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Industries

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  • March 22, 2013
Bridging the downturn

Public projects weren't sexy during the boom, but they helped companies such as Wright Construction survive the downturn.

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  • March 22, 2013
Sembler Co. redeveloping Nokomis Village Shopping Center

St. Petersburg-based The Sembler Co. is redeveloping the Publix-anchored Nokomis Village Shopping Center at 1091 Tamiami Trail N., Nokomis.

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  • March 22, 2013
Do call it a comeback

Lumberyard entrepreneur Al Bavry has a gutsy plan for growth: He wants to bring drive-thru convenience to his industry. In the process he will wage battle with much bigger competitors.

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  • March 22, 2013
Days Inn Bradenton owner buys GuestHouse Inn Ellenton

The price equated to $20,079 per unit.

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  • March 22, 2013
Water Club construction starts, Kolter plans big

After halting development during the recession, The Kolter Group is returning in a big way.

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  • March 22, 2013
Canadian investors find high cap in North Tampa Shores purchase

The price equated to $166 per square foot.

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  • March 22, 2013
Homebuilder Neal Communities buys first part of Oasis Key

The price equated to $40,000 per lot.

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  • March 22, 2013
Crossgate Partners planning Infinity Key condominium

Longboat Key could soon get an injection of new condominium inventory.

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  • March 22, 2013
Naples real estate investors buy most of Del Mar Retail Center

The price equated to $74 per square foot.

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  • March 22, 2013
Plant City's Southside sold, new owners plan expansion

The price equated to $113 per square foot.

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  • March 22, 2013
Neal Communities buys land for 100-home Estero Place

The price equated to $57,075 per acre.

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  • March 15, 2013
Sarasota entrepreneurs buy building for second Fyzical location

The price equated to $86 per square foot.

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  • March 15, 2013
New York investment firm buys, leases back Gulf Coast Surgery buildings

The price equated to $341 per square foot.

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  • March 15, 2013
Miami investor group buys University Commercial Center

The price equated to $92 per square foot.

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  • March 15, 2013
Highwoods Properties buys Colonial Place I and II

The price equated to $142 per square foot.

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