Industries

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By Jean Gruss
October 12, 2012

Investor Protectors

The financial crisis exposed many problems in the industry, and Naples law firm Vernon Healy has benefited.

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By Mark Gordon
October 12, 2012

Partner Up

A prominent Gulf Coast law firm senses opportunity in a match with a larger, $100 million-plus practice from Alabama.

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By Mark Gordon
October 12, 2012

Discovery Daze

The handling of all electronic data in Florida courts — from tweets to emails to blogs — is now subject to new rules. Attorneys aren't the only ones with a sizable stake in the changes.

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By Business Observer Staff
September 28, 2012

Investor group Ft. Royale LLC buys Via Royale Corporate Center

The price equated to $36 per square foot.

Charlotte–Lee–Collier

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By Business Observer Staff
September 28, 2012

Stein Investment Group buys Ninth Street SunShine Pharmacy

The purchase price and loan assumption equated to $359 per square foot.

Charlotte–Lee–Collier

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By Business Observer Staff
September 28, 2012

South American investor buys Peppertree Apartments

The price equated to $29,870 per unit or $44 per square foot.

Commercial Real Estate

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By Business Observer Staff
September 28, 2012

Sarasota Military Academy preparing for new building project

The Sarasota Military Academy is preparing to kick off a major expansion.

Manatee-Sarasota

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By Business Observer Staff
September 28, 2012

Inland-affiliated company buys ranch's Lost Creek Resort

The price equated to $144,304 per unit.

Manatee-Sarasota

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By Business Observer Staff
September 28, 2012

Michaelson Real Estate Group buys Park at Ashley Place

The price equated to $56,293 per unit.

Tampa Bay-Lakeland

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By Business Observer Staff
September 28, 2012

Three Marriott hotels sell for $33.7M

The price equated to $121,661 per room.

Tampa Bay-Lakeland

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By Jean Gruss
September 28, 2012

Kenneth Wilkinson was the driving force behind the cap on homesteaded property assessments 20 years ago. The Lee County property appraiser gives his blessing to the property tax amendments on the November ballot.

Florida

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By Jean Gruss
September 28, 2012

Out of the Gloom

Longtime real estate analyst Michael Timmerman says the housing recovery is for real, and prices for homes will continue to increase.

Industries

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By Jean Gruss
September 28, 2012

Let's Get Started

Commercial real estate will follow improvements in residential real estate, but the timing may be extended this cycle. Banks have held up the process.