ORLANDO-Bidding against an unknown investor, the Scottsdale, AZ-based lender bested its rival after 11 back-and-forth bids for the 102-unit, four-building Sheraton Vistana Resort at the 6,300-acre World Golf Village community between Jacksonville, FL and St. Augustine, FL, 150 miles north of Downtown Orlando.

SEATTLE-A group of developers has filed a petition opposing proposed changes to the state's energy code, saying that development of new residential towers will be faced with expensive obstacles if the changes are approved.

ORLANDO-The Orlando developer paid Curry Ford Associates $3.1 million or $41.05 per sf for the 75,500-sf Curry Ford East and University Square Associates $3.35 million or $36.81 per sf for the 91,000-sf University Square Shopping Center.

DEARBORN, MI-The company known for its popular workwear is building a new 56,000-sf facility as part of three-year business plan. It will house more than 250 employees beginning in August 2003.