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Will the real fake Outback please stand up?

An Australian retail consultant has taken exception to Outback Steakhouse's “unabashed lack” of authenticity as well as its overly attentive service.

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Bastiat Society plans local chapter

Free-market ideas are under attack, so who better to stand up to the socialists than entrepreneurs?

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  • August 9, 2013
Miami investment entity buys PNC bank branch building

The price equated to $1,474 per square foot.

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  • August 9, 2013
Sarasota developers buy Palma Sola Bay Club

The price equated to $633,333 per unit.

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  • August 9, 2013
Sunset Automotive Group buys Clark Road land

The price equated to $190,311 per acre.

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Meridian Development Group redeveloping 41 Industrial Center

The price equated to $25 per square foot.

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  • August 9, 2013
Real estate investment partnership buys Green Oaks Apartments

The price equated to $41,700 per unit.

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Discovery Senior Living developing second Discovery Village

The price equated to $260,000 per acre.

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  • August 9, 2013
Promise Healthcare buys land for long-term care hospital

The price equated to $236,922 per acre.

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  • August 8, 2013
Critics oppose Enterprise Florida chief's bonus

Enterprise Florida staff set to receive $630,000 in bonuses.

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  • August 8, 2013
Radiation firm plans more acquisitions

Fort Myers-based radiation firm continues to make acquisitions despite lower reimbursements.

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  • August 8, 2013
Sarasota CRE vacancy rate drops under 20%

The Lakewood Ranch area remains a leader, while North Port and Venice struggle.

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  • August 8, 2013
Cape Coral home sold for $5.3 million

Cape Coral isn't known for its high-end real estate, but that may be changing.

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  • August 7, 2013
Indianapolis firm expands in Sunshine State

Wholesale produce distributor picks Florida for new distribution center.

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  • August 7, 2013
Hedge fund rejects HMA's overture

Glenview Capital Management maintains the hospital operator needs a new board.

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