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Clear Path A customer-centric approach, shrewd land deals and a keen sense of when to shift strategies has Neal Communities close to a major milestone: $1 billion a year in annual revenue. PAGE 10
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T he L i fet i me Mov ie Network, with its new flick “Roommate Regret,” is the latest production company to use St. Pete for a filming location. PAGE 5
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The National Association of Realtors, w ith a $418 million class action lawsuit settlement, has created a lot more questions than answers. PAGE 8
The trio of owners behind Big Top Brewing in Sarasota are excited about opening location No. 3, which i nclude s a n en ha nc e d menu of food options. PAGE 12
Builder completes $59 million in Tampa Bay school projects. 13 New Jersey firm buys Cape Coral site. 13
Report: Florida manufacturing is on a roll.
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Lee County officials have been g ra nted a 30-day extension in its ongoing effort to reverse a federal government decision over flood insurance ratings. PAGE 3
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