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Executive Session with Dickson Clements

The Gulf Coast Busines Review sat down with the new land acquisition and development manager for John Cannon Homes.

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Commitment to Ethics

John Wolfe wins the 2005 Professionalism Award.

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Finalist: David Sessions

President, CEO of Willis A. Smith Construction Inc.

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Finalist: Michael Saunders

President of Michael Saunders and Co.

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Entreprener Runner-Up: John Williams

The president of Gould & Lamb Healthcare Consultants LLC was one of this year's runner-ups for Entrepreneur of the Year.

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Newsmakers (Sara/Mana)

Newsmaker is available free of charge.

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Executive Session with Roger Birkel

The Gulf Coast Business Review sat down with the new CEO and President of Selby Gardens.

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Calendar of Events

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Struggle for Control

The estate of entrepreneur Paul 'Duke' Smith has spun out of control amid a bitter family dispute.

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Nature Lover, Land Owner, Developer

Maurice Wilder, who started out as a mobile home salesman, has built a diverse $500 million portfolio over three decades.

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Cherry Picker

Homebuilder Brian Pruett honed his niche by creating mini-resorts. The key to his craftsmanship is stability - using the same contractors for 20 years.

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Calendar of Events

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Choosing Baynes' Successor

It's a secret, this process to replace recently retired U.S. Bankruptcy Judge Thomas Baynes Jr. of Tampa.

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Newsmakers (Tampa)

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Option Play

Some shareholders may not realize the impact on their investments when community banks cut their CEOs in on the stock action.

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