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MULTI COUNTY: Lakeland, Charlotte County centers sell to Miami investor

Companies led by Jeff Morr of the Miami area purchased two Winn-Dixie-anchored shopping centers for $29 million.

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High-tech expansion is afoot

The first time Bill Robinson helped build a sporting goods chain, a Bradenton company that later became Champs Sports, technology was an afterthought.

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Bay area mayors join forces

There was a time not too long ago when the mayors of Tampa, St. Petersburg and Clearwater wouldn't just ignore each other, they would practically pretend each area didn't exist.

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Vanguard Cos. affiliates buy Lee Roy Selmon's

Three investment firms affiliated with Sarasota's Vanguard Cos., purchased a 6,275-square-foot restaurant building for $2.7 million.

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Furniture experts on the move

The deans of the Southwest Florida furniture market are back — and their timing is impeccable.

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  • June 5, 2015
Chain cracks open more growth

The story behind how First Watch Restaurants closed a deal that nearly doubles the size of what was already a $140 million company mirrors the daytime eatery chain itself: Friendly and quick, and no hassles.

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Firm offers $100 million stock buyback

Latest offering is $100 million, adding to $1.2 billion buyback over 10 years.

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Sarasota nonprofit gets big business infusion

The board of the Van Wezel Foundation has six new members.

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Palm Beach developer leads regional board

The Florida Chamber of Commerce named Palm Beach Gardens developer Sydney Kitson as the regional board chair for Southwest Florida.

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  • June 3, 2015
Sarasota-Bradenton home prices up 10%

The rate of foreclosures in the region, meanwhile, is dropping.

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Crisis center solves executive issue, names new CEO

Clara Reynolds takes over after growing Success 4 Kids & Families to a $5.7 million organization.

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Airport chief flies into retirement

The City of Naples Airport Authority has launched a search for a new executive director.

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  • June 2, 2015
Sarasota County named in $1M contract lawsuit

Manatee County-based Benderson Development is also a defendant.

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CBRE advises next step for iconic Tampa center

Redstone Investments, which bought the Austin Center in April, seeks a development partner for the 1967 complex.

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Former Bear Stearns banker named CFO at Alico

Citrus giant Alico appointed former Bear Stearns investment banker John Kiernan chief financial officer.

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