Exec who built crane business into one of the largest in Florida dies at 67

Dean Sims ‘had a passion for the simple life while driving in the fast lane.’

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Dean Sims II was headed into a doctor’s appointment at Tampa General Hospital in late June with his dad, Dean Sims Sr., when the elder Sims started chatting up the parking lot attendants.

 

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