Finance

By Mark Gordon
April 15, 2021

Community bank makes its first-ever acqusition

In keeping lesser qualified suitors at bay, Hillsboro Bank finds the just-right merger partner next door.

Finance

By Beth Luberecki
April 15, 2021

Want to get to a yes? Say no first, says one banking executive

Being upfront with customers helps build good relationships, says a longtime Florida banking executive. Picking up trash helps build even better relationships with employees.

Finance

By Stephen W. Hall, CEBS CPBS, CSFS, CHRP Market President of Alltrust Insurance
April 9, 2021

4 Steps To Preparing Your Business For Future Health Crises

Finance

Banker reflects on long career — and his lucky break

David Hall helped build Sanibel Captiva Community Bank into one of the highest-performing community banks in the region.

Finance

By Brian Hartz
January 15, 2021

Accounting firm defies industry norms, grows rapidly

St. Petersburg tax and accounting firm Spoor Bunch Franz challenges industry norms, traditions and expectations. Its methods seem to be working.

Finance

By Mark Gordon
January 1, 2021

Economic forecast: Bank seeks to capitalize on hot real estate market

South State Corp., John Corbett, CEO

Finance

By Brian Hartz
December 17, 2020

Businessman merges two kinds of green in new bank

Ken LaRoe's latest venture continues his unwavering belief in triple-bottom line banking.

Finance

By Brian Hartz
December 17, 2020

Area banker takes passion for region to new heights

Chad Loar, a banking executive on the rise, has been named to the chairman’s post at the Tampa Bay Partnership. He takes the helm at a unique time.

Finance

By Brian Hartz
December 11, 2020

Credit union makes small — but mighty — acquisition

Pinellas County-based Achieva Credit Union targets growth across the bay.

Finance

By Mark Gordon
December 10, 2020

Banks across the region shore up capital levels

As the uncertainty of 2021 lingers, a positive sign shines through in strong capital ratios.

Finance

By Brian Hartz
November 13, 2020

Stick together: Growth equity leaders partner up for the long haul

Steve Lux, Travis Milks and Brian Model, the co-founders of Tampa, Florida-based Topmark Partners, have worked alongside each other for 20 years.

Finance

By Brian Hartz
September 18, 2020

As pandemic drags communities down, banks step up

Tampa Bay area banks and credit unions are donating hundreds of thousands of dollars to organizations that provide food and shelter to people whose lives have been turned upside down by the coronavirus pandemic.

Finance

By Business Observer Staff
September 18, 2020

Banks in region grow asset bases rapidly

Raymond James remains the clear leader among banks based in the region.

Finance

By Mark Gordon
September 10, 2020

Bank finds opportunity in industry upheaval

A fast-growing Central Florida bank brings its relationship-driven focus to Southwest Florida.

Finance

By Mark Gordon
September 7, 2020

Community bank readies itself for surge in business

With new buildings and new customers — capitalizing on bigger banks’ missteps in one case — Sanibel Captiva Community Bank primes itself for a solid end to the year.

Finance

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Community bank makes its first-ever acqusition

Want to get to a yes? Say no first, says one banking executive

4 Steps To Preparing Your Business For Future Health Crises

Banker reflects on long career — and his lucky break

Accounting firm defies industry norms, grows rapidly

Economic forecast: Bank seeks to capitalize on hot real estate market

Businessman merges two kinds of green in new bank

Area banker takes passion for region to new heights

Credit union makes small — but mighty — acquisition

Banks across the region shore up capital levels

Stick together: Growth equity leaders partner up for the long haul

As pandemic drags communities down, banks step up

Banks in region grow asset bases rapidly

Bank finds opportunity in industry upheaval

Community bank readies itself for surge in business

St. Petersburg Gas Plant RFP draws nine proposals

DeSantis, MLB commissioner support Tampa Bay Rays' stadium plans

California hedge fund makes $1.1B offer to buy MarineMax

Landmark downtown Sarasota hotel torn down for new project

AI, emerging tech at the forefront of annual annual jobs summit

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