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Manatee–Sarasota

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  • September 19, 2014
Brookdale, HCP joint venture pays $123M for three Gulf Coast communities

A $1.2 billion joint venture of Brookdale Senior Living Inc. and HCP Inc. purchased three Gulf Coast continuing care retirement communities for a total of $123 million.

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  • September 19, 2014
Jones Potato Farm buys 777 acres of Palmetto land

Parrish-based Jones Potato Farm purchased the 776-acre former Pursley Turf Farm near Port Manatee for $6 million.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • September 19, 2014
Pompano Plaza retail center sells for $1.8 million

An investment firm led by businessman Vijay Patel of Hudson purchased the 14,725-square-foot Pompano Plaza for $1.8 million.

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  • September 19, 2014
Sarasota's JW4 Capital buys industrial land

JW4 Capital LLC in Sarasota purchased 35.17 acres of vacant industrial land near Fruitville Road and Interstate 75 for $2.1 million.

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  • September 18, 2014
Sarasota CPA firm tallies another accolade

Kerkering, Barberio & Co. is one of the 200 largest CPA firms in the country.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • September 17, 2014
Realtor groups close deal on merger

New group, Suncoast Realtor Association, will have more than 5,000 Realtors.

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  • September 16, 2014
Suncoast Credit Union expands to Sarasota

Tampa-based institution has nearly 600,000 members.

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  • September 15, 2014
Food biz stretches reach with Florida colleges

New clients for Metz Culinary Management include New College of Florida.

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  • September 12, 2014
Vengroff buys Sarasota Airport Hotel, converting to affordable apartment

Sarasota businessman Harvey Vengroff purchased the 117-unit Sarasota Airport Hotel for $2.25 million.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • September 12, 2014
Unique startup aims to cool off airplanes

Bradenton-based Verde GSE plans to hire 14 employees over the next five years.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • September 11, 2014
Tervis, nearing 1,000 employees, adds executive

Gary King will oversee sales and business development at the fast-growing firm.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • September 10, 2014
Three Gulf Coast centers sell for $123M

A new joint venture of Brookdale Senior Living and HCP acquired Freedom Village at Bradenton, South Port Square and Regency Oaks.

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  • September 10, 2014
SRQ Airport bites into more Big Apple flights

Delta Air Lines adds seasonal service to New York City.

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  • September 9, 2014
Bradenton Smoothie King owners earn crown

The Cotrone family picks up Franchisee of the Year honors.

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  • September 8, 2014
Michigan insurance firm to have Florida focus

Guy Hurley of Florida will handle commercial insurance and surety bonding.

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