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Making memories | Once-popular Bradenton fruit farm squeezes its last sale. PG.10 PASCO • H ILL SBOROUG H • PIN ELL AS • P OLK • M A N ATEE • SA R ASOTA • C H A R LOT TE • LEE • COLLIER
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Sa r a sot a at tor ne y a nd ent repreneu r Ch r ist i na Unkel, who doubles as a pro soccer referee, dives headfirst into her next big career challenge. PAGE 7
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Orlando developer Paul Scarpello’s car condo complex in Polk County, Circuit Florida, is the latest in what’s becoming a congested marketplace. PAGE 8
With a flurry of options, the digital business card is the latest technology trend to push paper-based delivery methods to the back of the line. PAGE 11
National homebuilder buys 57 acres in North Fort Myers for $3.8 million 13 Pinellas flex building sold for $2.2 million. 13
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At least 10% of all new residential property listings the past three years across the country have been in Florida, according to a new industry report. PAGE 6
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