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P i nel l a s C ou nt y-fo c u s e d hot el firm w ith opportunistic v iew on acquisitions and a newly promoted CEO navigates a shifting market. PAGE 8
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Sales in a Parrish master-planned community remain steady, Redington Beach hotel sold and Polk County apartments sell for $100 million. PAGE 21
Tampa office building acquired for $34M. 21 Pinellas land deal surpasses $6 million. 21
Why this firm is investing over $1B in Tampa. A MUST-HAVE
Complete with the economic information, listings of the top companies by industry and profiles of people who are changing our region. 384964-1
Naples entrepreneur has pumped some life, and key business lessons, into the fast-moving valet car parking business in Naples. PAGE 7
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