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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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By Amanda Postma
December 16, 2021

Bill designed to make it easier for startups to secure funding is a hot topic among state officials

A top Florida official has spent months pounding away at a crucial issue for entrepreneurs: fixing how the state oversees funding startups.

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By Beth Luberecki
October 29, 2021

Mother-son team build solid financial services niche

With a model of transparent client communication, early and often, Roxane Kronon Galati and Jeff Galati landed on a winning formula.

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By Mark Gordon
October 14, 2021

Forensic accountant helps save iconic steakhouse brand

In a long and distinguished career, Jerry McHale had never worked on a case like the Palm Restaurant.

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By Business Observer Staff
September 27, 2021

Commercial loan portfolios across the region decline

While business loans fell, a few banks in the region posted increases in real estate loans.

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By Mark Gordon
September 16, 2021

Pair of startup banks in region raise $65 million to attack market

The market for new banks in Florida and nationwide is exceedingly dry. A pair of ambitious bankers hope to make it rain with some new entries.

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By Louis Llovio
June 17, 2021

Taking the cryptic out of cryptocurrency: Embracing digital money

The economy is increasingly becoming more digitized — and cryptocurrency leads the charge. For the businesses and entrepreneurs first in line, there could be some rich rewards.

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Next-gen accountants forge new identity for merged firm

First Horizon Bank, on heels of acquisition, names new local market leader

Northeast bank with strong local ties acquires Israeli bank

Raymond James to acquire New Jersey firm

Rent a center: Building owner has a 'suite' solution for vacant space

Tampa bank to expand to Manatee County

Area TikTok financial advice star builds massive audience

Strong roots: Credit union exec overcomes steep obstacles

Home base: With focus on local lending, community bank raises its profile

Bill designed to make it easier for startups to secure funding is a hot topic among state officials

Mother-son team build solid financial services niche

Forensic accountant helps save iconic steakhouse brand

Commercial loan portfolios across the region decline

Pair of startup banks in region raise $65 million to attack market

Taking the cryptic out of cryptocurrency: Embracing digital money

Sarasota waterfront home sells for $15 million

Benderson to turn former Sarasota County building into Class A office space

Builder plans 299-home community in fast-growing Pasco neighborhood

Bradenton-based industrial roofing company acquired

Boston hotelier buys Naples resort for $41M

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