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Glazer adds name to historic Tampa armory

It's been an iconic home to history for decades -- from an early performance by Elvis Presley that made the cover of his first album, to one of the final speeches delivered by President John F. Kennedy.

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HSN looks to Ohio

HSN Inc. already employs more than 1,300 people to answer calls from shoppers buying products they find on the company's cable channels. But soon, the St. Petersburg media company will add 300 more spots throughout northwest Ohio.

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Siesta Center sells for $4.6M

Investor buys Siesta Key retail buildings, marking the largest commercial real estate sale in at least two years on the island.

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  • May 14, 2015
Lee plans to widen major corridor

Lee County plans to widen Alico Road east of Interstate 75, opening up a rural area to new development.

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  • May 14, 2015
Tampa startup acquires data center in $90M deal

vXchnge, led by former Switch and Data executives, expand footprint to 15 North American markets.

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  • May 13, 2015
Cash still rules home sales

Monthly data from CoreLogic show that cash sales declined in North Port-Sarasota-Bradenton, but still account for 58.3% of all home sales.

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  • May 13, 2015
Pitbladdo Holdings serves wine fest

The Southwest Florida Wine and Food Fest, an event that raised $3.35 million this year, named Pitbladdo Holdings as title sponsor.

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  • May 13, 2015
Tampa Ironman organizer fined $2.8M for lottery

World Triathlon Corp. made a $10,000 profit for every slot it chanced off for a trip to a world championship event in Hawaii, officials say.

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  • May 12, 2015
TerraCap buys four Sarasota office buildings for $37.1M

The Bonita Springs-based firm has purchased the Gateway Professional Center in Sarasota.

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  • May 12, 2015
Tampa health tech provider sells for $140 million

Towers Watson & Co. believes the number of only-option account-based health plans will rise from 20% to 50% in the next two years.

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Alico juices up citrus sales

Alico's citrus sales more than doubled in the second quarter on the heels of major acquisitions.

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Naples shopping destination sold

Insurance giant Prudential has acquired Mercato, the 450,000-square-foot shopping destination in Naples.

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Gulf Coast bank, medical company welcome new board members

Elizabeth Fowler joins Raymond James Bank, while Charles Orsatti connects with Bovie Medical

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Bradenton course chosen to host golf qualifier

Bradenton Country Club was selected for a U.S. Women's Open Golf Championship Qualifier.

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Charm City residents feel lure of Sarasota

Nearly 26,000 Mid-Atlantic region visitors came to Sarasota in the first quarter.

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