AU G U S T 21 - AU G U S T 27, 2020 | TH R E E D O LL A R S
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Entrepreneurs | Startup helps in area many struggle with: a good night’s sleep. PG.10 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
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GEAR The pandemic has flipped auto sales upside down. Some area dealerships, navigating rapidly shifting demand with inventory shortages, drive forward on a new path. PAGES 12-13
John Marazzi | Managing partner, Sun Toyota and Brandon Honda
PANDEMIC RESPONSE
LAW
COMMERCIAL REAL ESTATE
Wine Time
Bank Shot
Golden Ticket
Prominent fundraiser steers through a new world while searching for the best way to raise money in a pandemic. PAGE 7
High-ranking Tampa bankruptcy attorney starts his own firm — a move he’d been thinking about for several years. PAGE 11
Real estate leaders evoke Willy Wonka in a virtual presentation on the murky short-term future of the market. PAGE 16
LEADERSHIP
ENTREPRENEURS
COMMERCIAL REAL ESTATE
Front Lines
Military Mavens
Mother of Invention
Jennifer Yeagley, in being named CEO of a human services nonprofit during a crisis, is about to face some big tests. PAGE 8
Expert says necessity retail can overcome short-term pandemic challenges while other sectors will struggle. PAGE 18
Tampa luxury condo project closes on $130 million in unit sales. 16 Construction begins on Tampa, St. Pete condos totaling 262 units. 17 Pinellas golf course sold for $8 million. 17
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Pair of Tampa businesswomen on the cusp of turning an ‘accidental’ business into a $50 million enterprise. PAGE 14
REAL ESTATE