APRIL 21 - APRIL 27, 2023 | THREE DOLL ARS
FLOR IDA’S NE WSPAPER FOR T HE C - SUI T E
Exit interview | EDC official moves on after seven years and some big wins. PG.7 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
SPECIAL BANKING ISSUE: PAGES 10-13
DEEP DIVE New bank CEO’s task is clear: Grow. Don’t mess with 20 years of success. And never sell. PAGE 12
Kyle DeCicco | PRESIDENT, SANIBEL CAPTIVA COMMUNITY BANK
STEFANIA PIFFERI
STRATEGIES
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
Like a Glove
Come on Down
Report Card
Tampa Bay Rays star outfielder Randy Arozarena is busy off the field as well, including a new clothing line. PAGE 3
A n economist sounds a possible recession a la rm, whi le Sa rasota County continues to surge forward. PAGE 8
Tampa Bay’s momentum as a top place to live, work and play takes some dents in a new national report. PAGE 14
DATA SNAPSHOT
BANKING
COMMERCIAL REAL ESTATE
Sky High
Cash Out
Always Hustling
T he R it z-Ca rlton Residences i n Tampa recently surpassed a major construction milestone. PAGE 6
Brokers who deal in luxury real estate say even at high prices, the basics of good sales skills are essential. PAGE 16
Trio of drug store deals in region total nearly $17 million. 18 Plant City multifamily site listed for sale for $5.5 million. 18 Work begins on Fort Myers rental project. 18
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6 Adidas founder’s family wealth firm opens Sarasota HQ. 402158-1
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Banks across Florida are seeing an increase in deposits, courtesy of industrywide upheaval. PAGE 10
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