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Taubman Centers Inc. sold a 49.9% interest in the center to a joint venture of TIAA-CREF and Dutch pension services APG for $499 million.

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Moving and storage firm's headquarters will remain in Clearwater.

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Bradenton lighting firm earns recognition

Beacon Products noted for innovation, usefulness and aesthetics.

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The median price of an existing single-family home in Naples rose 17% in November.

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A company led by Eric Howell, president of Bradenton-based Lancaster Realty Inc., purchased the 37,880-square-foot Centre Shops of Longboat Key for $3.7 million.

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