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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
The right man

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.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Jay Brady
  • October 29, 2010
Government Digest: Oct. 29 - Nov. 4

Governmental action from around the Gulf Coast.

  • Florida
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  • By Business Observer Staff
  • October 27, 2010
NCH Healthcare System buys Medical Arts Building

Naples-based NCH Healthcare System purchased the 7,600-square-foot Medical Arts Building for $2.7 million.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • By Business Observer Staff
  • October 27, 2010
Florida Gulf Coast University buys College Club Apartments

Florida Gulf Coast University purchased the 144-unit College Club Apartments for $14.75 million.

  • Commercial Real Estate
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  • By Business Observer Staff
  • October 27, 2010
Collier Enterprises to move into PK Studios building

Naples-based Collier Enterprises Management Inc. purchased the 10,000-square-foot PK Studios building for $1.5 million.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • By Business Observer Staff
  • October 27, 2010
Manatee County couple buys Stoneybrook Golf Club

Part-time east Manatee County residents Cindy and Mark Pentecost purchased the 18-hole Stoneybrook Golf Club for $3.48 million.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Business Observer Staff
  • October 27, 2010
Sarasota dentists buy First State branch

Sarasota dentists Dr. Steve and Dave Schroeter purchased a 5,998-square-foot First State Bank branch for $800,000.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Business Observer Staff
  • October 27, 2010
Sage Partners LLC to develop Metro 510

Tampa-based Sage Partners LLC purchased the St. Paul AME Church in downtown Tampa and some related property for $6.8 million.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Business Observer Staff
  • October 27, 2010
Asbury Automotive Group buys Brandon Buick property

Duluth, Ga.-based Asbury Automotive Group purchased the 27,647-square-foot Brandon Buick Dealership property for $2.8 million.

  • Commercial Real Estate
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  • By Business Observer Staff
  • October 27, 2010
Liberty Group buys north Tampa La Quinta

St. Petersburg-based Liberty Group of Cos. purchased the 92-room La Quinta Inn & Suites Tampa North for $3.65 million.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Business Observer Staff
  • October 26, 2010
Fairway buys Englewood Regions Bank branch

Birmingham, Ala.-based Fairway Investments purchased a 3,817-square-foot Regions Bank branch for $1.5 million.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Business Observer Staff
  • October 26, 2010
Sarasota cardiac surgeon buys Venice BofA Building

Sarasota cardiac surgeon Dr. Thomas Kelly purchased a 36,371-square-foot three-story office building for $2 million.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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