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Unofficial Networks has reported that 15 of North America’s biggest resorts have just been sold. The announcement was released after yesterday’s negotiations were finalized. According to the deal, CNL Lifestyle Properties has sold 15 resorts and five additional entertainment centers to EPR Properties, a real estate investment trust based in Kansas City, Missouri.

According to a press release on Business Wire, “the agreement provides for the Company’s acquisition of Northstar California Ski Resort, 15 attraction properties (waterparks and amusement parks) and  …  More

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Marquee Brands, who recently purchased fashion brand Ben Sherman and Italian luxury brand Bruno Magli, has acquired Body Glove; Meistrell family will remain a minority interest

Family-owned for more than 60 years, Body Glove is handing over the reigns to licensing acquisition and development company Marquee Brands, based out of New York and London.

Founded in Redondo Beach, California by the Meistrell family, Body Glove will remain in its home town.

Marquee plans to set up shop on the west coast in order to better manager its newest portfolio member.

Here’s more from the companies:   …  More

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Quiksilver will no longer sponsor and support “The Eddie” at Waimea Bay.

The big wave surfing competition was founded in 1984 to honor the life and career of Eddie Aikau, the surfer-lifeguard who lost his life trying to save the crew members of the iconic voyaging canoe Hokulea.

The Quiksilver In Memory of Eddie Aikau has been   … More

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Hawaiian surfer Clay Marzo has found himself bankrupt after being embezzled of his life savings and his property by his bookkeeper.

Felicidad Rivera, a 51-year-old bookkeeper from Makawao, Hawaii, has been indicted for fraud for allegedly taking $400,000 over six and a half years from the Marzo.

According to the authorities, Rivera  …  More

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