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  • February 26, 2013
Brand ambassador draws big crowds

Renee Lee spends her time helping independent retailers in the southeastern U.S. sell a variety of woman's handbags under the Vera Bradley line — a $461 million global business.

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  • February 25, 2013
Lighting firm, once troubled, eyes bright future

Evolucia finalizes partnership with Mexican company to sell LED products

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  • February 25, 2013
First Watch grows in Hoosier state

New location, in Carmel, Ind., is third of what could be 10 in the state. '¨

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  • February 25, 2013
Cape Coral tries to lure development

The city says it can customize incentives for development near its new VA center.

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  • February 25, 2013
Big house for sale garners big publicity

A local real estate listing for a home that's on the market for nearly $15 million picked up some noteworthy publicity in the Wall Street Journal.

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  • February 22, 2013
Marketing network launches in Tampa Bay

Allies Marketing says its network of 12 companies will help clients choose services.

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  • February 22, 2013
Culverhouse's daughter joins family development biz

Andrea Frank will oversee real estate at Palmer Ranch, a 5,500-acre community.

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  • February 22, 2013
Airport traffic lifts 7.2%

Gateway to Southwest Florida posts jump in January traffic.

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  • February 22, 2013
Winter Garden investor buys Devon Self Storage

The price equated to $34 per square foot.

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  • February 22, 2013
EFO Financial Group entity buys Bayside Corporate Center

The price equated to $93 per square foot.

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  • February 22, 2013
National retail REIT buys Camping World property

The price equated to $577,617 per acre.

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  • February 22, 2013
Buddy's Home Furnishings officers buy headquarters building from founder

Buddy's Home Furnishings officers buy headquarters building from founder

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  • February 22, 2013
Management buys Legacy course for $2.2 million

A subsidiary of Och-Ziff Capital Management, a New York-based hedge fund, bought the course for $2.2 million.

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  • February 22, 2013
Ashton Woods Homes buys land for Whitaker Park Sarasota community

The price equated to $181,442 per acre.

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  • February 22, 2013
Sarasota's Berlin family buys Ridge Gardens apartments

The price equated to $40,521 per unit.

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