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Finance

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  • By Jim Stinson
  • June 20, 2023
St. Pete firm adds office 700 miles away — rather than lose employee

An accounting firm in St. Pete found a creative solution to keep an employee, who, for family reasons, needed to move 700 miles away.

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  • By Amanda Postma
  • June 14, 2023
Accounting firm names two new principals

The new principals bring a combined 25 years of experience to the role.

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  • By Mark Gordon
  • June 13, 2023
National bank names wealth advisory market leader for 500-employee unit

Marc Beshany will oversee more than 500 financial advisors.

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  • By Mark Gordon
  • June 12, 2023
Florida SBA lending market readies itself for more competition

In both the Sunshine State and nationally, more lenders look to capitalize on federally-backed lending programs.

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  • By Amanda Postma
  • June 10, 2023
40-year banking industry veteran promoted to senior position in Sarasota

Thomas Quale has been with BayFirst National Bank for four years now.

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  • By Mark Gordon
  • June 8, 2023
Community bank adds SBA lending unit

Sanibel Captiva Community Bank is also celebrating its 20 year-anniversary this year.

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  • By Mark Gordon
  • June 5, 2023
Pair of business pulse surveys: Worries are percolating

Economic optimism continues to fade.

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  • By Brian Hartz
  • June 1, 2023
With new branch, Tampa credit union expands footprint to Osceola County

Suncoast Credit Union now has a location in Kissimmee.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Brian Hartz
  • June 1, 2023
Finance professional launches CFO company, utilizing some fatherly inspiration

After two decades of crunching numbers for various employers, Michelle Delker, inspired by her father and father-in-law, has ventured out on her own.

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  • By Amanda Postma
  • May 25, 2023
Local financial adviser named to national list for the 14th time

Scott Pinkerton improved his ranking to 37 on the top 1,200 list.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Louis Llovio
  • May 21, 2023
Miami investor launches $250M multifamily fund targeting Tampa

A Tampa office building sells, a top real estate firm consolidates, and a major price drop top the week's commercial real estate news.

  • Commercial Real Estate
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  • By Amanda Postma
  • May 10, 2023
Lakeland-based credit union opens Bradenton branch

Three more branches in the region are expected to open by early 2024.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Mark Gordon
  • May 9, 2023
Startup SWFL bank adds office less than a year after debut

Gulf Coast Business Bank raised more than $20 million prior to opening.

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  • By Amanda Postma
  • May 8, 2023
St. Petersburg-based financial services founder dies at 89

Bob Menke's 'entrepreneurial spirit and tenacious perseverance' led to the success of Bankers Financial Corp.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Alex Walsh
  • May 6, 2023
St. Pete bank files breach of contract claim in $60M loan cancellation

The bank's quarterly earnings report includes increases in assets and deposits.

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