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Business News: Canadian Budget Airline, Alzheimer’s Awareness

In other Tampa Bay-area business news, the area's largest Whole Foods to open soon, vaccines not required for Royal Caribbean's FL cruisers.

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Although travel between the United States and Canada continues to be prohibited because of the coronavirus pandemic, the airline anticipates being able to offer travel to and from Florida starting in November.
Although travel between the United States and Canada continues to be prohibited because of the coronavirus pandemic, the airline anticipates being able to offer travel to and from Florida starting in November. (Swoop Airlines)

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.

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Paint Dunedin Purple Raises Funds, Awareness About Alzheimer's

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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

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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.

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