MAY 20 - MAY 26, 2022 | THREE DOLL ARS
FLOR IDA’S NE WSPAPER FOR T HE C - SUI T E
Companies | Functional but fancy, art gallery sets the table for expansion. PG.11 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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Pressure is on state legislators to squeeze meaningful reform out of a special session addressing the property insurance crisis. PAGES 3, 14-15
BANKING
DEVELOPMENT
LEADERSHIP
The Lake Show
Take Off
The Replacements
Michigan credit unions looking to grow by acquisition are splashing into the Sunshine State. PAGE 6
Much-needed expansion is underw ay at t he Sa ra sot a-Bradenton International Airport. PAGE 7
Community Foundation of Sarasota County CFO Laura Spencer pays it forward with her pending retirement. PAGE 10
ECONOMY
STRATEGIES
HEALTH CARE
Visible Hands
That’s a Wrap
Study Hall
DON’T MISS
Ta mpa ad agenc y, seek i ng new customers and diversified revenue streams, gets into the movie business. PAGE 8
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Southwest Florida doctor looks to build the region’s brand as a go-to player for medical and clinical trials. PAGE 12
Chicago firm makes big investment in Sarasota multifamily market. 16 Clearwater school sells for $17.1 million. 17 Homebuilder purchases vacant land in Bradenton for $56 million. 17
Bank quickly hits $200 million milestone. A MUST-HAVE
Complete with the economic information, listings of the top companies by industry and profiles of people who are changing our region. 381915-1
Statewide poverty rate is made worse by excessive federa l regulations, according to a new report. PAGE 6
REAL ESTATE
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