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  • August 20, 2015
Nearly 1 million-square-foot industrial park sells

High Street Realty purchased Tampa Distribution Center from MetLife Real Estate Investors.

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  • August 20, 2015
Bank expands in Southwest Florida

Orlando-based Seaside National Bank & Trust named H. Wayne Griest president of the Naples-Fort Myers market to lead the bank's expansion in the area.

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  • August 19, 2015
Former Disney CEO kicks off list of high-profile speakers

Michael Eisner will replace former President of Israel Shimon Peres as opener for RCLA Town Hall lecture series.

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  • August 19, 2015
New Polk solar plant built

SunEdison constructed a 6-megawatt solar power plant for Lakeland Electric.

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  • August 19, 2015
Manufacturer sues former consultant

Medical manufacturer Arthrex says it has sued a former consultant who it alleges misappropriated trade secrets.

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  • August 18, 2015
SEC accuses Sarasota firm of fraud

The organization alleges that the firm's CEO used at least $1.8 million for personal trips and expenses.

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  • August 18, 2015
Hospital system opens mall store

Lee Memorial Health System plans to open a store at Coconut Point Mall in Estero where it will guide patients with health care needs.

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  • August 18, 2015
Westshore building sells for $40M

A fund of PM Realty Group and The Roseview Group purchased the nine-story Westshore Center with plans to improve it.

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  • August 17, 2015
Area hospital kicks off $14M expansion

Memorial Hospital of Tampa plans to add 18,500 square feet of surgical space, among other amenities.

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  • August 17, 2015
Contract awarded for massive reservoir

The South Florida Water Management District has awarded the contract for early construction of a massive reservoir that will control the flow of water from Lake Okeechobee to Fort Myers.

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  • August 14, 2015
Money manager admits to $9M Facebook stock scheme

Gignesh Movalia pleaded guilty to one count of investment adviser fraud.

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  • August 14, 2015
Prominent law firm names new president

Ric Gregoria takes over the role from William Seider at Williams Parker.

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  • August 14, 2015
Food purveyor's sales jump 94%, but loss is nearly $2M

Specialty food distributor Innovative Food Holdings reported quarterly sales rose 94% after a recent acquisition.

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  • August 14, 2015
Nightclub faces $365,000 judgment in race case

Bliss Cabaret allegedly engaged in “blatant discriminatory” actions, an official says.

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  • August 14, 2015
Food firms pair up for sweet private expo

Troyer's of South Florida and McClain's Old Florida Gourmet team up for event.

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