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Above the Fold Naples billionaire David Hoffmann believes the left-for-dead newspaper industry not only has life, but profitable potential. He’s backing his belief with nearly $15 million. SEE PAGE 10
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Three separate real estate markets on the west coast of Florida are among the five leading places in the country with price declines. PAGE 7
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The Tampa Bay Rays are entering an unusual phase, with its current home destroyed and its future home in flux due to a variety of factors. PAGE 12
Sarasota Chamber of Commerce CEO Heather Kasten says good leaders must maintain their core values — even amid adversity. PAGE 15
North Manatee lagoon construction begins. 13 388-unit housing project coming to Pasco. 13
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Manatee County-based First Watch, seeking to grow its corporate restaurant count, buys 16 franchised-owned locations in the Carolinas. PAGE 3
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