Loans hold key: Net interest margin growth is keeping earnings in good shape for banks and thrifts in the eastern United States, according to a new report by Ryan Beck & Co.'Soul practitioner': Dunedin lawyer George Felos - best known for his work on behalf of Michael Schiavo - is profiled in the June issue of The American Lawyer.Money, money: If our calculations are right, there's nearly $2.42 billion (yep, billion) worth of condominium-apartment properties proposed, under construction or recently completed in Tampa's central business district.Sweatshop conditions: Patrick Duffy, president of Clearwater's Colliers Arnold Real Estate Services, took some good-natured jabs from colleagues about a quote he gave to The Wall Street Journal.No action: After some furious work in past years, Florida legislators took a rest during the 2005 legislative session when it came to further reform of the state's workers' compensation program.ABA heading for Tampa: Watch out, the American Bar Association is slated to descend on Tampa in the spring for a meeting of its Business Law Section.
