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CENTRAL REGION
Bradenton Water Ferry - Bradenton - NOW OPEN: The Bradenton area is excited to welcome a brand new water ferry launching in 2024. This city-to-sand water taxi connects Bradenton to the Anna Maria City Pier, Bradenton Beach's Historic Bridge Street Pier and the Coquina Beach South Boat Ramp, making it even easier for residents and visitors to head to the beach! The service will run Friday through Sunday (additional days may be added) from 10:30 a.m. until 9:30 p.m., and can accommodate up to 49 passengers. One way tickets for adults will run $8, $6 for seniors and $5 for children, with children under 3 riding for free.
SOUTHERN REGION
Key West International Airport - Key West - 2025: Airline seat capacity is increasing into Key West International Airport (EYW) and the facility is currently undergoing a major Concourse A expansion. The expansion is set for completion in the first quarter of 2025, with a planned eighth gate slated to open by early 2026. United Airlines is to begin daily nonstop flights Dec. 21 to EYW on 126-seat Boeing 737-700 aircraft from Chicago O’Hare, Houston’s George Bush Intercontinental and Washington D.C.’s Dulles international airports, replacing its 70-seat Embraer 170 aircraft on those three routes. JetBlue Airways has resumed its seasonal service from Boston to EYW with daily nonstop service on 140-seat Airbus A220-300 planes through April 30, 2024. Planned new airport venues include a First Call Beach Bar at baggage claim, Chili’s restaurant, Farm 2 Air Market and Southern Point bar for the seating area at gates 5 and 6. Visit eyw.com or call 305-809-5200.
South Dade Rapid Transit - Miami - 2025: Miami public transportation is also on the move. One of the most anticipated projects is the all-new South Dade Rapid Transit Project, which broke ground in June of 2021 and is projected to be completed by 2025. The Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) route extends approximately 20 miles, and connects numerous municipalities from the South Dadeland Metrorail Station, including Homestead and Florida City.