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  • November 4, 2016
Insula remains bullish on multifamily

Despite some lender pullback from the apartment sector and fears that past rent and occupancy growth can't be sustained in some markets, Insula Cos. remains optimistic about the future of the multifamily sector along the Gulf Coast.

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  • November 4, 2016
Project generates controversy

Collier County commissioners, against vocal opposition, recently approved a large expansion project for medial device manufacturer Arthrex, one of the largest companies and employers in Naples.

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  • November 4, 2016
Save a lot

The east coast of Florida isn't just more crowded than the west coast.

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  • November 4, 2016
Lafayette Place in no hurry, developer says

For a project that could total 1.7 million square feet — roughly equivalent to the 42-story 100 North Tampa, SunTrust Financial Centre and the Tampa City Center skyscrapers combined — Hillsborough River Realty Co. doesn't appear to be in any rush to break ground.

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  • November 4, 2016
Polk industrial market surging

Industrial space in Polk County is expanding significantly as a result of several major build-to-suit and speculative developments that have recently come on line, according to a new report.

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  • November 3, 2016
School plans $11M academic complex and museum

The $11 million project includes a permanent home for the Mother Teresa Museum.

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  • November 3, 2016
National builder buys 317-acre lot

The Villages at Entrada is permitted for 721 single-family homes.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • November 3, 2016
Company notches quarterly sales record

PGT nearly surpasses $130 million in sales for the third quarter.

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  • November 3, 2016
Utility promotes from within for state leader

Harry Sideris has been the energy industry for at least 20 years.

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  • November 3, 2016
The art of customer service - for seniors

State College of Florida addresses a niche area of customer service.

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  • November 2, 2016
College removes interim tag for a top official

Jeff Stewart had been interim provost at Florida SouthWestern State College since February.

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  • November 2, 2016
Foundation hires prominent community advocate

Mack “Duggan” Cooley III was named executive director of the Pinellas Community Foundation.

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  • November 2, 2016
Firm constructs deal to add $150M in revenues

Lakewood Ranch-based Roper Technologies will pay $632 million for ConstructConnect.

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  • November 1, 2016
Brunch lunch chain bites into Carolinas

First Watch plans to open a dozen locations in North Carolina and South Carolina in the next five years.

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  • November 1, 2016
New community's $7M clubhouse nears completion

The lakefront Island Club is the focal point of Naples Reserve.

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