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Farm operation earns global certification

Selovita's urban aquaponic and vegetable farm in Fort Myers earned international recognition for its program.

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Tampa General and USF Health tighten bonds

Officials say agreement brings a new level of integration between institutions.

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Area aging institute partners with Calif. firm

The Institute for the Ages signs on for its 10th research contract.

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Hertz China partner plans IPO

China's biggest rental-car company and Hertz partner plans an initial public offering of stock.

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  • September 19, 2014
Tampa investor buys Verizon Wireless-leased building

Tampa investor Myles O'Connor purchased a 2,400-square-foot freestanding retail building for $1.94 million.

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  • September 19, 2014
Wanted: Most admired executives

Who are the most admired executives on the Gulf Coast?

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  • September 19, 2014
Economic indicator: Chamber membership

Membership in business organizations are yet another indicator of an area's economic health.

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  • September 19, 2014
Excellent times for exports

The Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater region has some muscle in Florida, and nationwide, in exporting goods and merchandise.

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  • September 19, 2014
Labor market will tighten

If you're having trouble finding qualified people to hire today, a recent Manpower survey suggests it's not going to get any easier.

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  • September 19, 2014
Destiny Church Naples buys former Faith Community church

Destiny Church Naples purchased the 9,000-square-foot former Faith Community Church of the Nazarene church for $1.3 million.

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  • September 19, 2014
Send your love over the edge

Want to send your significant other over the edge for Valentine's Day?

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  • September 19, 2014
Brookdale, HCP joint venture pays $123M for three Gulf Coast communities

A $1.2 billion joint venture of Brookdale Senior Living Inc. and HCP Inc. purchased three Gulf Coast continuing care retirement communities for a total of $123 million.

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  • September 19, 2014
In Memoriam: Bill Halfacre 1925-2014

Construction executive Bill Halfacre was more than ready back in the 1970s when he heard a few Sarasota officials wanted to impose a building moratorium.

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  • September 19, 2014
Jones Potato Farm buys 777 acres of Palmetto land

Parrish-based Jones Potato Farm purchased the 776-acre former Pursley Turf Farm near Port Manatee for $6 million.

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LA's Tavaco Properties buys lender-owned Park at Bay Plaza

Los Angeles-based Tavaco Properties LLC purchased the 157,310-square-foot Park at Bay Plaza office park for $5.99 million.

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