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  • July 23, 2004
Legal Briefs (Tampa edition)

This week's items: illsborough County judge promoted to circuit benchKiernan picked as chairof grievance committeeZinober & McCrea hires new associateNational group certifies McCrea as trial advocate

  • Law
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  • July 15, 2004
Conquering Foreign Lands

Bob Williams, of Vengroff, Williams & Associates, pushes the Sarasota collections and receivables company into the European market. Next up is Central and Latin America.

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  • July 15, 2004
Calm After the Storms

Ober says he's steadied the Hillsborough state attorney's office.

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  • July 15, 2004
Perils of Efficiency

Tampa lawyer Michael J. Echevarria has streamlined the mortgage foreclosure process. In business, he would be hailed. Not so in law.

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  • July 15, 2004
Keeping the Coast Young (40 under 40)

Today, the Gulf Coast is bound once again to the vitality of youth, and not because retirees from New Jersey are still looking for Ponce de Leon's fountain. The young professional class is here, and it is here to stay.

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  • July 15, 2004
Risk Taker

An established Orlando attorney uproots a successful law practiceto start over in St. Petersburg.

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  • July 15, 2004
Consumer Victory?

Plaintiffs in a truth-in-lending action against Bill Heard Chevrolet Inc.-Plant City win a favorable ruling on appeal.

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  • July 15, 2004
By the Hour or the Job

While a federal court upholds foreclosure lawyers' fees, the law firms still sought help from the Legislature.

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  • July 15, 2004
Real Estate Briefs (Sara/Mana edition)

This week's items: Courthouse Center developer plans University Center buildingPark Charles Prime Properties buys Bianco Sands villasSarasota Business Center to start second phaseHouston company buys Timberlake Apartments

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  • By Business Observer Staff
  • July 9, 2004
Real Estate Briefs (Sara/Mana edition)

This week's items: C&W Development buys two Manasota Key parcelsLowe's Home Improvementbuys Bradenton land for centerJohn Cannon Homes plans new corporate headquartersRamar Group selling building in Phillippi Landings

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  • July 9, 2004
Legal Briefs (Tampa edition)

This week's items: Professionalism Award given to George Edgecomb Assoc.Longtime Tampa attorney inducted into mediator collegeJustice Pariente recognized for work on behalf of familiesFlorida Bar seeks lawyer as examiner

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  • July 9, 2004
Entanglement

A Hillsborough County jury awarded $2.3 million to Tampa auto dealer Ernest B. Haire III over a dispute with convicted corporate raider Paul Bilzerian and his wife, Terri Steffen.

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  • July 9, 2004
A Holistic View of Finance

Susan Moseley is the financial ring leader for her high net worth clients, ccoordinating portfolios that takeinto account the entire financial picture.

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  • July 9, 2004
Engineer of a Dream

Lloyd Ward pushed himself to the limit to get to the top of several major corporations. His next goal - succeed on his own.

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  • July 9, 2004
Bridging the Experience Gap

Clearwater's mayor bases his campaign for county clerk on stints in the public and private sectors, discounting bad publicity from a botched construction project in his city.

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