Business News: Canadian Budget Airline, Alzheimer's Awareness

Sarasota FL

19 June, 2021

1:15 PM

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TAMPA BAY, FL — The St. Pete-Clearwater International Airport will welcome the Canadian budget airline Swoop. Paint Dunedin Purple raises Alzheimer's awareness and funds with the help of local businesses. And Enlightened Monkey Arts will light of the rooftop of Sarasota's Art Ovation Hotel. Check out these and other restaurant, retail and other business news from the Tampa Bay region that you might have missed this week. Paint Dunedin Purple Raises Funds, Awareness About Alzheimer's The annual event started by local resident Steve Olson has brought the city's business community together and has raised more than $20,000. Canadian Budget Airline Swoop Adds Clearwater To Destinations The airline will offer non-stop service to and from Toronto and Hamilton, Ontario, starting in November with tickets as low as $116. Area's Largest Whole Foods To Open In Midtown Tampa July 7 The new Whole Foods grocery store will sell more than 800 products made throughout Florida. Enlightened Monkey Arts To Transform Downtown Hotel Roof Monday The artists behind Enlightened Monkey Arts will light up the Art Ovation Hotel's roof with a projection mapping installation Monday night. Airport Expansion Planned, Passenger Traffic Grows Significantly The Sarasota-Bradenton International Airport has seen a 180 percent increase in passenger seats in 2021 compared to 2019. Vaccination Not Required If Cruising From FL: Royal Caribbean Unvaccinated guests must get tested for COVID-19 at the terminal, onboard. Certain areas of the ship only open to vaccinated people. Other Tampa Bay-area business news: Tampa Businessman's Initiative Provides Grills For FirefightersOver 100 Jobs Available At Westfield Brandon Career FairSprouts Fresh Market Bringing 100 Positions To BrandonFree Tampa Bay Lightning Swag At Westfield Brandon MallRoyal Caribbean Crew Tests Positive For COVID-19, Cruise Delayed2 New Manatees Welcomed At The Bishop Ahead Of Habitat ReopeningJeremiah's Italian Ice To Open Bradenton Store