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  • May 14, 2014
Former outlet mall sells for $27.5M

Shopping center investor B&L Investments LLC buys the converted outlet mall as an investment.

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  • May 14, 2014
Homebuilder's average sale price surges 42%

Nelson Homes, an Arthur Rutenberg Homes franchise, also has a new model.

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  • May 14, 2014
Governor approves Estero vote

Florida Gov. Rick Scott signed legislation that will let voters decide whether to incorporate the booming Estero area of South Lee County.

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  • May 13, 2014
Tampa home price gains slowing

The Case-Shiller Indexes predict a nationwide pricing slowdown as foreclosures decline and investor demand trails off.

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  • May 13, 2014
Sarasota-Bradenton housing starts rate jumps 33%

But the rate is also down 11.7% from the 2013 fourth quarter.

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  • May 13, 2014
Lee hotel rates cross $200

Revenues at lodgings in Lee County jumped as the average daily rate pushed over $200 in March compared with the same month last year.

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  • May 12, 2014
Tampa Bay gala names Entrepreneurs of the Year

Dave and Susan Ward of Buddy Brew Coffee will be honored at the Tampa Bay Entrepreneurship Gala Friday.

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  • May 12, 2014
Window firm PGT names new president, COO

Co-founder Rod Hershberger will remain chairman and CEO of the 1,500-employee firm.

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  • May 12, 2014
Punta Gorda airport traffic spikes

The Punta Gorda Airport in Charlotte County posted a 155% increase in the number of passengers in April compared with the same month a year ago.

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  • May 9, 2014
Ten Gulf Coasters named finalists for entrepreneur award

The Entrepreneur Of The Year Award in Florida is considering several regional entrepreneurs for recognition in June.

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  • May 9, 2014
Labs form partnership

Fort Myers-based NeoGenomics will provide cancer testing to Aurora Diagnostics.

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  • May 9, 2014
Sarasota firm plants growth seeds in Hardee County

Florikan, a 40-employee fertilizer firm, was founded in Sarasota in 1981.

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  • May 9, 2014
More coins in the couch cushions

The national furniture industry doesn't sit too comfortable these days, at least when it comes to unsold inventory.

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  • May 9, 2014
Gartner: The next HQ move?

Corporate headquarters are the great elephant trophies for politicians and economic development groups.

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  • May 9, 2014
Former Borders entices new tenant

The folks at Florida Medical Clinic, a multi-specialty medical firm with 36 locations in the Tampa area, have a thing for books.

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