Sarasota Bradenton International Airport

Sarasota Bradenton International Airport is one of a handful across that country that are using private companies at checkpoints. On "Florida Matters Live & Local," the airport's president and CEO explains why.

A Florida woman says her own birth plan was overridden when a hospital sought legal intervention. The case was argued before a judge over Zoom – while she was in labor.

The city of Sarasota typically protects grand trees, but says it can't intervene.

The city of Sarasota requires a permit to take down what are called grand trees, including live oaks, in most cases.

The FAA has final say in transactions like this. More direction on next steps could come from the Sarasota Manatee Airport Authority board, which is nominated by the governor.

If you are flying out of Tampa Bay for Thanksgiving, airport officials have advice for smooth travels.

The situation could mean delays for other sports fields that New College wants to build on airport-owned land.

The current president and CEO, Rick Piccolo, will retire in October after three decades in Sarasota.

New College's baseball team plays home games at IMG Academy in Bradenton. The new ballpark would be on its Sarasota campus.

The Sarasota-Manatee airport authority CEO said he rescinded the offer after it became clear the FAA was not likely to approve it.

The sale of airport land has to be approved by the Federal Aviation Administration, which blocked the deal in April, citing numerous problems.

Tampa airport officials say that bad weather was to blame for the surge in delays and cancellations.