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MONEY The pursuit for renters, long the domain of the hot multifamily sector, gets company from a new niche: single-family rental communities. SEE PAGE 12
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Focus on the Future
Tight Knit
Climb Higher
Some Southwest Florida multifamily developers like what they see when they look at life post-pandemic. PAGE 6
Homebuilder who focuses on one small neighborhood finds sticking to a core skill set can pay big dividends. PAGE 10
The Tampa region, with job growth at the top, gets major props from a national market survey. PAGE 14
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Storage Story
Main and Main
Bring the Hammer
Seagate Development Group, already a leader in one construction niche, dives into self-storage — with a twist. PAGE 8
Industry veterans from the Baltimore area market open a brokerage in the region, with bold expansion plans. PAGE 18
Lakeland broker handles $43 million land conservation deal. 16 Former Sarasota RitzCarlton leader returns to region, in Naples. 17 St. Armands sale, for $15 million, sets record. 17
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Downtowns across the region fight t hrough a slew of pa ndemic-led obstacles and hurdles. PAGE 14
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