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Industries

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  • By Mark Gordon
  • April 11, 2014
On The Trail

The fourth quarter produced mixed results for Gulf Coast banks. But some lenders posted all-time great gains in 2013. That could be a good sign for 2014.

  • Finance
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  • By Mark Gordon
  • April 11, 2014
'Art of War'

Most Gulf Coast bankers don't know Sherod Halliburton. That's fine with him. The credit union president seeks to use that stealth approach to his advantage.

  • Finance
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  • By Business Observer Staff
  • April 4, 2014
East Property Management buys North Naples Storage

East Property Management purchased the 83,100-square-foot North Naples Storage and an associated parking lot for a total of $6.18 million.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • By Jean Gruss
  • April 4, 2014
Job insurance

An innovative program to train disabled veterans could boost the ranks of the insurance industry.

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  • By Business Observer Staff
  • April 4, 2014
Argos USA buys Tampa plant as part of Vulcan Materials acquisition

Atlanta area cement and concrete manufacturer/supplier Argos USA purchased a 50.03-acre cement and gravel plant for $13.67 million.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • April 4, 2014
First Family Insurance moving to University Pointe building

A company led by Jason Marra of First Family Insurance Inc. purchased a 21,630-square-foot office building for $1.99 million.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • By Business Observer Staff
  • April 4, 2014
ZGS Communications related entity buys Equity's Spruce Street office building

A company led by Peter Housman purchased a 28,806-square-foot office building in Westshore for $2.57 million.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Business Observer Staff
  • April 4, 2014
Neal Communities buys Venice land for future development

Neal Communities purchased 120 acres of vacant land south of Laurel Road for $1.6 million.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Business Observer Staff
  • April 4, 2014
New operator buys racetrack, returns it to Desoto Speedway name

A purchase entity led by Dennis Meyer of Clearwater purchased the 63-acre Desoto Speedway racetrack for $1.08 million.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Business Observer Staff
  • April 3, 2014
Liberty Group creating Ramada Plaza Tallahassee Capitol Hill

Tampa-based Liberty Group has acquired the former Holiday Inn Tallahassee Capitol Center hotel.

  • Commercial Real Estate
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  • By Business Observer Staff
  • March 28, 2014
Downtowner Car Wash owners buy The Towers office building

The price equated to $62 per square foot.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • By Business Observer Staff
  • March 28, 2014
Global Tech LED moving to Bonita Springs

The price equated to $50 per square foot.

  • Commercial Real Estate
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  • By Business Observer Staff
  • March 28, 2014
It Works! Global CEO buys Myakka City ranch land

The price equated to $5,443 per acre.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • By Business Observer Staff
  • March 28, 2014
Neal Communities, Medallion Home buy 42 Harbour Walk lots

The price equated to $80,000 per lot.

  • Commercial Real Estate
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  • By Business Observer Staff
  • March 28, 2014
ICORR Properties president buys Cedar Plaza center

The price equated to $124 per square foot.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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