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The Naples, Fort Myers and Sarasota-Bradenton regions remain national leaders i n mu lt i fa m i ly rent increases, as demand continues to soar. PAGE 6
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Recent ly listed $4 million home in waterfront com mu n it y ha s bot h tangible and hard-to-prove connections to Swedish pop stars ABBA. PAGE 8
Developer add resses housing dema nd in Pinellas County by buying two hotels — and a lake — and converting the site into nearly 200 apartments. PAGE 12
Plumbing firm reverses labor shortage trends. 5 Cybersecurity company launches investment fund for industry startups. 6
Warehouse boom envelopes Southwest Florida. 2021 BIG BOOK OF BUSINESS
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The University of South F l o r i d a a n d Ta m p a Genera l Hospita l score a big win with a unique leadership development partnership. PAGE 3
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