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By Jean Gruss
May 8, 2015

A hospitable school

With nearly 900 students, FGCU's school of resort and hospitality management is producing job-ready graduates for the recovering industry.

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By Business Observer Staff
May 8, 2015

Concorde Career Institute campus sells for $6M

An investment group led by developer Robert Lechter purchased two Westshore office buildings for $6 million.

Tampa Bay-Lakeland

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By Business Observer Staff
May 8, 2015

Polk County: Munn Park office building bought for executive suites

Prominent chief financial office Katherine Lake purchased a 12,000-square-foot historic office building overlooking Munn Park for $1 million.

Tampa Bay-Lakeland

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By Matt Walsh
May 8, 2015

The speaker speaks

Florida House Speaker Steve Crisafulli explains why the House stands against Medicaid expansion.

Florida

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By Business Observer Staff
May 8, 2015

Sunset Automotive Group adding Audi, Infiniti support buildings

Sunset Automotive Group purchased the 10-acre former Sarasota Springfest grounds in Palmer Ranch for $2.67 million.

Manatee-Sarasota

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By Business Observer Staff
May 8, 2015

Vanguard Cos. affiliate buys ranch's Tire Choice

Three investment firms led by Kony Properties, an affiliate of Sarasota's Vanguard Cos., purchased a 5,226-square-foot retail/automotive service building for $2.93 million.

Tampa Bay-Lakeland

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By Beth Luberecki
May 1, 2015

Smart mouth strategies

The booming dental practice management is attracting national private equity attention. Three Gulf Coast firms are ahead of the trend.

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By Michael Hinman
May 1, 2015

Augmented Realty

Some real estate firms resisted technology advancements. One firm embraces change, with stellar results.

Manatee-Sarasota

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By Jean Gruss
May 1, 2015

Chain reaction

Wawa spares no detail when it comes to designing its convenience stores. This helps explain why it has developed a cult-like following of raving fans.

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By Michael Hinman
May 1, 2015

Land attack

Speculative investment in large land parcels is back. But it takes good timing, plus knowledge, to turn dirt into returns.

Tampa Bay-Lakeland

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By Business Observer Staff
May 1, 2015

Hospitality company executive buys two sections of island

A company led by Tom Torgerson, CEO of the Willmar, Minn.-based hotel company TPI Hospitality, purchased two large portions of Fort Myers Beach for a combined $13.3 million.

Charlotte–Lee–Collier

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By Business Observer Staff
May 1, 2015

Arthrex buys Polaris Center, Royal Palm bank building

Naples-based medical device manufacturer Arthrex Inc. purchased the 54,267-square-foot Polaris Center and a 8,853-square-foot vacant former Royal Palm Bank building for $21.95 million.