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Strategies | Miami company makes its way out of South Florida for Tampa. PG.7 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
Coast is Clear California companies, in flee-mode for years, are more and more looking at Florida as a No. 1 option. PAGE 10
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T he housi ng ma rket s o f S a r a s ot a a n d For t Myers sit atop a national st udy ra n k i ng a rea s it says are “primed for success” in the next few years. PAGE 6
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East Manatee County food purveyor and hospitality company looks to capitalize on demand for its unique murder myster y dinner show. PAGE 8
Mu n i c i p a l i t i e s a c r o s s Florida are on the lookout for new and creative ways to use financial incentives to lure new development projects. PAGE 12
Undeveloped south Sarasota County parcels sold for $3.1 million. 14 Waterfront resort project unveils guest rooms. 14
Hardware store CEO nails leadership test.
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The University of South Florida scores a big win with a state board in its ongoing quest to build an oncampus events and football stadium. PAGE 5
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