Finance

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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.

Entrepreneurs

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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.

Finance

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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.

Tampa Bay-Lakeland

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By Business Observer Staff
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.

Entrepreneurs

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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.