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Industries

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  • By Jean Gruss
  • January 20, 2012
Rebuilding a Reputation

Collier County's permitting process has earned the area a reputation as one of the worst for businesses. Two former private-sector executives are determined to change that.

  • Florida
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  • By Rod Thomson
  • January 20, 2012
Capitol Chatter: Jan. 20

The most important issues being talked about in Tallahassee.

  • Florida
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  • By Business Observer Staff
  • January 13, 2012
Robb & Stucky buys land, plans new store

Robb & Stucky International purchased a 2.3-acre site along Tamiami Trail and near the prominent retail corridor Fifth Avenue for $3.8 million.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • By Business Observer Staff
  • January 13, 2012
Toledo Club Apartments bought for $23.53 million

West Springfield, Mass.-based Aspen Square Management purchased the 346-unit Toledo Club Apartments for $23.53 million.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • By Business Observer Staff
  • January 13, 2012
Sports Camp buys Naples gymnastic building for $1.5M

Sports Camp Inc. purchased the 22,579-square-foot Naples Progressive Gymnastics Center for $1.5 million.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • By Business Observer Staff
  • January 13, 2012
Port Charlotte Enzymedica relocating to Venice building

An affiliate of Enzymedica Inc. purchased a 41,200-square-foot flex building for $1.38 million.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Business Observer Staff
  • January 13, 2012
Louisiana apartment investor buys Rivertree Landing Apartments

A limited liability firm headed by investor Richard Beaullieu of Lafayette, La., purchased the 228-unt Rivertree Landing Apartments for $5.27 million.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Business Observer Staff
  • January 13, 2012
SunTrust Financial Centre sells for $84.5M

The Brookdale Group LLC has returned to Tampa with the addition of a marquee building to its portfolio.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Business Observer Staff
  • January 13, 2012
Sarasota Memorial Health Care buys top half of outpatient centers

Sarasota Memorial Health Care System purchased the second floors of the two buildings housing its outpatient centers from the Starling Group.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Business Observer Staff
  • January 13, 2012
Former Pinellas Expo Center sells for $3.5M

Modern Silicone Technologies purchased the 12.91-acre site housing the 123,000-square-foot former Pinellas Expo Center for $3.5 million.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Business Observer Staff
  • January 13, 2012
Michigan's Sun Communities buys two Naples RV resorts

Southfield, Mich.-based Sun Communities Inc. purchased the 20.38-acre Club Naples RV Resort and 13.44-acre Kountree RV Resort for $14.51 million.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • By Jean Gruss
  • January 13, 2012
Local Flag

The importance of affiliating with a national commercial real estate brokerage company is fading, as real estate remains a local business.

  • Commercial Real Estate
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  • By Rod Thomson
  • January 13, 2012
Legislature begins session

A new gambling bill, a look at Florida's special taxing districts, and hospital quality are all on the docket this week.

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  • By Business Observer Staff
  • January 6, 2012
Halstatt Real Estate buys Manatee condos, land

Naples-based Halstatt Real Estate Partners purchased 19 unsold condominiums in the Manatee Bay Tower at the Waterside at Bay Beach, along with a building pad, for $7.35 million.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Business Observer Staff
  • January 6, 2012
Cole Real Estate Investments buys UTC Fire & Security building

Phoenix-based Cole Real Estate Investments purchased the 115,716-square-foot UTC Fire & Security building in Lakewood Ranch Town Center for $20.1 million.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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