Chinese billionaire possibly behind nearly $10M purchase of Bradenton shopping center

A Seattle company with potential ties to the founder of Shanghai real estate empire is buyer of The Fountains.

The Fountains shopping center sells to west coast investor for $9.5 million. (Courtesy photo)
The Fountains shopping center sells to west coast investor for $9.5 million. (Courtesy photo)
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A Bradenton shopping center has sold for $9.5 million to a Seattle-based company ​that could have ties to a Chinese billionaire​. ​

 

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