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Sa rasota cra f t beer ent repreneu r a nd chef Da r w i n Sa nta Ma r ia, after a period away, aims to recla i m h is i ndust r y success. PAGE 8
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Ta m p a - b a s e d S l i d e I n s u r a nc e i s ut i l i z i ng propr ieta r y tech nolog y to take on policies from troubled competitors — and mitigate risks. PAGE 10
Ca lifornia building software industr y execut ive v isits Ta mpa job site to talk about area job growth and employee empathy. PAGE 14
Hotel in Pinellas County sold for $7.1 million. 15 Ritz-Carlton Residences in Sarasota unveils highend amenities. 15
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After a career in public policy, Don Eslick became a leading advocate to bring smart growth policies to the Village of Estero in Lee County. PAGE 5
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