DECEMBER 15 - DECEMBER 21, 2023 | THREE DOLL ARS
FLOR IDA’S NE WSPAPER FOR T HE C - SUI T E
Agriculture | Dairy farmer lists east 350-acre property for sale. PG.16 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
BANKING & FINANCE ISSUE | PAGES 10-14
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Power Play
REAL ESTATE
Big Gains
According to a recent report, area residential real estate owners more than doubled their money if they got in pre-pandemic. PAGE 6
Pair of Tampa financial executives garner national recognition for work ethic and growth mindset at $17 billion credit union. PAGE 14
DEVELOPMENT
Sunny Days
After a host of delays, from a pandemic to particularly crippling hurricane, the Sunseeker Resort in Charlotte County is ready for the spotlight. PAGE 7
BANKING
Time to Buy
Michigan-based DFCU Financial, one of the largest credit unions in the country, seizes some strong acquisition opportunities in Florida. PAGE 10
BANKING
Center Stage
The Bank of Central Florida, which has focused on Lakeland and the surrounding market for more than a decade, looks to Tampa for more growth. PAGE 12
REAL ESTATE Naples mobile home park hits market for $24.99 million. 17 Pasco County office building bought at online auction for $871,000. 17
DON’T MISS
USF releases renderings.
JULIE RENDEROS AND DARLENE JOHNSON | Suncoast Credit Union
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