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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.

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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.

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By Achieva Credit Union
August 6, 2020

The Banking Relationship Every Business Needs

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Financial services firm invests time, resources into disruptive model

Vimvest seeks to be at the front of the line as its industry chases tech-based disruptions. To get there, the company is seizing on a seismic shift in how people invest and save money.

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By Business Observer Staff
June 19, 2020

COVID-19 CEO update: Kevin Johnson, Suncoast Credit Union, Tampa

Kevin Johnson, CEO of Suncoast Credit Union in Tampa, Florida, provides an update on how he and his organization are handling the ongoing coronavirus pandemic.

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By Business Observer Staff
June 19, 2020

COVID-19 CEO update: Rita Lowman, Pilot Bank, Tampa

Pilot Bank President Rita Lowman expects some bumps in the road as the economy recovers from COVID-19 but is generally optimistic about the future.

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By Brian Hartz
June 19, 2020

Net gain: Amid crisis, boutique investment firm lands an ace

The COVID-19 crisis hasn’t stopped Naples-based Fifth Avenue Family Office from executing its strategy. That includes hiring a savvy — yet untested — college athlete to run a new angel fund.

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By Brian Hartz
June 19, 2020

Results-oriented accounting firm makes bold move to stand out

Accounting firm Hancock Askew & Co. LLP has launched Clarity Capital Advisors, a Tampa-based spinoff firm that handles interim/fractional CFO solutions, mergers and acquisitions and general corporate finance advice.

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By Grier Ferguson
June 17, 2020

Amid pandemic, banker reflects on experiences from years past, from hurricanes to real estate collapse

Kevin Hagan is the president of Englewood Bank & Trust and Crews Bank & Trust.

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By Grier Ferguson
June 17, 2020

Banking leader takes inspiration from the mantra 'Keep Calm and Carry On'

Adria Starkey is the Collier County president of FineMark National Bank & Trust.

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By Grier Ferguson
June 17, 2020

Investment research managing director says prudent, short-term planning is best course of action

Brian Frohn is the managing director of Venice-based Ned Davis Research.

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By Brian Hartz and Grier Ferguson
June 17, 2020

Banking leaders tackle PPP loans, look ahead to uncertain future

Gulf Coast banking executives faced a challenge like never before when COVID-19 shut down the economy. Many made herculean efforts to help their business banking clients survive, but much work remains to be done.