Business Observer 6.2.23

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JUNE 2 - JUNE 8, 2023 | THREE DOLL ARS

FLOR IDA’S NE WSPAPER FOR T HE C - SUI T E

Strategies | CFO launches her own venture — utilizing some fatherly inspiration. PG.9 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

Against the Wind Passion and a priority on efficiency drive a resurgence at a weathered hurricane shutters manufacturer. PAGE 10

Jamie Zabala Jr. | ADVANCED HURRICANE TECHNOLOGY, PRESIDENT

STEFANIA PIFFERI

RETAIL REAL ESTATE

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Met ro Development, which ga ined notoriet y for building clear water lagoons in master-planned communities, is adding a new amenity: a farm. PAGE 7

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S a r a s ot a-ba s e d L i v i ng Vogue Real Estate, with a model that emphasizes the customer experience over t r ad it iona l ma rket i ng , grows quickly. PAGE 8

The Sarasota Square Mall i s pr i med for a major redevelopment project that includes new retail tenants and a major residentia l component. PAGE 12

Clearwater medical device firm sells HQ. 14 California investor buys Tampa storage facility for $16.8 million. 15

Be the bee: leadership lessons from the hive. 396380-1

T he Ta mpa a r e a m a l l a c q u i s it ion m a r k e t i s heating up, with a $70.5 million deal in Pasco County and a $220 million deal in Hillsborough County. PAGE 5

REAL ESTATE

WHAT BUSINESS OWNERS NEED TO KNOW ABOUT INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY See Page 3


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