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Gloomy Forecast

An economist with the federal insurer of bank deposits puts lenders on notice that there could be tougher days ahead.

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'Condo-Converter'

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Kindness Begets New Business

A community banker acts against type to get his institution through hurricane chaos.

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Headed for a Fall?

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The Deal Maker

Ron Allen is the head of a successful Bradenton construction firm NDC Construction Co. anda top tier developer.

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Strategic Change

Hillsborough Clerk of Court Pat Frank is quickly reorganizing the 850-member office.

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W'holy' Grail

John Mackey explains why shareholders don't come first at Whole Foods Market. Not that they're complaining.

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Beyond the Comfort Zone

Clearwater lawyers tackle the difficult subject of bigotry at a bar association luncheon.

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The Duel

Why is the Bank of St. Petersburg expanding so fast? Maybe the bank's new chairman wants to show upa former colleague who fired him.

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