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  • May 16, 2014
Nonprofit buys Citrus Grove Apartments

The St. Petersburg-based nonprofit Banyan Foundation purchased the 84-unit Citrus Grove Apartments for $3.54 million.

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Vanguard Land-led group buys Venice land for future

An investor group led by John Peshkin of the Sarasota-based residential real estate investment firm Vanguard Land LLC purchased 50.68 acres east of Interstate 75 on Laurel Road for $5 million.

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Airport Lands Big Savings

The Sarasota-Bradenton International Airport landed a sizable energy bill savings, courtesy of a renovation project.

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Fort Myers mayor pitches city

It would be hard to find a better pitchman for the city of Fort Myers than Mayor Randy Henderson.

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  • May 16, 2014
Brightwork Real Estate buys El Adobe Mexican restaurant

Tampa-based Brightwork Real Estate purchased the 6,082-square-foot El Adobe restaurant for $2 million.

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Deep in the heart of Florida

Florida's star continues to shine bright in a leading national survey on the best states to do business in from Chief Executive magazine.

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  • May 16, 2014
Trio lines up for venture funding

Three Gulf Coast-based companies were selected to present business plans at the Florida Venture Forum's seventh annual early stage capital conference.

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  • May 16, 2014
University gift comes in bitcoin

Lest you think bitcoins are financial ephemera, consider that Florida Gulf Coast University is happy to accept them as a currency.

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  • May 15, 2014
Former Buy Owner CEO listing home

Al Bennati has hired Coldwell Banker Residential Real Estate to sell his St. Pete Beach home.

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  • May 15, 2014
Frontier Airlines adds flights from Tampa

The airline plans to offer four weekly nonstop flights between Tampa and Washington Dulles International Airport.

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Wal-Mart executive joins Lipman

Former Wal-Mart executive John Amaya joins tomato giant Lipman as chief development officer.

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First Watch to grow in Colorado and Kentucky

University Park-based chain continues to open new stores at a rapid pace.

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  • May 14, 2014
Former outlet mall sells for $27.5M

Shopping center investor B&L Investments LLC buys the converted outlet mall as an investment.

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Homebuilder's average sale price surges 42%

Nelson Homes, an Arthur Rutenberg Homes franchise, also has a new model.

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  • May 14, 2014
Governor approves Estero vote

Florida Gov. Rick Scott signed legislation that will let voters decide whether to incorporate the booming Estero area of South Lee County.

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