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GenTel summer economic analysis shows regional slowdown
GenTel's 1979 summer economic analysis for six west central Florida counties shows a leveling downturn in most sectors. Building permits and gross sales drove the Composite Business Index lower, with energy shortages modestly impacting tourism and retail sales.
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GenTel
Florida
General Telephone of
R. W
Dick” Buckingham
Buckingham
Polk County
Sarasota
Manatee
Gulf
Pinellas
Pasco
Tampa