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GO YARD Restaurateur seeks to expand his food truckentertainment concept across the region — starting with a $5 million investment. PAGE 10
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Bloomin’ Brands has come out of t he pa ndem ic a leaner company — but a decl i ne i n c ustomers has some investors and analysts worried. PAGE 7
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Sa ra sota Ford ha s u ndertaken a unique strategy to enhance customer loyalty in the form a high-end r e s t a u r a nt i n s i d e t h e dealership. PAGE 8
After hot demand for the debut concept, the owners of Luxe Dream Garage in Lakewood Ranch are pla n n i ng a second ca r condo complex. PAGE 12
North Carolina developer buys Cape Coral site. 14 Miami firm starts second Ritz-Carlton tower in Tampa. 14
Fort Myers chamber names new CEO.
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A record nu mber of busi nesses nat ionw ide, according to a new report, faced multiple obstacles to pay rent on time and in full in November. PAGE 6
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