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Government | North Port official hopes to boost his city’s profile across Florida. 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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A statewide affordable housing act backed by more than $700 million can be a much-needed infusion for a project. Others offer cautionary tales about the details. PAGE 16
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Brazilian food producer Bauducco, with a specialty panettone Italian sweet bre ad, move s for w a rd on plans to build a large facility in Pasco County. PAGE 7
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National veterinary care company, where pet owners and guardians can sleep overnight next to their dogs or cats, has big Tampa Bay expansion plans. PAGE 8
The recently named general manager of the forthcoming St. Regis Longboat Key sets his targets on staffing the resort with best people in luxury hospitality. PAGE 12
Affordable housing project OK’d on 50 acres in east Collier County. 18 Utah beverage company seeks Florida sites. 18
Lee County man sent to prison for PPP fraud. ENSURING A LIEN-FREE PROJECT: “THE PROPER PAYMENT DEFENSE” 396390-1
Jobs most ly t houg ht of as high-earning, like being a doctor, dentist and lawyer, are primed for a salary slowdown, according to a new report. PAGE 6
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