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  • By Adam Hughes
  • September 23, 2005
A Near-Death Experience

Leslie Flegel quadrupled Source Interlink's size in one year. But at one point, his acquisitions almost sank the company. Nonetheless, he's transforming the way magazines, CDs and DVDs are distributed.

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  • September 23, 2005
Advertising That Pays

In a local kickback case, an ex-Hillsborough County sheriff's deputy walks. Prosecutors cite legal technicalities and technical difficulties.

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  • September 23, 2005
Legal Briefs (Tampa)

Attorney general reaches settlement with companiesNew circuit judges named by Gov. BushGrayRobinson attorneys to speak in St. AugustineBricklemyer Smolker & Bolves adds lawyerLabor professional spoke at Tampa HR expoTampa Bay attorneys named to Best Lawyers list

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  • September 23, 2005
Shaking Up the Industry

Steven Johnston says he's changing the real estate industry with a 2% commission business model. His competitors disagree.

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  • September 23, 2005
Real Estate Briefs (Lee/Collier)

Texas developer plans Fort Myers condosWal-Mart to Build Third Supercenter in CollierLennar to build condos in Fort MyersUS Home buys condo tract at Heritage BayCondo-hotel plannedfor Inn at Pelican BayTampa group plans Fort Myers Beach condosPulte buys 44 acresin Fort MyersPrime Homebuilders plan town homes for Lee, Collier

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  • By Adam Hughes
  • September 19, 2005
Legal Briefs (Tampa)

Stanley elected president-elect of Hillsborough Bar AssociationABA committee seeks executive directorGonzalez joins social insurance groupCarlton Fields PA names director of developmentFoley & Lardner receives CIO 100 award for efficiencyLabor professional speaksat Tampa HR expoFowler White lawyers named to new postsGrayRobinson attorneys to speak at pension meetingBricklemyer Smolker adds son of founderBest Lawyers in America Names Tampa Bay practitioners

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  • September 19, 2005
Don't Look Back

Brian Tuttle paid a stunning $61.5 million for a 5,800-acre sod farm near North Port to develop the Isles of Athena. He spells out his rules for development.

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  • By Adam Hughes
  • September 19, 2005
Landlords' Market

Get ready for sticker shock if you plan to negotiate a new lease for office space in Lee and parts of Collier counties.

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  • By Adam Hughes
  • September 19, 2005
Real Estate Briefs (Lee/Collier)

Worthington Communities Sells Arborwood in Lee CountyFreeland buys 16 acres to move Naples NissanOffice condos planned for downtown Fort MyersPrime Homebuilders plantown homes for Lee, CollierUS Home buys Heritage Bay condo tractLennar to build condos in Fort Myers

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  • By Adam Hughes
  • September 19, 2005
Calendar of Events

The Calendar of Events is available free of charge.

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  • September 19, 2005
It's Hot at the Beach

St. Pete Beach battles citizens over what to do about aging motels and soaring land values.

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  • By Adam Hughes
  • September 19, 2005
Real Estate Briefs (Sara/Mana)

Kurland Family Plans Fruitville Mixed-use ProjectClark Comfort Inn owners buy nearby RamadaTradition Tarragon buys Whispering OaksIsaac Group buys buildings on State, PineappleKemick Properties buys land for home community

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  • By Adam Hughes
  • September 19, 2005
Job Generator

Grady Pridgen has become a leader in Tampa Bay commercial development by following the same strategy - investing in speculative site development before securing his tenants. His projects have attracted 13,500 jobs.

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  • By Adam Hughes
  • September 19, 2005
Anything is Possible

In spite of Chris-Craft's two bankruptcies, Stephen Julius and Stephen Heese saw great valuein the name and its history. They've surpassed $50 million in sales; $100 million is the next goal.

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  • September 19, 2005
Executive Session with Linda Lemon-Steiner

The Gulf coast Business Review sat down with the Chief Operating Officer, Doctors Hospital of Sarasota

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