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Area researchers share findings at international Alzheimer's conference

Laila Abdullah, Cheryl Brandi and Charis Ringland from the Roskamp Institute in Sarasota shared research at the conference.

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Fears of the economy drifting into a recession could be overblown — at least in the opinions of some Florida small business owners.

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Grant assists employers with advanced manufacturing skills training

The CareerEdge Funders Collaborative received a $125,000 grant from the National Fund for Workforce Solutions funded by The Boeing Co.

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Spinoff zone: McKibbon Hospitality creates a new company

Tampa, Florida-based hotel management firm McKibbon Hospitality has launched a spinoff company, McKibbon Places, that will be headquartered in Atlanta and specialize in third-party hotel development and renovation services.

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Channelside Apartments trade for $65.2 million

A California investment firm has acquired the 325-unit Channelside Apartments in Fort Myers for $65.2 million, an 18.5% premium to the $55 million the seller paid in April 2016.

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Elvis has left the building

Daniel Peek, who while at HFF negotiated some of the largest hotel sales in area history, has left the firm amid its merger with JLL to join Hodges Ward Elliott, a New York brokerage, where he will be president of its hospitality division.

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IP Capital completes a Grand deal

$226 million purchase of the Grand Hyatt Tampa Bay and Bayport Plaza will further integrate the two properties in Tampa's Westshore district

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The St. Petersburg Municipal Pier Marketplace project has received 70 applications from prospective vendors, who will compete for 17 slots in the project that is part of the city's $76 million pier renovation.

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Foundation promotes vice president, names two to philanthropy team

Gulf Coast Community Foundation is one of the largest community foundations in Florida.

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Restaurant chain eyes area for aggressive expansion

Captain D’s, a Nashville-based fast-casual seafood restaurant chain, has targeted Tampa, St. Petersburg, Sarasota and Bradenton for franchise development.

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Marketing, branding firm welcomes new director

The Cape Coral resident will be the company's director of business development and a senior account executive.

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Financial firm selects COO, announces promotions

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Laundry tech startup raises more than $5M

Tampa, Florida-based mobile technology firm Washlava has secured more than $5 million in non-dilutive growth financing, sourced by Skyway Capital Markets LLC, also based in Tampa.

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Building maintenance company expands in Florida

The business is being operated by North Naples resident and former Wall Street businessman James Sperzel.

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