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The Barron Collier Cos. and its frequent partner, Quincy, Mass.-based FoxRock Properties, purchased the six-building Park North office development for $2.9 million.

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When Sarasota developers Charles Githler and Andy Dorr attempted to build a $100 million conference center downtown six years ago, the project stumbled.

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Citing low sales, food management firm Spectra asked for its release from a contract with the Cleveland Heights Country Club restaurant in Lakeland.

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Bradenton office buyer emerges

The recently purchased office property is anchored by the Bradenton Herald newspaper.

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Nearly 1 million-square-foot industrial park sells

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Orlando-based Seaside National Bank & Trust named H. Wayne Griest president of the Naples-Fort Myers market to lead the bank's expansion in the area.

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Former Disney CEO kicks off list of high-profile speakers

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SunEdison constructed a 6-megawatt solar power plant for Lakeland Electric.

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