Finance

By Brian Hartz
April 20, 2023

Former college football standout joins St. Pete bank’s board of directors

Climate First Bank welcomes Jarred Fayson, a member of the University of Florida’s 2006 national championship team who also played in the NFL.

Tampa Bay-Lakeland

By Alex Walsh
April 20, 2023

Banks flush with cash as customers squirrel away money

As consumers seek safer havens for their money in the wake of the Silicon Valley Bank collapse, Florida banks have benefited from a sharp rise in deposits, but challenges loom.

Finance

By Brian Hartz
April 19, 2023

Ohio-based bank celebrates opening of new branch in East Tampa

The neighborhood is part of Fifth Third Bank’s $180 million campaign to support and revitalize majority-Black communities in seven states.

Tampa Bay-Lakeland

By Louis Llovio
April 17, 2023

214,000-square-foot Tampa industrial building sells for $22.95 million

The fully leased property near Tampa International Airport was bought by a Boca Raton investor with $15.1 million in acquisition financing.

Tampa Bay-Lakeland

By Mark Gordon
April 14, 2023

Sarasota EDC working with 70 companies that want to move here

As recession worries continue to percolate, the Sarasota area shines brighter.

Manatee-Sarasota

By Mark Gordon
April 13, 2023

Adidas founder’s family wealth firm opens HQ in Sarasota

An Adi Dassler International Family Office executive says they "are big fans of Sarasota."

Manatee-Sarasota

By Mark Gordon
March 27, 2023

Southeast regional bank names new president for Florida

Florida is a big growth state for United Community Bank.

News

By Business Observer Staff
March 23, 2023

Gulfside Bank hires leadership for new upcoming location

The new bank is expected to open next year.

Manatee-Sarasota

By Brian Hartz
March 22, 2023

Michigan credit union, after acquiring local bank, rebrands Tampa Bay branches

Five former Pilot Bank locations have reopened under the Lake Michigan Credit Union banner.

Tampa Bay-Lakeland

By Jim Stinson
March 14, 2023

After 20-plus years, thrill of the hunt continues to fuel investment firm

Ballast Point Ventures has a knack for launching new investment funds at counterintuitive times, but opening the checkbook when others are pulling back has proven to be effective.