Industries

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By Jay Brady
November 5, 2010

Scott's real test begins

Getting elected may be the easiest part for new Florida Gov.-elect Rick Scott.

Florida

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By Business Observer Staff
October 29, 2010

Klaas family buys Naples country club

Ben, Brian and Dick Klaas of Naples purchased the Grandezza Country Club for $7 million.

Charlotte–Lee–Collier

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By Business Observer Staff
October 29, 2010

Real estate firms buy Waterford at Cypress Lake

A joint venture of real estate firms in Maine and in Montana purchased a 450-unit apartment complex for $20 million.

Tampa Bay-Lakeland

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By Business Observer Staff
October 29, 2010

Family Dollar Stores buys existing Tampa store

Matthews, N.C.-based Family Dollar Stores Inc. purchased a 9,116-square-foot Family Dollar store for $1.51 million.

Manatee-Sarasota

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By Business Observer Staff
October 29, 2010

North American Development buys Shoppes at Price Crossing

Palm Beach Gardens-based North American Development Group purchased the 73,046-square-foot Shoppes at Price Crossings retail center for $9.5 million.

Commercial Real Estate

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By Business Observer Staff
October 29, 2010

Lee County buys land for future pond

Lee County purchased 9.88 acres between U.S. 41 and Business U.S. 41 for $939,631.

Charlotte–Lee–Collier

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By Business Observer Staff
October 29, 2010

Keenan Development buys land in corporate park

Fort Lauderdale-based Keenan Development Group purchased 24.15 acres in the Forum Corporate Park for $4 million.

Charlotte–Lee–Collier

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By Business Observer Staff
October 29, 2010

Neal Communities buys land for Blackburn Creek

Homebuilder Pat Neal purchased 85 acres near Center and River roads for $560,000.

Manatee-Sarasota

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By Business Observer Staff
October 29, 2010

Fifth Third Bank buys land for Bee Ridge branch

Cincinnati-based Fifth Third Bank purchased a 1.14-acre vacant outparcel at the Publix at Bee Ridge shopping center for $1.5 million.

Commercial Real Estate

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By Jay Brady
October 29, 2010

Constitutional Queries

Voters get their chance at six more proposed constitutional amendments Nov. 2. Together and individually the results could have huge effects on politics, taxes and the economy for years to come.

Florida

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By Jean Gruss
October 29, 2010

Longtime Gulf Coast builder Al Zichella takes over as president of the Florida Home Builders Association at a time when the recession has forced the industry to its knees. He'll find a welcome reception in Tallahassee, where politicians are eager for growth.

Charlotte–Lee–Collier

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By Carl Cronan
October 29, 2010

Tower Power

Tampa's tallest office buildings appear to be in solid standing, both in terms of occupancy and ownership. The one exception is Rivergate Tower, which has suffered high vacancy in recent years and may be on the brink of foreclosure.