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SPECIAL REPORT
RECESSION OR NO RECESSION The barrage of often confusing and contradictory, headache-inducing economyrelated news adds to the already high stress of running a business. This guide to what’s next helps take the edge off. PAGES 7-15.
STRATEGIES
DATA SNAPSHOT
Big Screen
Danger Zone
New repor t h ig h l ig hts t he issues, namely with attorney fees, in reforming Florida’s insurance market. PAGE 6
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
ECONOMY
Remote Control
Top Shelf
Benefits company makes plans to hire 100 people in Tampa — to work in the office, not from home. PAGE 5
DON’T MISS
Price-sensitive grocery shoppers eye an inflation-era reprieve with some private label goods and produce. PAGE 8
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Cool Down
The residential real estate market, after the frenzied run, might be plateauing, even a little bit. PAGE 14
COMMERCIAL REAL ESTATE
Move Ahead
Several projects, some requiring a c it i z en referendu m, a re set to revitalize downtown Clearwater. PAGE 16
Nearly $30 million in land deals closed in Charlotte County. 18 Fort Myers shopping center acquired for $9 million. 18 Downtown Tampa skyscraper sold. 19
Restaurant plans to rebuild after crushing fire. 2021 BIG BOOK OF BUSINESS
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Prominent insurance firm starts rolling out a series of informative and fun, videos. PAGE 3
REAL ESTATE
ECONOMY
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