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  • December 26, 2003
Let the Bidding Begin

The possibility of redeveloping a parking lot on Palm Avenue in Sarasota attracts big-name developers with visions of multimillion projects.

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  • December 26, 2003
Politics: Out in Front

It's early, but George W. Bush is dominating presidential campaign fundraising - nationally as well as on the Gulf Coast.

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  • December 26, 2003
Legal Briefs (Tampa edition)

This week's items: Court certifies need for more judges, issues warning Pinellas clerk's office changes service for attorneys New managing shareholder named at Fowler White Fowler White shareholder named to museum board

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  • December 26, 2003
Winning Work

Commercial Realtors Dan Page and Karen Cook were recognized as Realtor of the Year in Sarasota.

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  • December 26, 2003
Unified Front (Sara/Mana cover)

Gulf Coast chambers of commerce mostly agree on the important issues for the upcoming legislative session: Affordable health insurance, education and transportation.

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  • December 26, 2003
On the Upside (Tampa cover)

Chambers of commerce throughout the Gulf Coast region mostly agree on the important issues for the upcoming legislative session: Affordable health insurance, education and transportation.

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  • December 26, 2003
Legislature: How They Rated

The Florida Chamber of Commerce reviewed each legislator's votes during the session, or sessions as seen earlier this year, and assigned each one a letter grade based on how their votes affect the business community.

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  • December 26, 2003
Business of Divorce (Tampa edition)

Most of Jim Knox's divorce cases don't make headlines. But one recent case has been written about as far away as California.

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  • December 26, 2003
Legal Calendar (Tampa edition)

This calendar of legal events from Jan. 8- March 6. is provided free of charge

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  • December 19, 2003
Real Estate Briefs (Sara/Mana edition)

This week's items: Real Property Specialists builds Broyhill store, new retail centeGulf Coast landlordbuys Grand Oaks apartmentsCL Realty plans Manatee River PlantationsGriffin Properties, Sara-Eagle buy Hillview building

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  • December 19, 2003
How High the Rates?

A slight boost in interest rates won't faze bankers in 2004.

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  • December 19, 2003
High-Tech Turnaround

Florida now tops Massachusetts when it comes to the number of tech jobs. Will the trend continue?

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  • December 19, 2003
In Pursuit of Sand and Tan

Move out of the way: Tourism on the Gulf Coast has returned to 2000 levels and is expected to go higher next year.

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  • December 19, 2003
Children, Santa attend Bar's Holiday Party

Clearwater Bar Association members, their family and guests attended the Dec. 17 holiday party at the Harborview Center. The event included a visit by Santa, a puppet show and a silent basket auction.There were goodies for everyone, including the children

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  • December 19, 2003
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