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Insurance | Firms battle crisis with vigor — and brace for more uncertainty. PG.14 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
Kettle Hope Mettle Grows The coronavirus continues to hammer businesses of all sizes. But creativity abounds, and some companies have shifted to new services and products. PANDEMIC RESPONSE: PAGES 7-15
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A new survey offers a grim projection: More than half of all small businesses nationally could shut their doors. PAGE 6
Several companies have taken up the solutions mantra, in shifting to new products to aid health care workers. PAGE 12
After 20 years out of the market, a Dallas developer has returned to Tampa — with a Texas swagger. PAGE 16
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With such a deep supply chain, the pandemic’s impact on restaurants digs into a host of other sectors. PAGE 10
Two of the largest coworking spaces in the Tampa region have remained open for business during the crisis. PAGE 18
Biotech firm signs large lease for Manatee County facility. 16 Major Sarasota project hits milestone. 17 Pinellas apartment complex sold for $61.34 million. 17
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Area insurance firm handles a slew of calls and questions from clients navigating the pandemic. PAGE 14
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