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Job insurance

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

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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.

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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.

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  • 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.

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  • 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.

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  • 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.

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  • 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.

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  • March 28, 2014
Downtowner Car Wash owners buy The Towers office building

The price equated to $62 per square foot.

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  • March 28, 2014
Global Tech LED moving to Bonita Springs

The price equated to $50 per square foot.

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  • March 28, 2014
It Works! Global CEO buys Myakka City ranch land

The price equated to $5,443 per acre.

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  • March 28, 2014
Neal Communities, Medallion Home buy 42 Harbour Walk lots

The price equated to $80,000 per lot.

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  • March 28, 2014
ICORR Properties president buys Cedar Plaza center

The price equated to $124 per square foot.

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  • March 28, 2014
Phillips Edison, ARC REIT buys two Gulf Coast centers, 13 others

The price equated to $137 per square foot.

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  • March 28, 2014
Bluejay Management buys Piers in Port Richey

The price equated to $103 per square foot.

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  • March 21, 2014
West Bay Club community and golf course purchased by members, developer

Members of the West Bay Golf Club and homeowners of the West Bay Property Owners Association have purchased the West Bay Club community and the championship Pete & P.B. Dye Golf Course for $2 million.

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