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Finance

  • By Business Observer Staff
  • May 16, 2022
St. Petersburg bank rebrands, changes name

First Home Bank, St. Petersburg, Florida's only locally owned community bank, has changed its name to BayFirst and updated its branding with a new logo.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
  • By Business Observer Staff
  • May 13, 2022
Clearwater finance company appoints interim CEO

Mike Rost, a 20-year veteran of Nicholas Financial Inc., succeeds Douglas Marohn.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
  • By Business Observer Staff
  • May 12, 2022
Michigan credit union to acquire Tampa-based bank

First Citrus Bank will become part of DFCU Financial, which has $6.4 billion in assets and is entering the Florida market for the first time.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
  • By Amanda Postma
  • April 22, 2022
Community banks feel pinch of shifting industry

Several community banks in the region are looking to find opportunity amid a heavy amount of challenges, leading with the industry’s rapid digital shifts.

  • Finance
  • By Brian Hartz
  • April 21, 2022
Banker's ascension a sign of local market's importance

Recently promoted to head of commercial banking at Valley Bank, veteran Tampa Bay banker Joe Chillura embraces the challenges of a post-COVID economy.

  • Finance
  • By Mark Gordon
  • April 19, 2022
Prominent Sarasota area banker announces retirement

From battling a recession to chasing the next deal to mentoring tomorrow’s banking leaders, Shaun Merriman packed a lot into 37 years.

  • Finance
  • By Brian Hartz
  • April 7, 2022
Next-gen accountants forge new identity for merged firm

St. Petersburg, Florida-based accounting firm Spoor Bunch Franz offers a unique spin on the family business culture.

  • Strategies
  • By Business Observer Staff
  • April 6, 2022
First Horizon Bank, on heels of acquisition, names new local market leader

Jim Donatelli has joined First Horizon Bank, which recently acquired IberiaBank, as Tampa Bay market president.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
  • By Business Observer Staff
  • April 6, 2022
Northeast bank with strong local ties acquires Israeli bank

Valley Bank has completed its purchase of Bank Leumi USA for $113 million.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
  • By Business Observer Staff
  • April 1, 2022
Raymond James to acquire New Jersey firm

Jersey City, N.J.-based SumRidge Partners has agreed to be acquired by Raymond James and will be part of the St. Petersburg, Florida, firm's fixed income capital markets division.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
  • By Brian Hartz
  • February 24, 2022
Rent a center: Building owner has a 'suite' solution for vacant space

Dunedin, Florida-based Achieva Credit Union, previously the sole occupant of its corporate headquarters, has opened up its office to new tenants.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
  • By Business Observer Staff
  • February 7, 2022
Tampa bank to expand to Manatee County

The Bank of Tampa has announced plans to expand to Manatee County in fall 2022.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
  • By Mark Gordon
  • December 16, 2021
Area TikTok financial advice star builds massive audience

Spirited young financial entrepreneur whips the world’s biggest banks in getting out in front of a highly sought-after demographic.

  • Finance
  • By Brian Hartz
  • December 16, 2021
Strong roots: Credit union exec overcomes steep obstacles

Rocio Smith, Achieva Credit Union’s new market vice president, started her working life as a migrant farmworker. That memory is motivation — and lessons for other executives.

  • Finance
  • By Brian Hartz
  • December 16, 2021
Home base: With focus on local lending, community bank raises its profile

With consolidation continuing to roil Florida’s banking sector, St. Petersburg, Florida-based First Home Bank stays true to its core values — while making aggressive moves to grow and expand.

  • Finance
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