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Suddenly Attractive

Property prices still appear affordable in a blighted part of Tampa despite a run of recent investment activity.

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Real Estate Briefs (Tampa)

Cobalt Capital acquires light industrial propertyChicago company buys Carrollwood Cove ApartmentsOffice Depot site sells for $133 a square footBlume Brothers Swap Largo warehouse property

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Calendar of Events

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Helter Shelter

The IRS says Tampa investment executives Richard Frueh and Donald Gunn owe more than $2 million in back interest, thanks to a tax-shelter that advisers said was a 'no-lose' proposition. Says their lawyer: Frueh and Gunn were victims of 'incredible, if not criminal, advice' from supposedly reputable bankers, accountants and lawyers.

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Real Estate Briefs (Sara/Mana)

Gevity Announces Relocation to Lakewood RanchCharlotte Development Corp. Finding Success in North PortCzaia & Gallagher Relocating to Fifth StreetSoutheast Roofing Buys Vacant Land on 26th CourtThree Investors Buy Sarasota's JJJ NurseryWillette Automotive Changes Stores

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Executive Session with Lynn Parker

The Gulf Coast Business Review sat down with the new managing partner of RoseBay Real Estate Inc.

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Made in China

China is taking on Detroit with its new line of luxury automobiles at affordable prices. Sarasota's Bill Fisher is part of the Chery movement.

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Legal Briefs (Tampa)

Carlton Fields hires real estate attorneyTampa businessman wins trial against former partnerBavol Judge hires firm administratorFowler White hires new associateStetson professor to chair environmental groupsPhelps Dunbar hires Gore as associateChambers USA recognizes Holland & Knight lawyersGrayRobinson lawyer elected to YLD boardCarlton Fields attorneys honored by Chambers

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Costly Problem$

Raymond James plays down its regulatory run-ins. But the SEC isn't letting slide what it claims are supervisory deficiencies at the St. Petersburg firm.

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Real Estate Briefs (Tampa)

Coquina Key Arms to be converted into condosTwo more hotels to become condominiumsNew York investor buys Ambassador ApartmentsBill Edwards buys office property in Treasure IslandMcKibbon Hotel Management expands corporate officeWyndham International Inc.obtains $24.75 million mortgage

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Real Estate Briefs (Sara/Mana)

Developers plan new Tallevast flex buildingSMR, Wetherington partner, constructing office buildingTwo families buy Leisure ProductsAtlanta investors buy five waterfront lotsInvestors plan new warehouse/office condosEquity Inns buys two Sarasota McKibbon hotels

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Renaissance Restaurateur

Paul Mattison is a culinary renaissance man - right down to the obligatory Italian connection.

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Executive Session with Dr. Neset Hikmet

The new director of The University of South Florida Sarasota-Manatee's Center for Research in Healthcare Systems and Policies

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$10 Million Lawyer

A disgruntled client claims he shouldn't have to pay Barry Cohen millions more.

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