APRIL 8 - APRIL 14, 2022 | THREE DOLL ARS
FLOR IDA’S NE WSPAPER FOR T HE C - SUI T E
Strategies | Construction executive eyes smooth succession — sans titles. PG.7 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
FAMILYBUSINESS
IN BLOOM Neither wanted to be part of the family floral business — at first. But now a hardworking mother-daughter duo looks to nurture the next generation. PAGE 12
Jessica Gnagey and Heather Messmer | Ruth Messmer Florist
STEFANIA PIFFERI
REAL ESTATE
TABLE OF CONTENTS The Caragiulo brothers build on three decades of family-run success........................8 Second-generation accounting firm aims to create winning culture.....................10
Hotel expert says hospitality sector is rebounding nicely from pandemic. 16
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5 Entrepreneur turns $200 into a $500 million enterprise. A MUST-HAVE
Complete with the economic information, listings of the top companies by industry and profiles of people who are changing our region. 379894-1
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Father’s family-run auto business might have ended, but the lessons continue .......14 Want a smooth family business sale? Be honest and transparent...................................15
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