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  • July 8, 2016
Calling ten 30 one

Tax deferred property exchanges have gained popularity in recent years — especially in the Sunshine State.

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Dreams with friends

Haile Fulton liked being an attorney, but she never loved it.

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  • July 8, 2016
Crowd forms in real estate

The online crowdfunding market for real estate is heating up on the Gulf Coast.

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  • July 8, 2016
Braves play the field

The Atlanta Braves are still considering Collier County for a spring training facility, even after county commissioners nixed one potential site.

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  • July 8, 2016
Signs of gators

When an alligator killed a young boy at Walt Disney World recently, the news sparked widespread discussion of responsibility.

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  • July 8, 2016
'Ridiculously large'

Floridians who show up for work every day get a lot done — at least in comparison to Indonesia.

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  • July 8, 2016
Shark Shield hits big screen

Members of the film crew for “USS Indianapolis: Men of Courage” turned to a St. Petersburg-based company for protection from sharks during production.

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  • July 8, 2016
Wine fest lands Puck

The Naples Winter Wine Festival is well known for its charity auction lots, from trips around the world to exotic sports cars, that raise millions of dollars for children's charities in Collier County.

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Carter unveils name for Sarasota apartments

Atlanta-based Carter has named its 10-story, luxury apartment project under construction on Second Street in downtown Sarasota The DeSota.

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  • July 7, 2016
Sarasota firm selected for two Wal-Mart projects

The larger of the two projects will be a 38,750-square-foot store.

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  • July 7, 2016
State's largest credit union names CEO

Kevin Johnson will take over in October.

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  • July 7, 2016
NBA legend slashes price on waterfront mansion

Larry Bird has owned the Naples home since 1998.

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  • July 6, 2016
Home prices jump more than 8%

The national average was 5.9%.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • July 6, 2016
National bank names new Florida regional president

Chadwick Loar has 15 years of experience in the financial services industry.

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  • July 6, 2016
Latin American Microsoft exec joins Naples firm

Marco Bravo was named vice president for ACI Worldwide's business unit in Latin America.

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