MAY 14 - MAY 20, 2021 | THREE DOLL ARS
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Strategies | Medical firm targets rapid growth after overcoming early rejections. PG.12 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
TAKE FLIGHT A business founded to help rescue sick people worldwide lives on its ability to be nimble. That helped it capitalize on an unforeseen opportunity. SEE PAGE 14
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Biotech firm SynDaver, now with a feline addition, is building a unique line of synthetic research products. PAGE 3
Tampa medical device firm grows 175% by focusing on a narrow niche, and need: curing lower back pain. PAGE 7
Real estate broker with a solid track record of selling luxury homes in New York gives the Sarasota market a shot. PAGE 10
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Florida’s tech industry has grown into a jobs-producing machine, with Tampa helping to lead the way. PAGE 6
One of the largest companies in Sout hwest Flor ida, Ch ico’s FAS, rethinks its office footprint. PAGE 16
Developers, brokers win best of best awards. 16 Charlotte County orchard groves sold for $12.8 million. 17 Lack of housing inventory threatens region’s hottest markets. 18
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19 Billion-dollar CEO prioritizes the 80/20 principle. KEEPING THE BUSINESS IN THE FAMILY? 357221-1
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Timilon Corp. aims to stay ahead of the pack in the race to provide clean air technology. PAGE 8
REAL ESTATE
Know the Benefits and Challenges of Family Succession. See Page 3