Business Observer 4.5.24

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APRIL 5 - APRIL 11, 2024 | THREE DOLL ARS

FLOR IDA’S NE WSPAPER FOR T HE C - SUI T E

Child’s play | Ambitious group aims to bring a new museum to Sarasota. 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

Go Getters Eager and energetic entrepreneurs aim to shake up the Tampa Bay networking scene. PAGE 10

inside: CONSTRUCTION

Push Back

National builders’ trade group teams with a Florida chapter to sue the Biden Administration for what it contends is an unfair bidding policy. PAGE 5

DATA SNAPSHOT

Out There

The city of Tampa has released a data-rich economic dashboard designed, officials say, to provide a real-time look at a host of important metrics. PAGE 6

NEWS

Next Era

A $3.1 billion deal for Venicebased window manufacturer PGT Innovations has closed, and the local business stalwart is now part of Miter Brands. PAGE 7

DEVELOPMENT

Fore Score

After a series of delays, a project designed to deliver a unique golf-residential-resort complex to east Manatee County is underway. PAGE 12

REAL ESTATE Tampa launches $82 million affordable housing fund. 13 Clearwater firm buys senior living facilities for $7 million. 13

Joe Stabier and Ryan Horst| TAMPA ENTREPRENEURS

DON’T MISS

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