SEPTEMBER 1 - SEPTEMBER 7, 2023 | THREE DOLL ARS
FLOR IDA’S NE WSPAPER FOR T HE C - SUI T E
Laser focus | Seasoned entrepreneur puts his experience to work in new venture. PG.8 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
Financial Frontier As cities traditionally known for financial services skyrocket in price, Tampa becomes an alluring option. SEE PAGE 10
Mary Tran | SELBY JENNINGS VICE PRESIDENT
MARK WEMPLE
BANKRUPTCY
COST OF LIVING
ECONOMY
INSURANCE
Off the Road
Upward Bound
Seaworthy
Perfect storm
After 100 years of operating, Yellow trucking company announces its closure — and the termination of employees. It follows several local layoff announcements. PAGE 3
A statewide study finds that Fort Myers tops all Florida cit ies for a f fordabi l it y, while the Tampa Bay area came in at the bottom of the list. PAGE 7
Port Manatee works to expand its facilities and increase its cache to ensure Florida ports remain competitive in securing imports from overseas. PAGE 7
As Citizens Insurance’s risk grows with a growing pool of policies, its inability to raise rates may hamstring its ability to respond to a disaster. PAGE 10
REAL ESTATE Collier County property for sale drops its price by $20 million. 14 Tampa warehouse sells for $8.65 million. 14
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DON’T MISS: 15 When training managers, don’t forget the middle. WHAT IS THE SIGNIFICANCE OF HAVING A LAST WILL AND TESTAMENT? See Page 3