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Healthy outlook | Sarasota med-spa adds executive to boost growth options. 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
Start Here The complicated, albeit successful, merger of a $23 million nonprofit reveals a key lesson for any partnership: Always follow your North Star. PAGE 14
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Kolter Urba n has spent nearly $200 million on sites in Naples in t he past eight months it has earmarked for high-end condo projects. PAGE 9
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After a career in hotel management, Joe Nugent started his own home inspection business, which is now on the cusp of national expansion. PAGE 10
National homebuilder Lennar has big confidence in golf course housing communities — especially in east Manatee County. PAGE 12
Pinellas hotel completes $7.5 million project. 17 Fort Myers office building sold for $5.5 million. 17
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16 Manatee official floats building moratorium.
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YouTube star and race car driver Cleetus McFarland recently bought a 50% stake in an east Manatee County race track. PAGE 7
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