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The force | Lakeland filmmaker shines bright with lightsaber documentary. PG.8 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
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On a Roll
Two Florida luxury RV dealers reach a merger deal that includes a $60 million capital infusion to fuel future growth. PAGE 3
HEALTHCARE
Big Numbers
Central Florida-based AdventHealth is now the 10th largest hospital group in the U.S., by revenue. Its expansion keeps coming in its home state. PAGE 5
Rachel Wein advises some of the country’s most well-known brands on real estate strategies. One key: Identify problems. Then solve them with speed and precision. PAGE 10
DEVELOPMENT
Final Pitch
A 20-year quest the Tampa Bay Rays are on for a new stadium took another curve, with Tampa City Council members questioning public financing. PAGE 12
COMMERCIAL REAL ESTATE
Fast Pace
A high-end tenant mix, from Whole Foods to Warby Parker, has driven progress at the former Sarasota Square mall. PAGE 14
REAL ESTATE Orlando firm buys Manatee building for $2.6 million. 13 Tampa invests $4 million toward more housing. 13
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DON’T MISS: Builder sues Sarasota County. PAGE 6
SOUTHWEST FLORIDA INDUSTRIAL MARKET HAS PLENTY OF SPACE. But, is it the right kind? SEE PAGE 3