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Zoned In Football star girds for life long after the gridiron by tapping into newfound business and entrepreneurial skills — with time left over to play golf, too. PAGE 14
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Beverly Smock, who died Sept. 13, brought a kind disposition to her work supporting local builders. PAGE 6
Sarasota businessman David Chessler provides road map for young business leaders through new contest. PAGE 8
Homebuilder Mark Metheny finds his entrepreneurial spirt in leaving one of the industry’s biggest firms. PAGE 16
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Southwest Florida couple, with golden rule top of mind, finds success in skincare business. PAGE 7
Two e c onom i st s a r g ue a ga i n st government incentives, saying return on investment is basically nil. PAGE 18
Tampa apartment complex acquired for $157 million. 17 Marina operator buys St. Pete property for nearly $18 million. 17 Investor buys Bradenton plaza for $4 million. 17
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Miami investment gets in on the hot multifamily market with pair of Southwest Florida deals. PAGE 10
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