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  • March 28, 2005
Business Survey

Please participate in an interactive survey about managing your business. Survey results will be published online and in the Gulf Coast Business Review. Click here.

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Rule Spurs LITIGATION

Labor lawsuits are on the upswing in federal court, despite a rule change aimed at curbing complaints.

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Legal Briefs (Tampa)

Jury sides with Rywant-Alvarez team in federal bad-faith lawsuitState Supreme Court reprimandsSt. Pete attorney Nina BaumanAfter 30 years, Trenam Kemker's John Vento retires from Air ForceOlson & Bearden discovers flaw in barter deal with client

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Reaching Out

The Hillsborough Association for Women Lawyers (HAWL) has started a mentoring program for the benefit of female students at the Stetson University College of Law.

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It's Not Grandstanding; It's Common Sense

Tom Gallagher, Chief Financial Officer of the State of Florida, responds to Matt Walsh's column, "Gallagher Grandstands Again."

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Real Estate Briefs (Tampa)

Chicago's Waterton Associates buys Tampa's Oaks ApartmentsArcherd Kingsway buys land to develop single-family homes Palazzo Di Oro LLC buys St. Petersburg facilityWestgate Plaza grocery center sold to PMAT investmentsTrammell Crow's Abberger named vice-chair of committeeBrokers, Realtors receive top Pinnacle Awards

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For Rent: Prime Locations

Real estate is not a one-size-fits-all business. What works for one business can leave another experienced entrepreneur an utter failure. You don't have to teach Stan Rutstein that business rule.

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Real Estate Briefs (Sara/Mana)

Corvus plans local headquartersBenderson's town center up for commission reviewChiles buysIsland's EndBenderson Development buys downtown Ellis buildingFlorida Land Managementbuys Manatee groveInvestors purchase Casey Key resortHandyTrac growing to 53rd AvenueKaplan invests in residential, commercial properties

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Business Survey

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Going for Growth

Pinellas Park's First Community Bank of America moves into Tampa with an aggressive expansion blueprint.

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Shareholders, Fear Not

Bradenton's 1st National Bank & Trust doesn't sacrifice investment performance in order to reel in more deposits.

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  • March 18, 2005
Legal Briefs (Tampa)

Mechanik Nuccio trial team wins $1.2 million jury verdictJury awards $1.1 million to employee-leasing firmStetson establishes center for higher education law

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Giving Back

Professional football player Warrick Dunn and Florida Bar President Kelly Overstreet Johnson talk to local judges and lawyers about their volunteer work.

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Defending Attorneys

Over the past two decades, Scott Tozian has become the attorney of choice for embattled judges and lawyers.

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  • March 18, 2005
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