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  • By Grier Ferguson
  • April 20, 2018
Atlanta Federal Reserve president on tweets, taxes and what's to come

Raphael Bostic — at the helm of the Atlanta Fed — shares his thoughts on interest rates, Florida business and what’s ahead in 2019.

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  • By Grier Ferguson
  • April 20, 2018
The region's independent trust companies share success strategies

A trio of independent trust companies face some significant challenges connected to a 'good' problem: rapid growth

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  • By Brian Hartz
  • December 15, 2017
Dream Team

The banking sector is on the cusp of a significant shift, led mostly by technology. How can it survive, and thrive?

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  • By Grier Ferguson
  • December 15, 2017
Tight Knit

Every community bank covets stellar one-on-one customer service. A rural inland bank, despite its small size, has discovered some ways to get there.

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  • By Grier Ferguson
  • September 15, 2017
Charge It Up

First National Bank of Pasco is going gangbusters on a growth strategy that includes some unlikely banking concepts. Think coolness. And electric cars.

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  • By Alex Walsh
  • September 15, 2017
Simple Growth

A Florida bank — not based in any of the state's population hubs — led by a folksy, down-home CEO has climbed to the top of the industry. What's next for CenterState?

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  • By Mark Gordon
  • September 15, 2017
Market Move

A $1.5 billion Tampa bank makes an opportunistic move to stretch its geography.

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  • By Ted Carter
  • September 15, 2017
Friendly Fire

Some community banks, seeking cash, have found a willing partner in an unlikely place: credit unions.

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  • By Business Observer Staff
  • September 15, 2017
Art of Acquire

A big bank like Raymond James, with hundreds of jobs and millions of dollars at stake, can't afford a mistake in an acquisition. It helps to have an executive like Alexandra Band at the helm of that department.

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  • By Mark Gordon
  • June 16, 2017
Branch Out

A Florida-centric community bank targeting $1 billion in assets is undaunted about seeking customers in places other banks traditionally avoid.

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  • By Ted Carter
  • June 16, 2017
Signs are Changing

Mergers are coming fast and furious for Florida community banks. The strategy behind the moves comes down to the latest industry truism: Size matters.

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  • By Mark Gordon
  • June 16, 2017
Advice Achievers

The rare occurrence of a credit union acquiring a bank sparked a new business unit idea. Soon, these deals might not be so unusual.

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  • By Beth Luberecki
  • June 16, 2017
Young Guns

Five top bankers in the region share their stories — and secrets behind their success.

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  • By Mark Gordon
  • April 21, 2017
Thrust Forward

One of the largest community banks in the region, seeking more market share, is fearless. 'We will compete with Regions, BB&T and SunTrust and Wells Fargo,' one executive says.

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  • By Jean Gruss
  • April 21, 2017
Good Strategy

Stonegate Bank grew aggressively the past few years, particularly by buying community banks from Tampa to Naples. It was a winning move.

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