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Hidden Pipes Mar Properties

Homebuilder Brian Decosmo uncovered an unwelcome surprise where he planned to build his family's dream home.

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No Drinking, No Touching, No Business

Manatee County is expected to adopt a law regulating strip clubs. The clubs' lawyer says 'bring it on' because the courts are on his side.

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Business Survey

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Real Estate Briefs (Tampa)

Georgetown Apartments on South Westshore sell for $125 millionVillas at Cross Creek gets a new ownerSale of Wyndham Westshore closed as part of packageRetail building at Adamo Drive sells to investorsEcoGroup Inc. closes deal on former Hendry Corp. landAmalie Oil Co buys vacant land at Causeway Boulevard

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The End of a Row

A secret deal ends costly litigation that ensnarled a local family of produce farmers.

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Calendar of Events

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Southern Discomfort

A Tampa bank works to get back in the good graces of regulators.

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Brothers Bet on Concept

From a hole-in-the-wall spot to four locations, Barnacle Bill's annual revenue approaches $7 million. A new concept is planned.

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Real Estate Briefs (Tampa)

Dubai Investment Group acquires multifamily propertiesThe Sembler Co. buys St. Petersburg propertiesWilder Corp. buys Ameri-Life Towers in ClearwaterResponse Mail Express obtains$2.5 million mortgage La Risa Development LLC buys property for condosMarket Street MortgageCEO named to UM boardFreemarr Homes buys 23 lots to build single-family homesElliott Ross sets record year for salesFleischmanGarcia wins architectural awardPalm Harbor Development LLC obtains $29.46 million mortgagHotel Detroit and Bishop Hotel to undergo improvements

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Legal Calendar (Tampa)

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Real Estate Briefs (Sara/Mana)

Sarasota businessmen to open resort in '06Sarasota dentists buy Aloha Mobile Home ParkThree investors buy Bradenton warehouseWaterford Cos. buys 20 acres for condosRape Crisis Centerexpands on MainSarasota investor buys land out eastKeenan Development Group prepares for new buildingPort Manatee Center lands first tenant

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Nominees for Lawyer of the Year

The Nominees for Lawyer of the Year are available free of charge.Twenty business people in the Sarasota-Manatee region were nominated for Gulf Coast Business Review's "Lawyer of the Year" award by their colleagues, peers and others. Two top lawyers, including one under the age of 40, will be singled out for "raising the bar" in GCBR's April 22 edition.

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Nominees for the '2005 Young Lawyer Award'

Nominees for the '2005 Young Lawyer Award' are available free of charge. One lawyer under the age of 40, will be singled out for "raising the bar" in GCBR's April 22 edition.

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Calendar of Events

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