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  • Adam Hughes
  • August 26, 2005
Real Estate Briefs (Sara/Mana)

Buchanan Enterprises moving headquartersBoar's Head relocating to Sarasota City CenterSarasota Investment Group Buys Land for SteeplechaseHaley's Motel owners close on propertyCorvus, Lemon Development buy Blue Line parking lotIllinois developer buysland on Palm, Mira MarCharlotte Development buys land for second commonsAsselstine, Seidelbuy Tamiami Trail propertySheer Supply Co. moving to Chenet Lane

  • Manatee-Sarasota
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • August 12, 2005
Coffee Talk (Tampa)

'A simple man': Associates of Al Pina have contacted the Gulf Coast Business Review at his request to vouch for the minority activist.All things must pass: Tampa commercial real estate broker Kyle Burd recently told his boss the news he didn't want hear.Pity underpaid bank CEOs: Really, Coffee Talk writes that headline with all sincerity.The little firm that can: Lawyers Jon Tileston and Brent Simon took on the Florida Department of Transportation and won $7 million - more than twice what state officials had offered to pay for the taking of nearly 2 acres on the Courtney Campbell Causeway that had housed Scarletts, a topless cabaret, and B.J.'s restaurant.JQC rebuffs Holder: The Florida Judicial Qualifications Commission says Hillsborough Circuit Judge Greg Holder is not entitled to legal fees of about $1.8 million because its failed prosecution against him wasn't related to his job as judge.

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    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • August 12, 2005
Real Estate Briefs (Tampa)

Deal of the Week: Ballast Point Pays $61 Million for RentalsTroubled rental property bought for $12.5 millionOrlando's Capital Partners targets Tampa for growthBoston investor buys 396 apartments for $19 million

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • August 12, 2005
Coffee Talk (Sara/Mana)

Ellis Building destined for second head: When Benderson Development Co. LLC bought the 130,189-square-foot Ellis Building in downtown Sarasota this March, it was only natural to wonder if the commercial developer and property owner had additional development on its mind. Now, it's official.Industrial broker considering Florida house run: Commercial Real Estate Broker Jon Kleiber says he is talking to his family about a possible run as a Republican for the District 70 state representative seat currently held by Nancy Detert, R-Venice.Back to school doesn't mean kids get all the fun.: For some executives, it's time to hit the books too.Pity underpaid bank CEOs: Really, Coffee Talk writes that headline with all sincerity. In case you're not sure for whom you should be shedding tears, SNL Financial of Charlottesville, Va., has compiled a handy list.Who really wanted the Kelo decision?: The U.S. Supreme Court decision in favor of the City of New London in its eminent domain dispute with several homeowners was described as a win for local governments and developers.

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    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • August 12, 2005
Real Estate Briefs (Sara/Mana)

Zirkelbach Construction Plans $100 Million Buckeye ParkTri-H Metal Products buys building on 21st StreetBennett, Kaplan complete Linger Lodge purchaseCarla's Clay owner buys Northgate unitde Morgan Homes buys Palmetto landDeveloper buys out east for new home communityRosedale developer buys land to expandNew Jersey firm acquires 29 retail sites in FloridaFort Myers psychologist buys Bradenton officeTitle company to relocate to Lakewood Main Street

  • Manatee-Sarasota
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • August 5, 2005
Deal of the Week- Patience Pays (Tampa)

Gamble on Tampa's Urban Centre returns big.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • August 5, 2005
Real Estate Briefs (Tampa)

South Florida condo converter buys 300 apartments in TampaNew Jersey investment firmbuys 29 retail sites in FloridaSimDag affiliate pays $12.4 million for 1 acreClearwater Inn owner pares interest rates, reduces costsSouth Florida investors buy pasture land for $10 million

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • August 5, 2005
Coffee Talk (Tampa)

Bank holds out for nice price: It was not six months ago that Glen W. Fausset, president of 1st National Bank & Trust, was stamping out speculation that the 19-year-old Bradenton bank would be sold.Well represented: It appears the local real estate industry, for the most part, applauds the recent appointment of Pinellas County Commissioner Bob Stewart to the Florida Impact Fee Review Task Force. McEwen gets official OK: As expected, Catherine Peek McEwen has received the official approval of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 11th Circuit to become Tampa's next bankruptcy judge.All's well?: Talking about Tampa bankruptcy court: It might be one of the busiest in the nation, but business has been slowing down there over the past couple years.New bank on schedule: The first bank based in south Hillsborough County in almost a decade is on track to begin business next month.'Real-Time Enterprise': Are you ready for extreme competition as the "great 21st century business reformation" takes place? Look no further than the "Titans of Technology."

