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The Naples firm acquired seven hospitals located in Tennessee.

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The Birmingham, Ala.-based bookstore opened its second area retail location.

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FINRA docks Raymond James

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Canadian investment group buys Swan Lake Apartments

Montreal, Quebec-based private investment firm Toulon Capital Partners Inc. purchased the 244-unit Swan Lake Apartments in Carrollwood for $12.15 million.

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De LaSalle Academy buys land on Daniels

The De LaSalle Academy of Fort Myers purchased 5.26 acres on Daniels Parkway for $1.4 million.

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U.S. Postal Service buys downtown building

The United States Postal Service purchased its 44,360-square-foot post office building and 5,900-square-foot service garage in downtown Sarasota for $1.06 million.

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Mountain Real Estate Capital financing GL Homes' Riverstone

Mountain Real Estate Capital has entered into a joint venture with Sunrise-based GL Homes of Florida for the development of the 850-home Riverstone Community in Naples.

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Ambassador of the Dance

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Make room for the woman road warrior

It turns out businesswomen are on the road as much as their male counterparts, and one Fort Myers hotel has set aside rooms just for them.

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Medical office space has suffered along with the remainder of office space, but hospital-located and other high-class properties tend to remain strong.

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Maryann Ferenc and Marty Blitz have owned the establishment for 25 years. Blitz also serves as the head chef.

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HSN initiates regular dividend

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