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Here are the most-read online exclusive TBBW stories of 2023

| Jo-Lynn Brown

Here are the five most-read Tampa Bay Business and Wealth online-only stories in 2023.

  1. Ellison, Alfonso and Capitano families purchase historic Ybor building for $9.25 million
Ellison, Alfonso and Capitano families purchase historic Ybor building for $9.25 million

2. Lakeland firm closes more than $36 million in conservation easement deals to protect Florida’s rural land

Lakeland firm closes more than $36 million in conservation easement deals to protect Florida’s rural land

3. Ellison Construction shares first look at home to be built on the site of Derek Jeter’s former home (RENDERINGS)

Ellison Construction shares first look at home to be built on the site of Derek Jeter’s former home (RENDERINGS)

4. Tampa-based Project DYNAMO deploys to rescue Americans, and allies, in Israel

Tampa-based Project DYNAMO deploys to rescue Americans, and allies, in Israel

5. Exclusive: April Grajales rejoins Regions Bank as Tampa market executive

Exclusive: April Grajales rejoins Regions Bank as Tampa market executive

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