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Sex, Lies and Videotape

Two female clients accuse New Port Richey attorney John A. Majestic of sexual affairs. One committed suicide.

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  • October 1, 2004
Good Value in Valrico

A tiny east Hillsborough County bank bounces back just in time to go private.

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  • October 1, 2004
Managing for Growth

Budge Huskey is now president and COO of Coldwell Banker's Florida West operation.

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  • October 1, 2004
True Believer

Whether Joseph P. Smith lives or dies - if convicted of Carlie Brucia's death - is largely dependent on Adam Tebrugge, 42, a 12th Circuit assistant public defender who has won the acquittal of four other accused murderers.

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Cultivating the Ranch

Following the crest of new home sales, Lakewood Ranch's Corporate Park has reached the top of the area's business park market.

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Dunkin' Deals

Dealmaker Marvin Kaplan brought the first Dunkin' Donuts to Sarasota in 1992. Now he and his partners plan to return the franchise to the market with 16 new locations.

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Drive-by Litigation?

Small businesses battle what they call frivolous and expensive lawsuits bydisabled rights advocates.

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  • September 24, 2004
A Transplanted Volunteer

Pinellas clerk candidate Carrie Wadlinger says she's so into systems management that she'd rather shop at Office Depot than Dillard's.

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Newsmakers (Sara/Mana edition)

The latest news on local movers and shakers is available free of charge.

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  • September 17, 2004
Vanguard Growth Spurs Change

To cope with growth, the pharmaceutical company automates with new technology.

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  • September 17, 2004
Newsmakers (Sara/Mana edition)

The comings and goings of area movers and shakers is available free of charge.

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Weathering the Storm

Commercial real estate industry is knocked about by the hurricanes, but still afloat.

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  • September 17, 2004
A Flood of Controversy

The developer of Tampa's exclusive Avila community seeks $8 million in damages from the Southwest Florida Water Management District and Hillsborough County.

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From Prosecutor to Prosecuted

A former prosecutor and Stetson student bar president tried shortcuts to financial success, including the theft of a client's identity.

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Optimistic Outlook

Colliers Arnold is bullish on the short- and long-term forecast for retail, industrial and office development in the Sarasota-Manatee market.

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