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- ↑ Danielson, Richard (9 April 2018). "Edgy Tampa alternative weekly Creative Loafing sold to Cleveland publisher". Tampa Bay Times. Archived from the original on 10 April 2018.
- ↑ Allard, Sam (January 5, 2023). "Cleveland Scene sold to Cleveland Magazine publisher". Axios . Retrieved January 5, 2023.
- ↑ "The RFT Has a New Owner, and He's Based in St. Louis". Riverfront Times. August 10, 2023. Retrieved 2024-01-06.
