Finance

By Jean Gruss
November 7, 2014

Tenured banker

Gerri Moll says the region's economy has bounced back faster than she expected. Small-business lending is leading the recovery.

Finance

By Jean Gruss
September 12, 2014

Staging an encore

Loan growth at Encore Bank has boosted the Naples bank's profits. Real estate lending is leading the way.

Finance

By Jean Gruss
September 12, 2014

Back into the cape

Community banks are returning to Cape Coral, a city that was one of the hardest hit by the housing collapse. Rising real estate values are boosting confidence.

Finance

By Jean Gruss
September 12, 2014

Tampa Beachhead

In its quest to become a multibillion-dollar bank, Naples-based First Florida Integrity Bank opened its first branch on Kennedy Boulevard in Tampa.

Finance

By Mark Gordon
September 12, 2014

A large interest

Businesses in any industry constantly seek new revenue sources. The concept has a thundering immediacy in banking.

Finance

By Mark Gordon
September 12, 2014

Fee down

Banks nationwide have slashed or abandoned deposit account fees that previously made up for income lost in other areas. The trend goes both ways on the Gulf Coast.

Finance

By Mark Gordon
June 20, 2014

On the Brink

Size matters in banking, until it doesn't. The top executive at one of the largest regional banks on the Gulf Coast, for instance, faces some challenges familiar to any community banker.

Finance

By Mark Gordon
June 20, 2014

'Immense Undertaking'

Sabal Palm Bank has scored some victories in its fight against the recession. Now it balances progress against risk.

Finance

By Jean Gruss
June 20, 2014

Residential Rebound

Community banks on the Gulf Coast have been actively lending to homebuyers over the past year as the residential real estate market improves.

Finance

By Jean Gruss
June 20, 2014

Back to Business

Commercial real estate lending, the bread and butter of community banking in Florida, is on the rise as business owners start borrowing again.

Finance

By Jean Gruss
June 20, 2014

Building Again

Community banks on the Gulf Coast are again starting to lend money for construction and land development as the economic recovery continues.

Finance

By Traci McMillan Beach
June 20, 2014

Community Focus

Cathy Swanson has helped St. Petersburg's Freedom Bank of America turn a profit for the first time in eight years. Now, as CEO, she has her eyes on the future.

Finance

By Jean Gruss
April 25, 2014

Chef of the Bank

David Gordley, IberiaBank's market president for Southwest Florida, is known for his culinary skills. He'll drive to Arcadia for a good dry-aged steak.