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Strategies

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A Banker Goes to City Hall

Plant City thrift executive Robert P. Brown joins a select group: bankers in elected office.

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Ready for the Storm

Chris Bertelsen, who has been named one of the top 100 fund managers by Barron's, can be seen on Wall Street financial shows.

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Government's Inane Rules

Editor's note: The following is a letter sent by Clearwater attorney Robert G. Walker, owner of a new pet shop, Fluffy Puppies, to Clearwater City Planner John Schodtler on April 7. It's available free of charge.

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Newsmakers (Tampa)

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Q&A with Robert Meade, CEO of Doctors Hospital of Sarasota

The new CEO of the Doctor's Hospital of Sarasota hits down to discuss his new role and how he became the person he is today.

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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

Please participate in an interactive survey about managing your business. Survey results will be published online and in the Gulf Coast Business Review. Click here.

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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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Newsmakers (Sara/Mana)

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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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Business Survey

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Newsmakers (Tampa)

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