month of October 334,532 passengers traveled through the Sarasota Bradenton International Airport, an 8.6% increase compared to 308,012 passengers in October 2022. The 12-month activity through October 2023 totals 4,276,280 passengers, a 13.15% increase compared to 3,779,254 passengers for...

SRQ is pleased to share Avelo Airlines press release. See attached for further details. For additional information contact: Fredrick J. Piccolo SRQ President, Chief Executive Officer Tel. (941) 359-2770, extension 4200 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Avelo Airlines Takes Flight with New Nonstop Service to...

The Federal Aviation Administration’s Southern Region Airports Division has named Fredrick J. Piccolo, AAE, President, Chief Executive Officer of the Sarasota Manatee Airport Authority, the 2022 Air Carrier Airport Manager of the Year. This award is given to an airport professional who exemplifies...

For the month of September, 230,685 passengers traveled through the Sarasota Bradenton International Airport, a 21% increase compared to 190,405 passengers in September 2022. The 12-month activity through September 2023 totals 4,249,760 passengers, a 13% increase compared to 3,746,571 passengers for...

The Sarasota Bradenton International Airport reports a 10% increase in total passenger numbers as summer travel season concludes. During the month of August 2023, 261,091 passengers traveled through SRQ, an increase of 10% as compared to August 2022 despite the impact of Hurricane Idalia, which shut...

NOTICE OF PROPOSED GOAL FOR PARTICIPATION BY DISADVANTAGED BUSINESS ENTERPRISES IN FEDERALLY FUNDED CONTRACTS AT SARASOTA BRADENTON INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT (SRQ) In accordance with 49 CFR Part 26, the Sarasota Manatee Airport Authority (SMAA) maintains a Disadvantaged Business Enterprise Program...

Breeze unveils its “Make It Happen” sale, its biggest sale ever. See attached Breeze Airways press release for further details. For additional information contact: Rick Piccolo SRQ President, Chief Executive Officer Tel. (941) 359-2770, extension 4200 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Breeze Offers 50% Off Base...

As Hurricane Idalia approaches, the Sarasota Bradenton International Airport (SRQ) will close to all air traffic and the terminal will be locked and secured beginning at 7pm today, Tuesday, August 29th. SRQ plans to reopen at 8am tomorrow, August 30th, pending damage assessment. Travelers should...

Breeze announces its first ever ‘percent off’ promotion for fall travel between September 5 and December 19, 2023. See Attached Breeze Airways press release for further details. For additional information contact: Rick Piccolo SRQ President, Chief Executive Officer Tel. (941) 359-2770, extension...

Last month 323,396 passengers traveled through the Sarasota Bradenton International Airport, compared to 283,125 passengers in July 2022. This represents an increase of 14%. The 12-month activity through July 2023 totals 4,185,188 passengers, a 12% increase compared to 3,752,032 passengers for the...

Today, the Sarasota Manatee Airport Authority (SMAA) announced the opening of our new and improved Cell Phone Lot at the Sarasota Bradenton International Airport. It is located at 1180 Rental Car Road, Sarasota, Florida, directly across from the previous temporary location, and offers easy access...

SRQ is pleased to share Avelo Airlines press release. See attached for further details. For additional information contact: Fredrick J. Piccolo SRQ President, Chief Executive Officer Tel. (941) 359-2770, extension 4200 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Avelo Airlines Announces New Nonstop Service to...

The Sarasota Bradenton International Airport is proud to participate in the Hidden Disabilities Sunflower Program to aid individuals with non-visible disabilities and provide the support they need while traveling through SRQ. This voluntary program for airport passengers identifies hidden...

Last month 309,127 passengers traveled through the Sarasota Bradenton International Airport, compared to 288,058 passengers in June of 2022. This represents an increase of 7%. The 12-month activity through June 2023 totals 4,144,917 passengers, a 9% increase compared to 3,795,854 passengers for the...

SRQ is pleased to share Breeze’s “Stretch it Out” summer sale. See attached Breeze Airways press release for further details. For additional information contact: Rick Piccolo SRQ President, Chief Executive Officer Tel. (941) 359-2770, extension 4200 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Breeze Airways Helps...

SRQ is pleased to announce that Breeze begins service Sunday, July 2nd, 2023, from Sarasota Bradenton International Airport (SRQ) to Providence, RI (PVD). ### For additional information contact: Rick Piccolo SRQ President, Chief Executive Officer Tel. (941) 359-2770, extension 4200 FOR IMMEDIATE...

