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A regional law firm with ambitious growth goals is increasingly relying on one leader — a highly sought after labor law attorney — to help guide it there. PAGE 14
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With Lee and Collier counties at the forefront, region is a statewide leader in vacation home mortgages. PAGE 6
Tampa bioscience firm looks to get a foothold in the global coronavirus vaccine market. PAGE 8
A Sout hwest Florida banker and attorney join forces to help seniors navigate complicated life transitions. PAGE 11
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Seizing on some counterintuitive momentum, Checkers is looking into the future — starting in Polk County. PAGE 7
W hi le most hotels t hat cater to business guests struggle, some leisure hotels are doing well. PAGE 16
Chicago funds spend nearly $30 million on Walgreens stores. 16 Investor buys Bradenton hotel for $5.2 million. 17 Developer starts work on 36-story residential tower in downtown St. Pete. 18
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