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By Brian Hartz
December 20, 2019

Steady presence: Bank sees big opportunity in upheaval

TD Bank looks to grow its presence in the Tampa Bay, Florida, region to capitalize on recent upheaval in the community banking sector.

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By Mark Gordon
December 20, 2019

Valley rally: Bank accelerates march into Florida

Valley National Bank’s CEO keeps one lesson learned close: Stay true to who you are.

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By Beth Luberecki
December 5, 2019

After 15 years on his own, a banker gets back into the game

Charles Idelson has big expansion plans for Investors’ Security Trust under its new owners, Illinois-based Busey Bank,

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By Jay Schlichter
November 15, 2019

Economic forecast 2020: Accounting

Tami Cindrich, Markham Norton Mosteller Wright & Company, P.A., Fort Myers and Naples

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By Brian Hartz
November 15, 2019

Economic forecast 2020: Banking

Rita Lowman, president of Pilot Bank

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By Business Observer Staff
September 20, 2019

Small yet mighty: Two community banks outperforming many of their peers

Leaders at Sanibel Captiva Community Bank and First Citrus Bank discuss the strategies that have allowed them to not only survive, but thrive, in a post-recession era of industry consolidation.

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By Brian Hartz
September 20, 2019

Crisis management: Financial gurus turn bad timing to their advantage

Tampa, Florida-based AGW Capital Advisors came into being at the nadir of the economic downturn a decade ago.

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By Grier Ferguson
September 20, 2019

Area company finds seamless way to transition to next owner — an apprenticeship program

In July, Reba Rogers completed the sale of Bradenton-based Secure Aging to Melissa Leedom.

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By Mark Gordon
September 20, 2019

Urgent Undertaking

Longtime community bankers, despite some obstacles, believe the timing is right to invest — significantly — in the industry’s future.

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By Andrew Warfield
June 14, 2019

ConnexPay pioneers funds on the fly model for online travel agencies

Naples startup processes millions of dollars in transactions per day with a one-of-a-kind fintech model. Market education is the next hill to climb.

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By Business Observer Staff
June 14, 2019

Are credit unions the new community banks?

Credit unions, nationally and especially in Florida, are diving into a new form of expansion: buying banks. A pair of billion-dollar area credit unions lead the way in the buy-to-grow strategy.

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By Business Observer Staff
June 14, 2019

Several banks — even smaller ones — show strength in managing assets

A pair of Crews Banking Corp. subsidiaries leads the way in two banking metrics.

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By Mark Gordon
June 14, 2019

Several area banks surge ahead in assets

Banks in the region added $6.1 billion in assets in the first quarter.

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By Mark Gordon
June 14, 2019

College football stars shine in private equity

Brothers, college football stars and entrepreneurs, the Weatherfords have decades of success. Up next? Conquer private equity.

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By Mark Gordon
June 14, 2019

Prominent banker comes back for more

One of the state’s most well-known bankers reflects on a long career, citing a focus on the basics as a key to success. ‘I kept things light, kept things simple,’ Bill Klich says.

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Steady presence: Bank sees big opportunity in upheaval

Valley rally: Bank accelerates march into Florida

After 15 years on his own, a banker gets back into the game

Economic forecast 2020: Accounting

Economic forecast 2020: Banking

Small yet mighty: Two community banks outperforming many of their peers

Crisis management: Financial gurus turn bad timing to their advantage

Area company finds seamless way to transition to next owner — an apprenticeship program

Urgent Undertaking

ConnexPay pioneers funds on the fly model for online travel agencies

Are credit unions the new community banks?

Several banks — even smaller ones — show strength in managing assets

Several area banks surge ahead in assets

College football stars shine in private equity

Prominent banker comes back for more

Work starts on Naples apartments as developer secures $45M in financing

$300K Bradenton EDC contract up for vote in Manatee

27 Gulf Coast companies ranked among fastest growing in Southeast

Tampa tire store franchisor rolls into new brands, buys a restaurant

Tickets on sale for Business Observer's flagship event: Top Entrepreneur Luncheon

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