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  • July 4, 2014
Industrial market aims for new highs

Demand for cold-storage space in Tampa, combined with buzz surrounding potential medical marijuana in Florida, has led to a hot industrial commercial real estate market.

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  • July 4, 2014
Benderson Development moving forward with Siesta Promenade project

Benderson Development, one of the two firms behind the mega mall planned at the University Town Center, has begun the initial pitch for a hotel and shopping center on U.S 41 near the entrance to Siesta Key.

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  • July 4, 2014
Top-level shakeup at Chico's

Why did Pamela Knous leave Chico's?

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  • July 4, 2014
Investor group buys bank building as 1031 tax-deferred exchange

A Coral Springs investment group purchased a 4,520-square-foot Bank of America bank building for $2.58 million.

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  • July 4, 2014
LAST CHANCE FOR 40 UNDER 40

The Business Observer is scouting for bright, young business leaders for the 15th year of the popular “40 under 40” issue. It's open to entrepreneurs, executives and professionals in any field or industry from Tampa to Naples.

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  • July 4, 2014
Plantation Oaks Senior Living developing Rose Garden ALF

Jacksonville-based Plantation Oaks Senior Living purchased 4.29 acres just off U.S. 41 for $1.3 million.

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  • July 4, 2014
Florida banks flub social media

Most community banks in Florida might have dodged the economic downturn, but the outlook is considerably meager when it comes to social media engagement.

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  • July 4, 2014
Kronos Capital buys land to create InspiredLiving at Lakewood Ranch

St. Petersburg attorney Mark Bouldin's Kronos Capital purchased about 10 acres just east of Interstate 75 for $4 million.

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  • July 4, 2014
Publix Super Markets buys Shoppes of Apollo Beach

Lakeland-based grocery Publix Super Markets Inc. purchased the 109,878-square-foot Shoppes of Apollo Beach for $12.8 million.

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  • July 4, 2014
Blackrock Development Holdings buys high-traffic school parcels

Blackrock Development Holdings purchased two parcels from the School Board of Manatee County for a total of $2.95 million.

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  • July 4, 2014
Investors buy industrial building for $2.18 million

Fort Myers industrial investors Susan and David Knust purchased a 60,000-square-foot industrial building near Southwest Florida International Airport for $2.18 million.

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  • July 3, 2014
Encore Bank names new CFO

Brian Avril has nearly a quarter century of financial management experience.

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  • July 3, 2014
Burger 21 adds three to growing presence

The Atlanta area has been a high spot for the chain's franchise growth; it now has eight locations under development.

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  • July 3, 2014
CPA firm ranks high for women leaders

Kerkering, Barberio & Co. cited for its percentage of women partners.

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  • July 2, 2014
Nicholas Financial founder resigns

The Clearwater financial firm's board promoted its president and CEO, Ralph Finkenbrink, to serve as chairman.

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