SEPTEMBER 11 - SEPTEMBER 17, 2020 | THREE DOLL ARS
FLORIDA’S NE WSPAPER FOR THE C - SUITE
Pandemic | Entrepreneur pushes breakthrough in coronavirus disinfectant. PG.3 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
Dog Days Companies regionwide that cater to pets are grappling with an unexpected pandemic situation: a surge in business. PAGE 12
inside STRATEGIES
Good to Grow
Publix, with a big push at a store near its Lakeland headquarters, is using advanced agriculture to grow lettuce. PAGE 7
ENTREPRENEURS
Smoke Signals
Aiming to go high when competitors go low, Summitt Labs seeks to capitalize on the burgeoning CBD marketplace. PAGE 8
RETAIL
A New Shape
Chico’s FAS is moving quickly to adjust and adapt to the pandemic, from new logos to revamped fashion campaigns. PAGE 10
LAW
Heavy Load
Tampa area bankruptcy attorney Ryan Reinert readies himself for a steep rise in cases, courtesy of the pandemic. PAGE 11
TOURISM
Port of Call
The boat show industry, normally a hot ticket in the fall in Florida, looks to regain its mojo with live events. PAGE 14
COMMERCIAL REAL ESTATE
Plan Ahead
Sarasota Count y considers a move out of its administrative building, a move that could spur other projects. PAGE 16
REAL ESTATE Builder completes luxury Sarasota condo tower. 16 California firm begins work on Lakeland bulk logistics project. 17 Barron Collier teams up with developer on 55-acre mixed-use project. 18
Dr. Dave Smith | SARASOTA VETERINARY CENTER, OWNER
19 Five tips to hiring and retaining top talent — remotely. POST-COVID-19: EMERGING HEALTHCARE TRENDS 327888-1
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