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For Linda Lay, new shop is personal
HOUSTON -- The Kenneth Lay family is downsizing.

Congress investigates gas pricing
WASHINGTON -- Oil industry executives rejected charges Tuesday that they manipulated gasoline supplies to increase prices. A senator said there is strong evidence that oil companies work to maintain tight markets that produce price spikes.
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Holland & Knight firm downsizes by 230 jobs
TAMPA -- A year ago, Holland & Knight couldn't grow fast enough. The law firm with Tampa Bay area roots had added 10 offices around the world in 15 months. Then-managing partner Bill McBride wasn't satisfied.

Venture capital funding stream slows to a trickle
Investments in Florida startups fall 60 percent from a year ago, but would-be entrepreneurs aren't deterred.

Business digest

Robert Trigaux
A show of wealth
If home prices in some towns get any more stratospheric, they'll be issuing us peons special passports just to visit.