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  • September 26, 2014
Businessman buys Centec building, putting space out for lease

Andrew Goodman, owner of Sarasota-based Andrew's Tree Service, purchased the 25,000-square-foot former Centec Equipment building for $3 million.

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  • September 26, 2014
Hurricanes, sinkholes, tornadoes, oh my

Hollywood directors who seek locations for apocalyptic movies filled with natural disasters would apparently discover a gem in Florida.

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  • September 26, 2014
Dunk City playoff payoff

There's little doubt that fielding a winning team means big payoffs for colleges.

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  • September 26, 2014
Naples investor group buys Davis auto dealership site

A Naples investor group led by Peter Takos purchased a 2.88-acre former Hyundai auto dealership parcel for $1.95 million.

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  • September 25, 2014
Alive Sciences launches health index

The Sarasota firm has started licensing its Rothman Index software to non-acute health care providers as a way to quickly judge a patient's condition.

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  • September 25, 2014
Giant biker store to open in November

A massive Harley-Davidson dealership that includes a concert venue is scheduled to open Nov. 8 in Fort Myers.

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  • September 25, 2014
Former builder loses appeal

The U.S. Court of Appeals affirmed the convictions of former Cast Crete President John Stanton III for failing to file tax returns and misleading tax authorities.

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  • September 24, 2014
Keller Williams moving to downtown Bradenton

Joanne Owens' Keller Williams On the Water is relocating to expanded space.

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  • September 24, 2014
USF's 17 Davis sells for $8 million

National REIT Healthcare Realty Trust buys the building adjacent to Tampa General Hospital.

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  • September 24, 2014
FGCU plans to raise $100 million

Florida Gulf Coast University has launched a fundraising campaign to raise $100 million.

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  • September 23, 2014
PGT completes $111 million acquisition

The North Venice-based manufacturer acquired CGI Windows & Doors Holdings Inc. to increase its market position and product offerings.

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  • September 23, 2014
Recruitment firm earns spotlight

Tampa-based WilsonHCG is the sixth-ranked company in an industry trade publication.

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  • September 23, 2014
Fort Myers home prices rise

The median prices for existing single-family homes and condos in the Fort Myers area rose again in August.

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  • September 22, 2014
Westshore Corporate Centers included in $475M deal

Parkway Properties is paying $475 million for a 23-building portfolio to acquire the three Westshore buildings.

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  • September 22, 2014
Applebee's owner sued for mandating arbitration for employees

Doherty Enterprises is accused of violating federal discrimination laws with arbitration agreement.

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