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HIGH IMPACT
inside COMMERCIAL REAL ESTATE
Resilient Retail
After being walloped during the pandemic, the retail sector is amid a major comeback, according to two national reports. PAGE 6
DEVELOPMENT
Spread Out
Palm Harbor-based Russell and Russell Construction is growing in several ways, including a new office in Sarasota. PAGE 8
The IRS’ top law enforcement official for the region has a big goal: nab more high-net-worth tax evaders. PAGE 12
HOSPITALITY
Down by the River
Key West investment firm readies $80 million Naples hotel project for opening day. PAGE 9
COMMERCIAL REAL ESTATE
New Purpose
After a decade of sitting vacant, the former Edward White Hospital in St. Pete is being transformed into a senior living complex. PAGE 16
COMMERCIAL REAL ESTATE
Noble Effort
National bookstore chain Barnes & Noble, with a short move in Tampa, continues to reinvent its sales model. PAGE 17
REAL ESTATE Naples developer obtains $234 million loan for luxury condo project. 17 Boca Raton firm buys Pinellas office park. 17 Orioles plan high-tech expansion of Sarasota spring training site. 17
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DON’T MISS 7
Foot Locker to move HQ from NYC to St. Pete.
RON LOECKER | IRS Criminal Investigation, Tampa Field Office
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THE INTELLIGENCE MAY BE ARTIFICIAL, BUT HOW REAL ARE THE RISKS? See Page 3