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Hocus Focus The show’s not the only thing when the Zubrick magic duo takes the stage. A think-onyour-feet business strategy rests behind every trick. PAGE 10
Ryan and Chris Zubrick Zubrick Magic Theatre, St. Petersburg
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Tampa fast-food chain and Tampa Bay Buccaneer legend Derrick Brooks launch charitable partnership. PAGE 3
The dreams are in: real estate firm’s move meter shows Sarasota, Tampa and Naples are in high demand. PAGE 3
Pair of Sarasota summer art camp teachers seek new revenue sources for their art studio consulting startup. PAGE 8
Affordable housing nonprofit sets up new homeowners for success, down to a build-to-own requirement. PAGE 12
Executives seeking a transformative way to lead their business can start with a we-over-me mindset. PAGE 15
Tampa medical office building acquired for $39 million. 13 Homebuilder buys Pasco County agricultural land for $20 million. 13 Pinellas grocery store sold for $4.3 million. 13
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