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In the metaverse | Retailer changes tactics in combating social media hack. PG.8 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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Shower door glass company’s comprehensive strategy is clicking — with the national growth rankings to back it up. PAGE 10
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A potentially ominous sign looms in real estate, stemming from a new report that shows homes in multiple markets are selling for under the asking price. PAGE 6
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Neal Communities, which has built 20,000 homes in the region over more than 50 years, has created an ent it y t hat foc u ses on lower-cost new homes. PAGE 7
Ma ny dea l ma ker s a nd industry insiders at a recent commercial real estate conference in Orlando remain bullish on Florida. Others are less sanguine. PAGE 12
Clearwater chamber buys office building. 14 Orlando firm acquires Fort Myers mobile home park for $17.7 million. 14
Publix pays $7.5 million for Tampa store.
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Labor challenges remain a big sticking point in the restau ra nt a nd hotel business, according to a diverse group of industry leaders and executives. PAGE 3
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