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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.

Charlotte–Lee–Collier

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By Brian Hartz
March 2, 2023

Tampa-based community bank expands to Atlanta region

Central Bank has opened a branch in Suwanee, Georgia.

Tampa Bay-Lakeland

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By Mark Gordon
February 26, 2023

Nearly 15 years after bank collapsed, rural SBA loan leader is back in action

Charlie Conoley will seek to grow the USDA loan program at BayFirst National Bank in St. Petersburg.

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By Brian Hartz
February 21, 2023

Mississippi bank promotes executive to Florida regional presidency

Frank Hall will lead Cadence Bank’s operations along most of Florida’s Gulf Coast.

Tampa Bay-Lakeland

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By Business Observer Staff
February 21, 2023

Regionwide trust firm names new head of operations

Laura Frost previously worked for Hughes Snell & Co. in Fort Myers.

Charlotte–Lee–Collier

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By Brian Hartz
February 20, 2023

Prominent accounting firm seizes opportunities with Tampa expansion

Philadelphia-based Centri Business Consulting, after increasing its gross revenue by 40% in 2022, has arrived in Florida in search of even greater growth.