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Finance

  • By Anastasia Dawson
  • October 12, 2026
Tampa Bay Wave picks 13 startups for fintech accelerator

Two Tampa Bay companies will join founders from across the U.S. and London in a program connecting financial technology businesses with mentors and investors.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
  • By Elizabeth King
  • October 9, 2026
Bank of America names new Sarasota-Manatee president

Jeff Crabtree will lead efforts to grow market share in Sarasota and Manatee counties.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
  • By Elizabeth King
  • October 5, 2026
Naples financial firm makes acquisition, adds two advisers

Capital Wealth Advisors has acquired Neptune Wealth.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
  • By Elizabeth King
  • September 29, 2026
$6B Ohio investment firm adds Sarasota office

DayMark Wealth Partners focuses on high-net-worth individuals, families and business owners.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
  • By Anastasia Dawson
  • September 23, 2026
$2.3B bank names Polk County market president

John A. Laurent will oversee the bank’s operations in Lakeland and Winter Haven after nearly a decade with the company.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
  • By Elizabeth King
  • September 22, 2026
Sarasota CPA firm plans leadership transition

The longtime managing shareholder of Kerkering, Barberio & Co. will retire at the end of 2026.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Louis Llovio
  • September 11, 2026
Group says Floridians are owed $48 billion in unclaimed funds

The national organization Reclaim.org says despite state's efforts to connect people with their money, 13 million accounts are unclaimed.

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  • By Louis Llovio
  • September 3, 2026
St. Pete digital brokerage embraces AI, the Rays and US markets optimism

Webull moved its headquarters to the Florida city following the pandemic and as its services expand globally it is looking to make a local name for itself by sponsoring the region’s baseball team.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Elizabeth King
  • August 31, 2026
Sarasota banker leads US Bank's business banking expansion

In a strategic move, U.S. Bank is adding business banking in Florida.

  • Florida
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  • By Anastasia Dawson
  • August 27, 2026
California lender to acquire 280-employee Tampa real estate financing firm

Velocity Financial plans to retain Toorak’s Tampa headquarters, brands and management team while taking over its lending platform.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Anastasia Dawson
  • August 26, 2026
Tampa credit union led deal wins final approval, creating $22B institution

Once the merger takes effect on Sept. 1 it will create a $22 billion institution serving more than 1.5 million members across Florida.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Louis Llovio
  • August 20, 2026
Study: Florida residents carry amongst the highest credit card debt in US

The per-capita credit card debt in Florida rose 4.3% year-over-year and is 16% higher than the national average.

  • Florida
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  • By Elizabeth Djinis
  • August 19, 2026
Sarasota banker, 71, completes Appalachian Trail in style

Ben Hatcher, banker by day, recently completed an iconic American hike that spans 14 states and more than 2,100 miles.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Anastasia Dawson
  • July 31, 2026
SEC accuses Port Richey real estate investment trust of $152M fraud scheme

Federal regulators allege RAD Diversified REIT misled more than 5,500 investors about its finances while its founders diverted nearly $5 million for personal expenses, including private jets and luxury purchases.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Louis Llovio
  • July 22, 2026
Sarasota firm behind $5M loan for St. Petersburg retail center purchase

The acquisition financing went toward the purchase of an At Home-anchored center by a South Florida investor.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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