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Local startup tech firm outdoes Twitter

Opprtunity.com garners positive national press.

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Small business owners worldwide emitted a whiff of optimism on a range of issues in a new survey.

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Start it up

Rance Crain is a legendary figure in the world of independently owned business publications — hence the standing ovation he received during a meeting of his industry peers in June.

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Florida House builds new mission

The nationally known green building project is now the Florida House Institute.

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Carnival moves new ship to Tampa

Cruise lines shifts ships, cites new EPA rule.

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Private equity investments rise in Florida

A Gulf Coast congressional district is among top 20 in the nation.

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Automotive Management Services buys Infiniti of Fort Myers

The price equated to $306 per square foot.

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Keller Williams owners buy former Neal ranch building

The price equated to $147 per square foot.

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Entrepreneur Biter buys United Way building for apartment project

The price equated to $202 per square foot.

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Avesta Communities buys Shady Oaks

Its occupancy was around 90% at the time of the sale.

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Faison & Associates affiliate buys University Collection

The price equated to $172 per square foot.

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California's Pacifica Cos. buys Abbey at Forest Lake

The price equated to $82,500 per unit.

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Happy fields

A cavernous former hotel in downtown Fort Myers will get new life as senior housing, removing an obstacle to growth there.

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Happy fields

A cavernous former hotel in downtown Fort Myers will get new life as senior housing, removing an obstacle to growth there.

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Investors buy Siesta Drive land planning home development

The price equated to $659,408 per acre.

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