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By Business Observer Staff
April 10, 2015

Manatee Fruit Co. transfers $40M in land

As part of its plan to create a master-planned, mixed-use community, farming company Manatee Fruit Co. transferred 1,640 acres in western Manatee County to three entities it owns for a total of $40.18 million.

Manatee-Sarasota

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By Jean Gruss
April 10, 2015

See one bank

C1 Financial's president and CEO, Trevor Burgess, says the bank is focused on growing its presence in its existing markets. After a successful IPO last year, it has money to lend.

Finance

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April 10, 2015

Viera at Westchase apartments sell for $52.75M

Glendale, Colo.-based Forum Real Estate Group purchased the 330-unit Viera at Westchase apartments for $52.8 million.

Tampa Bay-Lakeland

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By Michael Hinman
April 10, 2015

Big brother

Regulators won't relent on oversight. That could open the door to more bank consolidation in the near future.

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April 10, 2015

Northeast investors buy two Oldsmar hotels

Washington, D.C.-based private equity firm Excel Group and Connecticut investment management company Westport Capital Partners LLC purchased two Oldsmar hotels.

Tampa Bay-Lakeland

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April 3, 2015

Mallah's Equity Management Partners buys, renovating Boardwalk at Morris Bridge Road

Equity Management Partners Inc. purchased the 146-unit, 580-bed Boardwalk at Morris Bridge Road student housing development for $17.2 million.

Tampa Bay-Lakeland

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By Jean Gruss
April 3, 2015

Provider and payer

Combining medical provider and payer in one entity could help contain health care costs. A Southwest Florida nonprofit puts that thesis to the test.

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April 3, 2015

Berlin Patten Ebling buys Leedom Building, Brightwork acquires development site

Berlin Patten Ebling PLLC purchased the 14,458-square-foot Leedom Building on U.S. 41 for $2.93 million.

Tampa Bay-Lakeland

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April 3, 2015

Polk County: Phillips Edison Grocery REIT buys Lake Wales CVS Pharmacy building

The Phillips Edison Grocery Center REIT II Inc. purchased an 11,200-square-foot drugstore for $3.5 million.

Tampa Bay-Lakeland

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By Mark Gordon
April 3, 2015

Reynolds wrap

Revenues are up 50% in four years at Gulfstream Property and Casualty Insurance Co., mostly from Florida customers, but the firm has bigger ambitions.

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April 3, 2015

Arcis Investments buys, renovating Perry Paint building

Arcis Investments Inc. purchased the 35,235-square-foot former Perry Paint & Glass Building for $3.03 million.

Tampa Bay-Lakeland

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April 3, 2015

Manatee County commission backs buying Bright House, ABC Liquor buildings

Manatee County Commissioners unanimously approved purchasing two buildings that will be used by the Manatee Sheriff's Office and Manatee County Tax Collector's Office.