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Strategies

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Newsmakers (Sara/Mana edition)

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

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In the Hot Seat

Judge George Greer, who presides over the controversial Terri Schiavo guardianship case, faces his first re-election challenge while fending off conspiracy theories and attacks on his record.

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Beyond Stone & Mortar

Charles Robbins and Bernard Croghan are counting on a steady stream of businesses that want all the services of a big firm without a lot of the overhead - and sometimes without even the office.

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Sow your Own

An annual Tampa Bay Partnership confab in Sarasota doesn't forget the little guys who drive the regional economy.

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  • June 4, 2004
Competency Issue

The appointments will soon expire for all of Florida's senior judges over the age of 70. For the first time, each one must submit to an annual evaluation. Locally, the review committee is headed by 2nd DCA Chief Judge Chris W. Altenbernd.

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  • June 4, 2004
Pillage or Progress?

The ongoing feud between the Bradenton Beach City Commission and local developers has reached a newfound shrillness. At stake in this battle, between the Hatfields and McCoys, is the future of development on the island.

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  • May 28, 2004
Newsmakers (Sara/Mana edition)

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Trailblazer

Lansing C. Scriven will be the Hillsborough County Bar Association's first black president.

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  • May 28, 2004
Forrest Gump Rodriguez?

Naivete, hard work, salesmanship and meetings are the keystones for Henry Rodriguez's commercial development style.

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  • May 21, 2004
Newsmakers (Sara/Mana edition)

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  • May 21, 2004
Change through Consensus

Howard Ross is creating a legacy as chairman of the St. Petersburg Area Chamber of Commerce.

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  • May 21, 2004
High Tech Signage

Ken Goldberg and partners are introducing a new technology that helps retail sales while appealing to the American consumers' penchant for television.

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  • May 21, 2004
On the Horizon

After a slow start, a community bank that stresses commercial lending over residential in booming Manatee County sees higher profits ahead.

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  • May 21, 2004
Entrepreneur of the Year (Photo Page)

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Incumbents Retrench (Tampa edition)

Hillsborough Circuit Judge Charles "Ed" Bergmann knows Beth Gilmore Reineke fairly well. The Tampa family law attorney has practiced in his court. Two days prior to deadline, the solo practitioner filed and paid the qualifying fee to challenge him

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