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Retail | Entrepreneur seeks more sartorial success outside Sarasota. PG.12 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
By the Sea Marine and auto accessories firm navigates its next growth phase — with some big choices in the offing. PAGE 14
CHUCK AND GREGG CASAGRANDE | SeaSucker
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Residential and commercial real estate fraud is both on the rise and becoming more technologically sophisticated, cautions a St. Pete attorney. PAGE 8
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The city of North Port in sout h Sa ra sota Cou nt y is embracing an inf lux of new businesses by hosting workshops and more to connect business owners. PAGE 9
Florida Power & Light is investing significant resources — in money, time and customer education — into its push to be a national leader in solar power. PAGE 16
Christian school buys Lee County office complex for nearly $30 million. 17 St. Pete Beach officials OK resort expansion. 17
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A t r io of storef ront bu si ne s s e s i n Hol me s Beach in Manatee County are in different stages of rebuilding after two separate and unrelated car crashes. PAGE 7
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IS YOUR RENEWAL OPTION ENFORCEABLE? See Page 3