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Strategies | Printing firm inks large gain in market share with major investment. 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
Big Splash In a quest to stay ahead of competitors, pioneering boat lift company takes on bigger and more complicated projects. PAGE 10
Mike, Ashok and Steve Nanda | IMM QUALITY BOAT LIFTS
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Area Realtor, at least for a few weeks, leaves the hunt for inventory behind as she chases Olympic dreams. PAGE 3
W h i le most of t he st ate g row s unabated, one part of the region loses people at a high rate. PAGE 6
An Indiana developer, specializing in urban infill projects, makes its Florida debut in Lee County. PAGE 12
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Luxur y condo tower on Bayshore Boulevard in Tampa surpasses $125 million in unit sales. PAGE 3
Handling all kinds of crisis situations — not just a hurricane — requires an advanced communication plan. PAGE 14
Iconic Pinellas hotel sells for $25.5 million. 12 Investor buys Plant City warehouse for nearly $50 million. 13 Opinion: Killing 1031 exchanges portends looming disaster. 14
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Tampa beverage distributor plans for the next generation of growth, thanks to a new investment partner. PAGE 7
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