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John R. Wood Realtors opened a residential real estate school in Naples.

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Tramm Hudson named Florida president for Minnesota-based Stearns Bank.

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BankAtlantic sells 19 branches

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Aliso Viejo, Calif.-based Nelson Brothers Professional Real Estate LLC purchased the 90-bed Summerville at Venice assisted-living facility $3.7 million.

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