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Education | High-tech USF institute wins raves with hands-on problem solving. 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
Party Central Couple expands catering business amid the pandemic by being flexible and quick to seize opportunities. PAGE 7
Brian and Nicole Roland | FOUNDERS, CRAVE CULINAIRE STEFANIA PIFFERI
COMPANIES
STARTUPS
Big Win
Angels Among Us
Delay of Game
Na ple s e a r l y-s t a ge i nv e s t ment fund makes solid return in exiting Gainesville photo technology firm. PAGE 6
Lack of inventory, just like it’s doing to the resale side of the market, stymies the new-build market. PAGE 10
MARKETING
BANKING
COMMERCIAL REAL ESTATE
Paradise City
Lending Tree
Home Rule
Ad firm w ith a focus on tourism and travel clients sees a national resurgence in businesses. PAGE 5
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Banks nationwide are taking a variety of steps to find and retain top talent in the tight labor market. PAGE 6
Local brokers and agents say Sarasota County erred in not keeping it local with plum listing contract. PAGE 12
Miami firms buy six Walgreens in region. 12 Investor acquires Bonita Springs apartments for $66.5 million. 13 Amazon makes major push in Lee County expansion. 14
Post-stroke, CEO leads through empathy, creativity. 348952-1
St . Pete re c r u it i ng f i r m e a r n s assignment to help find the new CEO for the Tampa Bay Partnership. PAGE 5
REAL ESTATE
REAL ESTATE
PROTECTING YOUR COMPANY’S BRAND THROUGH TRADEMARKS See Page 3