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Liberal prof blogs for conservatives

Tampa's the best spot for the 2012 Republican convention, at least according to Florida Atlantic University Professor Ronald Feinman, a self-described liberal and progressive who penned a recent blog on the topic.

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Dual Roles

Robert Lincoln despises Hometown Democracy and is a trusted backer of developers and their legal rights throughout the Gulf Coast. But in one huge local project, he's the man fighting developers.

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  • March 11, 2010
Lee commissioner Bob Janes dies

Bob Janes, the District 1 commissioner for Lee County, passed away Wednesday, March 10, at his home.

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  • March 10, 2010
More to life than Apples

A Sarasota-based startup that got going by creating a hospital communications system to be used with an iPhone has branched out into new cellular technology, including BlackBerry smartphones.

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  • March 4, 2010
Ad Fed recognizes locals with ADDYs

The American Advertising Federation - Suncoast chapter has released its list of local ADDY Award winners.

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  • March 4, 2010
Hunt & Associates buys 83 condominiums

Kenmore, N.Y.-based real estate firm Kenmore Development purchased 83 units in the Windsor East Condominium in Fort Myers for $2 million.

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  • March 4, 2010
Brookfield fund buys Fountain Square I, III

The Brookfield Real Estate Opportunity Fund, a collection of funds sponsored by Brookfield Asset Management, purchased the Plaza at Fountain Square III and Fountain Square I in Westshore from Chase Bankcard Services for $43.5 million.

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  • March 4, 2010
St. Pete business owners buy apartments

CPN Holdings LLC, a purchase entity headed by the Nguyen family of St. Petersburg, purchased the 40-unit The Ambassador apartment complex on 50th Avenue east of Seventh Street for $1.37 million.

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  • March 4, 2010
Aldi develops Port Richey store

Batavia, Ill.-based discount grocer Aldi USA purchased a 7,300-square-foot former Lone Star Steakhouse restaurant building on two acres along U.S. 19 for $1.56 million.

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  • March 4, 2010
Joneses buy Capri Inn, plan rehab, rebranding

Don and Elena Jones of Sarasota purchased the 10-unit Capri Inn at The Beach motel on Siesta Key east of Midnight Pass Road from a The Bank of Commerce subsidiary for $995,000.

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  • March 4, 2010
Oettinger Davidoff Group moves headquarters

The Oettinger Davidoff Group has announced plans to relocate its headquarters to a 100,000-square-foot building in Pinellas Park.

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  • March 4, 2010
Valrico Express Oil owner buys Lithia Pinecrest buildings

Scott and Malinda Webster, owners of the Express Oil Change & Service Center in Valrico, have purchased the business's two buildings on Lithia Pinecrest Road north of Bloomingdale Avenue for $1.12 million.

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  • March 4, 2010
Urfer opens dealership, plans building on U.S. 301

Jack Urfer is opening a dealership for super-sized vehicles.

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  • March 4, 2010
Starwood Land Ventures buys 5,000-lots, models

Lakewood Ranch-based residential real estate investment firm Starwood Land Ventures purchased 5,449 residential lots and 36 model homes in Florida from TOUSA Inc. for $81 million.

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Lee's Conservation 20/20 makes $36-million purchase

Lee County commissioners have approved the $36.3-million purchase of 1,213 acres on State Road 82 in eastern Lee County for conservation.

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