Daily News Roundup: April 15, 2025
Record-Breaking Passenger Numbers at SRQ: March 2025 Marks Busiest Month in Airport History
For the month of March, 597,796 passengers traveled through Sarasota Bradenton International Airport, compared to 553,521 passengers in March 2024. This is an 8% increase and the highest number of passengers per month in the entire history of SRQ. During the initial three months of the 2025 calendar year, SRQ experienced a 1.1% growth in passenger traff…
Early Patrols Begin on Anna Maria Island Ahead of Sea Turtle Nesting Season
Anna Maria Island Turtle Watch and Shorebird Monitoring will begin daily beach patrols this Tuesday, kicking off preparations for the 2025 sea turtle nesting season, which officially starts May 1. The early start comes after several seasons of turtles laying eggs ahead of schedule in April.
Holmes Beach Unveils New Sea Turtle Flag in Celebration of 75th Anniversary
HOLMES BEACH – A new symbol of pride now flies over Holmes Beach City Hall as part of the city’s 75th anniversary celebration. Mayor Judy Titsworth and Digital and Media Strategist Matt McDonough unveiled a sea turtle-themed city flag this week, reflecting the community’s commitment to environmental stewardship and resilience.