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  • December 17, 2010
FreeFall Theatre buys church buildings

The FreeFall Theatre purchased three Second Church of Christ, Scientist buildings on Central Avenue for $1.5 million.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Business Observer Staff
  • December 17, 2010
Urban Style Flats closes on St. Pete apartments

St. Petersburg-based Urban Style Flats LLC closed on a deal for two affordable housing complexes for $6.8 million.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Carl Cronan
  • December 17, 2010
Stay Strong

After 40 years, Tom James gave up his CEO title at Raymond James, but not all of his responsibilities. He says the financial services firm has the capacity to grow twice as big as it is now.

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  • By Jean Gruss
  • December 17, 2010
The Budget Maven

Donna Arduin's influence will likely be significant on the budget that Gov.-elect Rick Scott presents to the state Legislature in the New Year. Expect serious reforms to boost job creation.

  • Florida
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  • By Mark Gordon
  • December 17, 2010
Different Directions

The founder of a local seized bank ponders what could have been, while a banker new to the Gulf Coast muses about what's next.

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  • By Mark Gordon
  • December 17, 2010
They're Back

An industry trampled by the recession has a fresh entry. The firm hopes experience will equate to excellence.

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  • December 17, 2010
3rd Quarter Banking Charts

Total assets, returns, and net incomes are listed for each bank headquartered along the Gulf Coast.

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  • By Jay Brady
  • December 17, 2010
Positive Impact

A growing chorus of local governments are singing the praises of cutting impact fees, but curiously it's not all about jobs or the economy.

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  • By Jay Brady
  • December 17, 2010
Government Digest: Dec. 17 - Dec. 23

Governmental action from around the Gulf Coast.

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  • By Business Observer Staff
  • December 10, 2010
Fuccillo Automotive Group buys Cape Coral Saturn property

Fuccillo Automotive Group purchased the former Saturn of Cape Coral dealership and 3.13 acres for $5 million.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • By Business Observer Staff
  • December 10, 2010
Sarasota investor group buys University Parkway building

A Sarasota investment group purchased a 23,140-square-foot office building for $1.83 million.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Business Observer Staff
  • December 10, 2010
Richman Group to build apartment complex

The Richman Group of Florida Inc. purchased 13.33 acres for $1.62 million.

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  • By Business Observer Staff
  • December 10, 2010
Swiftmud buys 191 acres for restoration project

The South Florida Water Management District purchased 191.12 acres for $3.83 million.

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  • By Business Observer Staff
  • December 10, 2010
Grey Oaks Country Clubtransitioning to members

Members of the Grey Oaks Country Club in Naples voted to take over the country club from developer, the Halstatt Partnership.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • By Business Observer Staff
  • December 10, 2010
USF St. Petersburg to build dorm project

The University of South Florida St. Petersburg plans to build a dormitory and student center on a vacant portion of its campus.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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