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The No-Planning Commission

A cross-section of Hillsborough County expresses disappointment in the political leadership of a growing community.

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Office landlords embarking on improvements to remain competitive

Tampa landlords like Feldman Equities, Farley White Interests, Denholtz Associates and Convergent Capital Partners say continual upgrades and improvements to office buildings are necessary to remain viable.

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Nine figures and counting

Tampa area hotels are fetching $100 million-plus prices thanks to improving fundamentals and limited high-end supply.

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Papercrafting company Pink and Main fills a niche that big-box retailers cannot, according to owner Michelle Currie.

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Kristen Horler wanted to complete the 2010 Sarasota Half Marathon injury free.

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Amy Martinez-Monfort's South Tampa, Florida, startup, Tampa Laundry Co., embraces modern comforts and conveniences.

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Pendulum Pusher

Sarasota community banker Charlie Brown brings a strong voice from “ground zero” to an FDIC committee working to balance banking regulations and credit against “a tidal wave of commercial-loan foreclosures” and a weakened jobs bill.

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