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Startup | New app aims to turn Amazon returns into bargain treasure for users. PG.6 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
Wheels & Feels
A former NFL lineman’s north star for his new — and rapidly growing — private flight business lies in both service and speed. SEE PAGE 10 JIM PYNE | Founder and CEO, PLS Aviation
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ECONOMY
LEASING
Foreclosures Rising
No Vacancy
A recent report shows that Florida posted t he nat ion’s h ig hest statewide foreclosure rate. PAGE 5
Gaswor x’s of f ice development reaches full occupancy before construction is completed. PAGE 14
HEALTHCARE
REAL ESTATE
Meeting Demand
On the Move
A Tampa General and USF partnership works to move the needle in a critical area: training more nurses. PAGE 8
When development plans to displace a block of shops, one owner has plans to relocate and rebuild. PAGE 12
REAL ESTATE Kahwa moves, grows St. Pete headquarters. 13 New community expands Port Charlotte east by 180 acres. 13 Construction trades academy secures space. 13
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