Alcohol, foul play not involved in Hicks’ death
A preliminary investigation shows that whatever happened to Tampa lawyer Henry W. Hicks when he died while trying to retrieve his powerboat’s anchor, it does not appear to involve alcohol or foul play....
View ArticleLaw firm diversity has real business applications
In law firms, achieving a diverse workforce isn’t just some big, hairy, feel-good goal. It has a huge impact on profit and justice – and despite bright spots when it comes to inclusion, some Tampa Bay...
View ArticleInvestigation indicates alcohol, foul play not involved in Hicks’ death
A preliminary investigation shows that whatever happened to Tampa lawyer Henry W. Hicks when he died while trying to retrieve his powerboat’s anchor, it does not appear to involve alcohol or foul...
View ArticleFormer law enforcement officer, others sentenced in identity fraud case
A Tampa federal judge sentenced former officer Corey A. Coley Sr. to seven years and three months in prison for conspiracy, wire fraud and aggravated identity theft. Coley worked as a probation officer...
View ArticleZuckerman Spaeder’s pro bono work a highlight of 13th Circuit ceremony
The 13 th Judicial Circuit’s pro bono committee has recognized Zuckerman Spaeder LLP for its contribution of 4,600 pro bono hours in services since the firm opened in 1991. The committee also presented...
View ArticleWellCare seeks $365M restitution from convicted execs
WellCare Health Plans Inc. wants $365 million in restitution from three former executives convicted in a fraud scheme, contending the company is a victim of their crimes. The 29-page motion filed in...
View ArticleWeather puts a damper on MarineMax profit
Boat retailer MarineMax Inc. reported a year-over-year drop in second quarter income as stormy weather affected potential buyers. The Clearwater company reported a net loss of about $2 million, or...
View ArticleLawsuit alleges PP+K shareholder’s substance abuse disrupting business
A dispute between the two shareholders of award-winning Tampa advertising firm PP+K has landed in court. Thomas Kenney, vice president and executive creative director, alleges in a lawsuit filed in...
View ArticleMacKenzie resigns as Sarasota Memorial CEO
Gwen MacKenzie, Sarasota Memorial Health Care System CEO and president for nine years, is stepping down to take a leadership position with Ascension Health in Michigan, her home state. She will leave...
View ArticleStetson law school raises the bar
Stetson University College of Law students turned in a sterling performance on the Florida Bar exam in February. Of the 60 students who took the exam, all but nine passed both parts, resulting in an 85...
View ArticleWellCare seeks $365M restitution from convicted execs
WellCare Health Plans Inc. wants $365 million in restitution from three former executives convicted in a fraud scheme, contending the company is a victim of their crimes. The 29-page motion filed in...
View ArticleStetson grads post best Florida Bar exam passage
All but nine of the 60 Stetson University College of law students who took the February bar exam passed both parts on their first try, resulting in the highest passing percentage of the 11 Florida law...
View ArticleRaytheon lands $8 million defense contract
Raytheon defense systems plants in Pinellas County will work on a $8.3 million modification to a previously awarded Navy contract involving air defense technology. The contract was awarded last week to...
View ArticleEntrepreneur puts tech to work to save lives
Steven Rothman, co-creator of the Florence Rothman Patient Monitoring Index, has launched Alive Sciences, a Sarasota business focused on marketing the index to non-acute health care providers. The...
View ArticleForeign buyers' interest in U.S. property soars
Led by residents in United Arab Emirates, international home buyers are eying U.S. property more and more. A study by 24/7 Wall St. shows overseas residents’ interest increased dramatically between...
View ArticleEntrepreneur puts tech to work to save lives
Steven Rothman, co-creator of the Florence Rothman Patient Monitoring Index, has launched Alive Sciences, a Sarasota business focused on marketing the index to non-acute health care providers. The...
View ArticleMajesty Title prepares for future growth
Vincent Cassidy is using a slow down in title services demand to prepare for rapid growth. Cassidy’s firm, Majesty Title Services LLC, has merged with Surety Land Title Company and expanded into...
View ArticleMarineMax adds luxury yacht brand (Video)
Recreational boat dealer MarineMax expanded its brand offerings, adding Ocean Alexander Yachts in all of its retail locations from Texas east. Clearwater-based MarineMax (NYSE: HZO) has 55 locations...
View ArticleFlorida has most BP oil spill damage claims
As the fourth anniversary of the BP Deepwater Horizon disaster rolls around on April 20, Florida businesses and residents have filed more damage claims than any other state. The oil rig explosion...
View ArticleJudges test their endurance outside courtrooms
Two Pinellas-Pasco circuit judges are getting off the bench and lacing up athletic shoes to compete in endurance events. Circuit Judge Cynthia Newton plans to compete in Ironman Florida 70.3 on April...
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