Industries

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By Business Observer Staff
June 29, 2012

Kauffman company buys building for P.F. Chang's development

The price equated to $360 per square foot.

Manatee-Sarasota

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June 29, 2012

Venice Pines Shopping Center sells for $10.35 million

The price equated to $106 per square foot.

Manatee-Sarasota

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By Business Observer Staff
June 29, 2012

Ashton Woods Homes buys half of Tanglewood Preserve

The 105 lots in the Tanglewood Preserve community sold for $2.32 million.

Tampa Bay-Lakeland

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By Business Observer Staff
June 29, 2012

Englewood investor group buys Bonita Springs Tire Kingdom

The price equated to $289 per square foot.

Commercial Real Estate

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By Business Observer Staff
June 29, 2012

Sun Terra Communities, Jen Partners developing Royal Palm community

The property was purchased for $6.3 million.

Charlotte–Lee–Collier

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By Rod Thomson
June 29, 2012

Capitol Chatter: June 29

The weekly roundup of what's happening in government and how it affects business.

Florida

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By Jean Gruss
June 29, 2012

Turn on the Lights

The recession dimmed the lights in many Gulf Coast office buildings as tenants vacated during the downturn. Now, space is slowly filling.

Tampa Bay-Lakeland

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By Mark Gordon
June 29, 2012

Trauma Time

A Gulf Coast hospital recently entered the intricate world of running a trauma center. The effort, which cost at least $2.5 million, is going well so far — though several challenges remain.

Industries

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By Rod Thomson
June 29, 2012

Sustaining Change

The commercial real estate industry is steadily seeing the financial benefits of sustainable, energy-efficient buildings.

Tampa Bay-Lakeland

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By Mark Gordon
June 22, 2012

Rufus Ashby scrambled to survive the recession. He made tough moves, including a major downsizing of his flooring and carpet business. Now, armed with a new financial backer, he finally sees better days.