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Strategies

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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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Defending Attorneys

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

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Calendar of Events

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Time for Change

Under Tom Snow's leadership, Carlton Fields has become the fourth largest law firm in Florida.

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In Search of Hip

Frank Folsom Smith plans to create a trendy youthful feel for SRQ Innovation Green at the airport.

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Newsmakers (Sara/Mana edition)

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It's a Start

Victims of a $60 million investment scheme are getting back just pennies on the dollar so far.

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Business Survey

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Calendar of Events

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The Last Word

Even in retirement, Judge Susan Schaeffer gets the final say.

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Gloomy Forecast

An economist with the federal insurer of bank deposits puts lenders on notice that there could be tougher days ahead.

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