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Institutional investors are scouring deals in Southwest Florida. The latest sign: sale of the upscale Mercato shopping center in Naples.

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Maryland couple buys Bardmoor Villas

A company led by Ralph and Sabrina Norton of Largo, Md., purchased the 38-unit Bardmoor Villas apartments for $2.2 million.

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Hospitality exec moves up front

Dan Stone, a top franchise executive at The Melting Pot, has been promoted to a new role at the fast-growing firm.

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Louisiana oil conglomerate invests in Neff Rental building

Louisiana's Marco Cos. purchased a 7,920-square-foot industrial building for $2.15 million.

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White elephants

Vacant buildings can be challenges and opportunities, but creativity is key in finding the right match.

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Cheesehead uses noggin to find employees

Sarasota entrepreneur Louise Kennedy Converse recently tackled nearly every business owner's primary anxiety — how to find top employees — with a unique approach: raw and uncomplicated honesty.

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Icahn: Hertz not a loser

Carl Icahn doesn't like losers.

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Bradenton's 30 West Apartments sell for $25 million

Bloomington, Minn.-based Timberland Partners and a company led by James and Ann Marie Maciej purchased the 264-unit 30 West Apartments in Bradenton for $25 million.

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Harrod Properties company buys Hillsborough Galleria

An affiliate of Tampa-based Harrod Properties Inc. purchased the 170,242-square-foot Hillsborough Galleria for $6.75 million.

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