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  • August 21, 2015
Mover makes sun splash

Solar power remains an expensive proposition for commercial building owners, but Jim Henderson says he's confident in the payback.

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  • August 21, 2015
Feel the entrepreneurial pain

Everyone loves a success story, but entrepreneurs are quick to remind you nothing comes easy.

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  • August 21, 2015
Will new name deliver new work?

Tampa-based law firm Trenam Kemker chopped off one half of its name recently — part of what the firm calls a marketing and branding transformation.

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  • August 21, 2015
Check please

Citing low sales, food management firm Spectra asked for its release from a contract with the Cleveland Heights Country Club restaurant in Lakeland.

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  • August 20, 2015
Bradenton office buyer emerges

The recently purchased office property is anchored by the Bradenton Herald newspaper.

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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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