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Strategies

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  • October 15, 2004
Good Value in Valrico

A tiny east Hillsborough County bank bounces back just in time to go private. The bank's performance was among the best three in the area.

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  • Business Observer Staff
  • October 15, 2004
Technology that Makes Cents

Looking for less whiz-bang and more practicality, courthouse administrators and clerks of court turn to technology to get the most bang for the bucks.

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  • Business Observer Staff
  • October 15, 2004
Calendar of Events

The calendar of business events in Sarasota and Manatee counties is available free of charge.

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    By
  • Business Observer Staff
  • October 8, 2004
Limit Exposure to Vicarious Liability

There are steps employers can take to minimize their exposure to vicarious liability and claims for negligent hiring, retention and entrustment, says John-Edward Alley, a Tampa attorney ranked as one of the "Best Lawyers in America."

  • Entrepreneurs
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  • Business Observer Staff
  • October 8, 2004
Office Users Go Away ?

Business owners say the Sarasota City Commission should alter the retail portion of the downtown master plan.

  • Entrepreneurs
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  • Business Observer Staff
  • October 8, 2004
Calendar of Events

The calendar of business events in Sarasota and Manatee counties is available free of charge.

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    By
  • Business Observer Staff
  • October 8, 2004
Plaintiff to Defendant

Morgan Colling & Gilbert, the defendant, settles a potentially costly vicarious liability lawsuit.

  • Entrepreneurs
    By
  • Business Observer Staff
  • October 8, 2004
AD Confusion

For haters of lawyer advertising, Stetson University adjunct law professor Susan S. Demers says it could be worse in Florida. With some of the most restrictive rules on lawyer advertising in the country, the Sunshine State could be metropolitan New York.

  • Entrepreneurs
    By
  • Business Observer Staff
  • October 8, 2004
Newsmakers (Sara/Mana edition)

The latest news on local movers and shakers is available free of charge.

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  • Business Observer Staff
  • October 1, 2004
Calendar of events

The calendar of business events in Sarasota and Manatee counties is available free of charge.

  • Entrepreneurs
    By
  • Business Observer Staff
  • October 1, 2004
Sex, Lies and Videotape

Two female clients accuse New Port Richey attorney John A. Majestic of sexual affairs. One committed suicide.

  • Entrepreneurs
    By
  • Business Observer Staff
  • October 1, 2004
Good Value in Valrico

A tiny east Hillsborough County bank bounces back just in time to go private.

  • Entrepreneurs
    By
  • Business Observer Staff
  • October 1, 2004
Managing for Growth

Budge Huskey is now president and COO of Coldwell Banker's Florida West operation.

  • Entrepreneurs
    By
  • Business Observer Staff
  • October 1, 2004
True Believer

Whether Joseph P. Smith lives or dies - if convicted of Carlie Brucia's death - is largely dependent on Adam Tebrugge, 42, a 12th Circuit assistant public defender who has won the acquittal of four other accused murderers.

  • Entrepreneurs
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  • Business Observer Staff
  • September 24, 2004
Cultivating the Ranch

Following the crest of new home sales, Lakewood Ranch's Corporate Park has reached the top of the area's business park market.

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