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Game Theory
Sarasota attorney enters the RobinhoodGame Stop investor fray with a classaction lawsuit. PAGE 3
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ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
Moon over Miami
South Florida city with the global vibe teaches helpful lessons in business recruitment to the region’s leaders. PAGE 5
DATA SNAPSHOT
Coworking space is so 2019. One company, fighting red tape and other challenges, aims to get Florida cities and towns to embrace co-living. SEE PAGE 8
Dog Days
Tampa Bay is a national leader in doing right by man’s best friend, creating opportunities for entrepreneurs. PAGE 6
REAL ESTATE
Big Appetite
Smoking hot real estate market faces a large potential threat in the lack of consistent inventory. PAGE 7
REAL ESTATE
Win the West
The pool of homebuyers in the region is deeper than ever before. States west of the Mississippi River lead the way. PAGE 10
COMMERCIAL REAL ESTATE
Culture Club
Naples entrepreneurs, seizing on what they believe will be big demand, take on a new role: cowork landlords. PAGE 14
REAL ESTATE Hospital lists vacant site in south Sarasota County for $13 million. 12 St. Pete condo tower surpasses $130 million in unit sales. 13
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Investor buys Lee County land for $16 million. 13
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