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Commercial Real Estate

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  • By Carl Cronan
  • March 4, 2011
The Right Direction

Low prices on retail centers are attracting investors, although deals now require more effort. Values will stay low until the state's economy improves.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Business Observer Staff
  • February 25, 2011
Stock Development buys Black Bear Ridge lots

Naples-based Stock Development purchased 61 home lots in the 50-acre Black Bear Ridge community for $3.53 million.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • By Business Observer Staff
  • February 25, 2011
Medical group buys Naples office building

A limited liability company managed by Coral Gables attorney Vincent Chen purchased a 12,717-square-foot office building for $2 million.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • By Business Observer Staff
  • February 25, 2011
Sarasota vet hospital moving to PatioAmerica center

Sarasota Veterinary Emergency Hospital owner Dr. Wendy Ellis purchased a 16,249-square-foot retail center for $975,000.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Business Observer Staff
  • February 25, 2011
Canadian firm buys apartments

A Canadian investment group purchased the 61-unit Las Villas Apartments for $850,000.

  • Commercial Real Estate
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  • By Business Observer Staff
  • February 25, 2011
Tampa Port Authority buys Hanson Pipe property

The Tampa Port Authority purchased a 31-acre property from Hanson Pipe & Precast LLC for $4.97 million.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
  • For Subscribers Only
  • By Business Observer Staff
  • February 25, 2011
Neal Communities buys Arlington Cove lots

Neal Communities Inc. purchased 60 finished home lots in the Arlington Cove community for $840,000.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Business Observer Staff
  • February 25, 2011
Ask-Gary owner buys Captiva Beach Resort

A company led by Sarasota chiropractor Gary Kompothecras purchased the 20-room Captiva Beach Resort for $1.83 million.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Business Observer Staff
  • February 25, 2011
Fort Myers investors buy Sierra Meadows land

Fort Myers real estate investors Keith Campbell and Ted Muftic purchased 23.72 acres for $3.4 million.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • By Business Observer Staff
  • February 25, 2011
LECOM Dental School plans backed with county incentives

Manatee County commissioners awarded Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine $203,300 in incentives to develop the LECOM School of Dental Medicine in Lakewood Ranch.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
  • For Subscribers Only
  • By Business Observer Staff
  • February 25, 2011
DeBartolo joint venture buys Castillo Real

Tampa-based DeBartolo Development LLC and Impact Group purchased the Castillo Real, an ocean view Ascend Collection hotel in St. Augustine.

  • Commercial Real Estate
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  • By Carl Cronan
  • February 25, 2011
Towering Success

Once marked as a potential victim of the condo bust, the Towers of Channelside avoided the auction block and are on their way to being sold out.

  • Commercial Real Estate
  • For Subscribers Only
  • By Business Observer Staff
  • February 18, 2011
Michigan hotel owner buys Pierview

Michigan hotelier Remo Polselli purchased the 70-room Pierview Hotel & Suites on Fort Myers Beach for $3.5 million.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
  • For Subscribers Only
  • By Business Observer Staff
  • February 18, 2011
Investors buy 224 Oasis condos

A joint venture that includes Southwest Properties and Geosam Capital purchased 224 of 240 condos in Oasis Grand's Tower II for $35.95 million.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • By Business Observer Staff
  • February 18, 2011
Venice Lincoln Mercury buys Buchanan's Venice properties

Venice Lincoln Mercury purchased the Venice Dodge Nissan property on U.S. 41 Bypass and two buildings on Seaboard Avenue for $6.5 million.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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