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  • April 16, 2012
Canadian investor buys 108 Palmera Pointe condos

Luna Partnership One LLP purchased 108 units of the 360-unit complex for $2.84 million.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Rod Thomson
  • April 13, 2012
Legislative Roundup: Major Bills

What major bills passed and failed during the 2012 legislative session.

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  • By Rod Thomson
  • April 13, 2012
Capitol Chatter: April 13

In government vs. government, it's taxpayer vs. self

  • Florida
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  • By Mark Gordon
  • April 13, 2012
True Believer

A quirky Gulf Coast tourist attraction has come to a soggy intersection. Its owners — two local governments — have some big decisions to make.

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  • By Rod Thomson
  • April 13, 2012
Legislative Roundup: Consolidating Gains

Businesses and the economy got a modest boost from this year's legislative session as redistricting stole much of the limelight.

  • Florida
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  • By Jean Gruss
  • April 13, 2012
More Heads in Beds

Hotel occupancies have been rising on the Gulf Coast, and hoteliers have been cautiously raising rates. Some entrepreneurs are even planning new hotels.

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  • April 7, 2012
Avesta Homes buys 43 apartment units

Tampa-based Avesta Homes LLC purchased a 43-unit portfolio of three adjacent apartment properties for $27,326 per unit.

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  • By Business Observer Staff
  • April 7, 2012
Developer Hardy, investor buy Estates at Entrada

Paul Hardy and an investor purchased the 292.91-acre Estates at Entrada property in Cape Coral for $3.35 million.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • April 7, 2012
Carrabba's building sells for $3.59M

National Retail Properties Inc. purchased a 7,473-square-foot Carrabba's Italian Grill restaurant building for $3.59 million.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • April 7, 2012
Silkwood Realty buys Villa Palma

Robert Lesser purchased the 18-unit Villa Palma apartment community on Silkwood Court for $1.37 million.

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  • April 7, 2012
Longboat Hilton eyes expansion

The Longboat Key Hilton Beachfront Resort is considering a redevelopment plan that could nearly double its 102 rooms.

  • Commercial Real Estate
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  • By Rod Thomson
  • April 7, 2012
Capitol Chatter: April 6

Internet tax not dead, just delayed

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  • April 7, 2012
Publix buys two parcels for Longboat store

Publix Super Markets Inc. purchased two parcels adjacent to its Avenue of the Flowers Publix store on Longboat Key for $2.35 million.

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  • By Jean Gruss
  • April 7, 2012
Manage the Indexes

Most stock money managers can't beat their benchmark indexes over time, so Antonetti Capital Management helps clients manage the indexes.

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  • By Mark Gordon
  • April 7, 2012
A New Flag

PNC Bank is the latest entry into Gulf Coast regional banking. The Pittsburgh-based firm still has big plans for Florida.

  • Finance
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