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Health Care REIT buys Ridgelake hospital

Toledo, Ohio-based Health Care REIT Inc. purchased the 50,285-square-foot Hospital at Ridgelake for $22.5 million.

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Senior Housing Trust buys Lexington Manor

Newton, Mass.-based Senior Housing Properties Trust purchased the 82-unit Lexington Manor assisted-living facility for $12.33 million.

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Altman Cos. receives financing to start Alta­s at Grand Cypress

The Boca Raton-based Altman Cos. reports it has acquired construction financing of a $18.4 million loan through City National Bank of Florida with equity provided through Sarofim Realty Advisors and Altman to develop a 258-unit rental community in New Tampa.

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July unemployment at 10.7%

The state's official jobless rate is 10.7%, equivalent to last month's level.

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Naples offices sell for $6.5M

The sale of Countryside Commons is the largest office sale in Naples this year.

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Workers' comp rates may rise

The National Council on Compensation Insurance proposes an 8.9% hike.

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  • August 19, 2011
Sykes buys back stock

The firm will buy 5 million shares, or 11%, of its outstanding stock.

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Construction regulators on the prowl

If the recession hasn't put you out of business, maybe the government will.

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Sarasota home sales up in July

Both the number of homes sold and the median sale price increased in 2011.

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  • August 18, 2011
Fight for Cryo-Cell heats up

CEO Mercedes Walton and investor David Portnoy are fighting for control.

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Tech Data sales up 18% to $6B

The Clearwater tech giant also saw operating income improve by 20%.

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Doral Oaks sells for $13.75M

A pair of brothers from California bought the Tempe Terrace apartments.

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HMA stock takes a beating in the market

It's hard to say whether the recent stock-market downturn caused Health Management Associates' stock to lose more than a quarter of its value in five days.

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First Watch continues growth

The breakfast restaurant opens a new location in Jacksonville.

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S&P downgrades water district

Gov. Scott says he stands behind the move to cut the districts' funding.

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