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  • March 18, 2013
Distressed sales drop in Tampa Bay

A national report indicates signs of a housing turnaround.

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  • September 30, 2011
De LaSalle Academy buys land on Daniels

The De LaSalle Academy of Fort Myers purchased 5.26 acres on Daniels Parkway for $1.4 million.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • May 31, 2011
Neal Communities offers mortgages

It wasn't too long ago that the Sarasota-Bradenton market was inundated with mortgage firms, the obvious response to the residential real estate boom.

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  • July 27, 2011
Firm that finds others work finds going good

With unemployment high statewide, Karen Rehn, who runs a staffing and job placement business, is an odd candidate to report sales growth of 200% over the past 18 months.

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  • April 20, 2011
Galati Yacht headed to Michigan

The recession forced many local companies to seek business outside Florida, but one firm took that trend to a surprising place: Michigan.

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  • August 23, 2013
Feldman Equities joint venture buys, renovating former Wells Fargo Plaza

The price equated to $107 per square foot.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • September 13, 2013
Coconut Grove's Terre Investments buys Shoppes of Southbay

The price equated to $176 per square foot.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • April 11, 2011
Company receives transfusion

The core product made by Sarasota-based Biolife, a powder that can stop bleeding and control wounds, underwhelmed consumers in its first trip to the market.

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  • November 2, 2012
Once fast-growing homebuilder now struggling

A once highflying homebuilding firm, Sarasota-based Paradise Homes, has been grounded in financial difficulties over the last month, troubles that culminated in a bankruptcy filing.

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  • July 31, 2012
IntegraClick gets new counsel

Fast-growth yet controversial marketing business hires an 18-year legal veteran.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • August 31, 2012
Conant Auto Retail Group buys Honda, Volkswagen dealerships

The Honda dealership features 11 service bays and the Volkswagen dealership has another seven.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • January 18, 2012
Firm finds niche in unorthodox funerals

When considering a sea burial for a loved one, make sure to hire a professional.

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  • April 4, 2012
U.S. Army buys 15 acres for Cape Coral reserve center

The United States Army purchased 15 acres in northeast Cape Coral for $2.25 million.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • March 9, 2012
They really can just get along

News of boardroom clashes between directors and CEOs certainly grabs headlines.

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  • June 21, 2021
Amazon plans major distribution center in region

Online retail giant Amazon is set to develop another “last mile” distribution center in Lee County, even as new facility debuts in East Naples.

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  • October 6, 2021
Banks complete merger; combined entity boasts 12 branches, $3B in assets

Hillsboro Bank, based in Plant City, will do business as The Bank of Tampa after the two banks completed their merger on Oct. 1.

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  • March 11, 2021
Developer targets starting date for 40-acre business park

Seagate expects to break ground on the facility for Rice Insulation & Glass in April.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • March 25, 2021
Brokerage appoints new local office managing broker

Erin McDonald has more than two decades in real estate.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • March 30, 2021
Builder starts work on 700-acre, gated community

Model homes are planned for early fall at Star Farms at Lakewood Ranch.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • April 28, 2021
Seaside adds five veteran bankers to team

The new additions have a combined total of 125 years of experience

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