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    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • August 5, 2005
Coffee Talk (Sara/Mana)

Bank holds out for nice price: It was not six months ago that Glen W. Fausset, president of 1st National Bank & Trust, was stamping out speculation that the 19-year-old Bradenton bank would be sold.How much should new homes be assessed?: Let's get a little perspective here.Benderson adds a local voice: For the past five years, it has been the biggest, but it also has been the quietest.Don't judge the impact-fee committee just yet: Sarasota County Commissioner Jon Thaxton's advice to the media and others concerning the Florida Impact Fee Review Task Force is don't pre-judge its members.

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    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • August 5, 2005
Real Estate Briefs (Sara/Mana)

Sarasota Pays Quay for Roundabout LandBruce Williams Homes unveils CrossCreekTwo medical practices relocating to North TrailInvestor buys Lake Osprey VillageCar care business moving to 39th AvenueBenderson Development Co. moves forward with Town CenterWestwater Construction moving to Orange AvenueFrank Menke Organization buys more land for SumterHotelier acquires I-75 Hampton InnLee School Board acquires two sites

  • Manatee-Sarasota
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • August 1, 2005
Coffee Talk (Tampa)

Bank hunts for new CEO: Less than six months after opening, Liberty Bank has lost its president and chief executive.State gets Holder bill: Lawyers for Hillsborough Circuit Judge Gregory P. Holder, who was subjected to a recently concluded judicial ethics hearing, have delivered an invoice for their services.Rollercoaster ride: Cary Frounfelter and his 10-year-old daughter were enjoying Busch Gardens last summer when he was told to get off the Montu, an inverted rollercoaster.Name change is official: Just when Tampa Bay area residents thought they could stop asking: "What's a Fifth Third?"You've got to believe: Tampa attorney Scott Tozian, who specializes in the defense of lawyers accused of wrongdoing, is defending Richard Albritton, a circuit judge in Panama City.All in all, Florida's OK: We always look forward to the Taxpayers Network's annual booklet ranking the nation's states on such characteristics as demographics, taxes, government, economy, education, public safety and health and welfare.

  • News
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • August 1, 2005
The Conversion Craze

Real estate analyst Marvin Rose thinks the conversion of apartments to condos is approaching saturation.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • August 1, 2005
Coffee Talk (Sara/Mana)

All in all, Florida's OK: We always look forward to the Taxpayers Network's annual booklet ranking the nation's states on such characteristics as demographics, taxes, government, economy, education, public safety and health and welfare.Southwest flies to Fort Myers, Fort Myers/Naples wins again.: Although the Sarasota-Bradenton International Airport courted Southwest Airlines, the Texas-based carrier has decided Southwest Florida International Airport is more attractive and lucrative.Blowout: Sarasota tire firm suing Chinese partners: With the emergence of China as a major economic power, Gulf Coast companies with business interests in the communist country continue to grow.

  • News
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • July 22, 2005
Real Estate Briefs (Tampa)

Renaissance Vinoy Deal Valued at $44 MillionVenture pays $30 million for assisted-living facilityDeveloper purchases rental properties for $106 millionOpus South closes dealto build luxury condosREIT pays $26 million for east Tampa property

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • July 22, 2005
Coffee Talk (Tampa)

No crisis yet: Richard X. Bove has weighed in on the much-debated housing bubble.Attention: Medical malpractice attorneys: Almost 15% of Florida physicians who answered recent queries from regulators could not provide state-required proof that they can pay a medical malpractice claim.Clearwater bar loses oldest past president: In 1951, Harry Truman was the U.S. president and Winston Churchill was British prime minister. That same year Howard P. Rives became president of the Clearwater Bar Association.Joining big lobby: A Sarasota bank executive is taking a more active role in advocating for his industry.More important than money?: Sarasota Business Center is pushing a summer special that's a little different from the typical real estate promotion.

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