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GAME ON Several companies and players in the region are jockeying for position, and market share, in a budding billion-dollar industry: esports. SEE PAGE 10
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Longtime Southwest Florida auto dealer Sam Galloway, who died March 3, leaves a legacy of generosity. PAGE 5
Some of the cities nationwide with the largest amount of vacant homes are on the west coast of Florida. PAGE 6
One of the biggest mall operators in the region seeks to shed some properties from its portfolio. PAGE 12
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Former Jabil C-suite executive Audrey McGuckin has grown her leadership consulting firm quickly. PAGE 6
Entrepreneurs who specia lize in fixing up and then flipping buildings struggle to find inventory. PAGE 14
Developer behind downtown St. Pete project nixes hotel. 12 Firm acquires Pinellas hotel for $31.7 million. 13 Investor buys multifamily complex in Sarasota for $63.9 million. 13
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Lakewood Ranch medical device firm focused on infertility treatments has some big goals on the horizon. PAGE 8
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