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Development | New possibilities for former dog track site. 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
Alley Cats A trio of experienced entrepreneurs invest $3 million in a Naples food, drink and entertainment concept. PAGE 14
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The Haines City Commission withdrew a proposed ban against food trucks, but the Polk County mobile eatery operators are likely to face the issue again. PAGE 7
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A pair of new reports analyzing Tampa Bay finds that while people love to move here, the inf lux of people has exacerbated traffic and affordability issues. PAGE 12
F lor ida leg i slator s a re t wea k ing t he la ndma rk Live Local Act they passed i n 2023, at tempt i ng to streamline the affordable housing approval process. PAGE 16
California firm buys 40 acres in Pasco County. 18 Developer plans large industrial complex in Lakewood Ranch. 18
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Nearly six out of every 10 homes sold in Naples is done with cash, according to a new report, which one broker says bodes well for the market. PAGE 6
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