For the month of May, 342,837 passengers traveled through the Sarasota Bradenton International Airport, a 3% increase compared to 332,431 passengers in May 2022. The 12-month activity through May 2023 totals 4,123,848 passengers, an 8% increase compared to 3,820,705 passengers for the 12 months...

SRQ and Dolphin/Hawthorne Aviation will be supporting the Airborne Tactical Advantage Company (ATAC) from June 4 – June 14. ATAC is the world’s largest outsourced civilian tactical airborne training organization. They maintain a versatile and highly capable fleet of transonic and supersonic aircraft...

Last month 451,036 passengers traveled through the Sarasota Bradenton International Airport, compared to 386,013 passengers in April 2022. This is a 17% increase and is the highest number of passengers for the month of April. The 12-month activity through April 2023 totals 4,113,442 passengers, a 9%...

Last month 514,889 passengers traveled through the Sarasota Bradenton International Airport, compared to 442,846 passengers in March 2022. This is a 16% increase and is the highest number of passengers for the month of March and for any month in the entire history of SRQ. The 12-month activity...

Breeze Airways announces extended flight schedule and spring sale. See attached Breeze Airways press release for further details. For additional information contact: Rick Piccolo SRQ President, Chief Executive Officer Tel. (941) 359-2770, extension 4200 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Breeze Airways Extends...

The Sarasota Bradenton International Airport held a groundbreaking ceremony today to celebrate the construction of the terminal expansion project. Connected to the east end of the ticket wing, the new 5-gate terminal will cover 75,300 sq ft. The facility will include a 4-Lane security checkpoint and...

Last month 393,807 passengers traveled through the Sarasota Bradenton International Airport, compared to 340,465 passengers in February 2022. This is a 16% increase and is the highest number of passengers for the month of February in the history of SRQ. The 12-month activity thru February 2023...

Breeze announces its “Fresh Take: Spring Break” sale for spring travel through April and May. See attached Breeze Airways press release for further details. For additional information contact: Rick Piccolo SRQ President, Chief Executive Officer Tel. (941) 359-2770, extension 4200 FOR IMMEDIATE...

The Sarasota Bradenton International Airport (SRQ) will conduct their triennial Emergency Disaster Drill on Wednesday, February 22, 2023, from 1900 to 2200 with mutual aid partners from Sarasota and Manatee Counties, and State and Federal agencies. Local Media is invited to attend this drill to...

Please see attached press release from Avelo Airlines. For additional information contact: Rick Piccolo SRQ President, Chief Executive Officer Tel. (941) 359-2770, extension 4200 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Avelo Airlines Takes Off with New Nonstop Service from Sarasota-Bradenton to Raleigh-Durham, NC...

Breeze announces new service to Providence, RI beginning July 13, 2023. See attached press release. ### For additional information contact: Rick Piccolo SRQ President, Chief Executive Officer Tel. (941) 359-2770, extension 4200 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Breeze Announces New Nonstop to Providence from...

Breeze has expanded its “Get Off The Couch” sale for travel through March. See attached Breeze Airways press release for further details. For additional information contact: Rick Piccolo SRQ President, Chief Executive Officer Tel. (941) 359-2770, extension 4200 BREEZE EXTENDS “GET OFF THE COUCH!”...

SRQ is pleased to share Breeze’s “Get off the Couch” Sarasota-Bradenton sale. See attached Breeze Airways press release for further details. For additional information contact: Rick Piccolo SRQ President, Chief Executive Officer Tel. (941) 359-2770, extension 4200 BREEZE SAYS: “GET OFF THE COUCH!”...

Last month 377,775 passengers traveled through the Sarasota Bradenton International Airport, compared to 347,268 passengers in December 2021. This represents an increase of 8.8%. Passengers traveling through the airport in calendar year 2022 totaled 3,847,606. This is a 21.6% increase over the...

2023 Bucket List Destinations from Sarasota-Bradenton Breeze announces low Bucket List airfares from SRQ. See attached, Breeze press release for further details. ### For additional information contact: Rick Piccolo SRQ President, Chief Executive Officer Tel. (941) 359-2770, extension 4200 FOR...

Tuesday, October 1, 2013 PRESS RELEASE For Immediate Release Sarasota/Manatee Distribution SRQ to have 2nd Daily United Flight to Chicago for Peak Season Sarasota / Bradenton, Tuesday October 1, 2013. The Sarasota Manatee Airport Authority is pleased to announce that due to increased demand, United...

Sarasota - Bradenton, Tuesday March 12, 2013 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Sarasota/Manatee/Tampa Bay Distribution Sarasota Bradenton International Launches New Viral Video Featuring Parkour and an American Ninja Warrior Competitor Sarasota Bradenton International (SRQ) is launching a unique and unusual...