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Law

  • By Elizabeth King
  • June 17, 2026
Sarasota law practice becomes part of St. Louis firm

Dunlap Moran and its two Sarasota area offices are now part of a Minnesota-based law firm.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
  • By Louis Llovio
  • June 5, 2026
The rise and fall of Patrick Britton-Harr: From high-flying entrepreneur to convicted felon

The Justice Department calls the story of Patrick Britton-Harr, who charmed investors and local business watchers while systematically defrauding investors and facing federal investigations, a cautionary tale.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
  • By Elizabeth King
  • June 1, 2026
Longtime Sarasota law firm joins Tampa-based practice

Norton Hammersley Lopez & Skokos has united with Trenam Law.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
  • By Louis Llovio
  • May 27, 2026
Naples exec in high-profile fraud case says his politically-active boss told him to steal

Steven Veneziano claims in court papers that, despite accusations, while working for Oakes Farms, he committed offenses at the behest of Alfie Oakes.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
  • By Elizabeth King
  • May 21, 2026
Affordable housing developer sues Sarasota County over $1M in rescinded funds

A more than $22 million affordable housing project is under pressure after Sarasota County pulled $1 million in funding, the developer says.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
  • By Elizabeth King
  • April 28, 2026
Two longtime Sarasota law firms merge

Syprett Meshad P.A. and Eastmoore Crauwels & DuBos will join under the name Syprett Meshad & DuBose.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
  • By Anastasia Dawson
  • March 16, 2026
Apollo Beach businessman charged in $4.8M COVID fraud

Caleb Walsh, 36, faces up to 30 years in federal prison for the alleged fraud. His alleged ill-gotten gains include a Mercedes Benz G-Wagon and a Nebraska hotel.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
  • By Mark Gordon
  • February 27, 2026
Former Tervis CEO named COO at noted Sarasota law firm

Hosana Fieber has been an executive in the region for some 20 years.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Brian Hartz
  • January 9, 2026
Tampa attorney gets hands-on with woodworking hobby

Shutts & Bowen LLP’s Alan Higbee says carpentry helps him leave the stressful work of a lawyer where it belongs — at the office.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Mark Gordon
  • November 23, 2025
Polk Realtors association ex-CEO charged with $81K theft from group

The East Polk County Association of Realtors terminated Jennifer Garula-Mers in 2024.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Louis Llovio
  • November 21, 2025
Sarasota man indicted for running $36M Ponzi scheme in Naples

Brent Adam Seaman is accused of using investor money to pay off losses, falsifying records and buying a $165,000 Ferrari with the proceeds.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • By Elizabeth King
  • November 20, 2025
Sarasota brewery pays back creditors after $7.2M building sale

Big Top Brewing Co. has resolved claims of more than $4 million, its co-owner says.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Anastasia Dawson
  • October 23, 2025
Entrepreneur fills gap with downtown Tampa bilingual mobile notary service

Tampa notary Sara Román launched the Notary Kiosk, a mobile notary service operating out of a yellow trailer, over the summer and plans to hold a free open house on Friday, Nov. 7.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Louis Llovio
  • September 16, 2025
YIGBY picture gets clearer as Gulf Coast localities work on adoption

Yes in God's Backyard is a tool to spur the development of affordable housing by allowing religious organizations to bypass zoning rules to build on their land.

  • Florida
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  • By Louis Llovio
  • August 19, 2025
State of Florida sues textbook publishers

The state alleges McGraw Hill and Savvas Learning Co. "systematically" overcharged state schools for materials in violation of the law.

  • Florida
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