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Strategies | Aquarium CEO dives into new business-focused membership plan. 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
DOG DAYS Land broker with a rich history and grounded approach to doing deals looks to the next generation of leadership. PAGE 10
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A pa i r of cit ies i n t he reg ion, Nor t h Por t a nd Lakeland, are at the top of a nationwide list comparing a better home deal: renting or buying. PAGE 6
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Bradenton photographer Rana Tierney has big plans for t he sma l l Ma natee County house she bought and turned into an intimate events space. PAGE 8
Blo om i n’ Br a nd s C E O Dav id Deno deta ils t he company’s bold expansion plans for its Fleming’s Prime Stea k house & Wine bar brand, starting in Tampa. PAGE 12
Construction begins on 286-slip marina on Fort Myers Beach. 14 Tampa office building sold for $14.25 million. 14
Publix shelves its GreenWise Market brand. 403707-1
A Pa sco Cou nt y of f ice complex bu i lt on spec nearly fills up before it opens, partially validating a local sales tax program approved by voters. PAGE 5
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