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Finance

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  • May 2, 2023
Community bank names Sarasota market president

Mike Moschella has worked in both Sarasota and Manatee county markets for over 20 years.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Brian Hartz
  • April 28, 2023
Dade City bank promotes COO to president and CEO

Jim Esry succeeds Steven Hickman at First National Bank of Pasco.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Business Observer Staff
  • April 24, 2023
Bradenton credit union awarded $2.1 million grant

The grant was part of the $1.73 billion that the U.S. Department of the Treasury awarded to 603 organizations nationwide.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Mark Gordon
  • April 21, 2023
$732M community bank’s new CEO has strict orders: Don’t sell

Kyle DeCicco's task is to grow and expand Sanibel Captiva Community Bank. And while post-Ian opportunities abound, he also has to carefully mix in caretaking of a successful legacy brand.

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  • 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
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  • 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
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  • 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
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  • 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
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  • 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
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  • 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
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  • By Mark Gordon
  • March 27, 2023
Southeast regional bank names new president for Florida

Florida is a big growth state for United Community Bank.

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  • 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
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  • 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
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  • 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.

  • Finance
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  • By Mark Gordon
  • March 3, 2023
Foursome of banks unite under one $2.46 billion brand

The Crews banking name in the region dates back 93 years.

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