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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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By Mark Gordon
April 11, 2014

No Wolves

A $116.6 billion-asset bank seeks an expanded Gulf Coast presence. But it turned inward and reenergized employees before it targeted new customers.

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By Jean Gruss
April 11, 2014

Open the Gate

Stonegate Bank has been marching up the Gulf Coast acquiring banks from Naples to Tampa. It plans to double in size over the next few years.

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By Mark Gordon
April 11, 2014

Credit Check

Most Gulf Coast bankers don't know Sherod Halliburton. That's fine with him. The credit union president seeks to use that stealth approach to his advantage.

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By Mark Gordon
April 11, 2014

On The Trail

The fourth quarter produced mixed results for Gulf Coast banks. But some lenders posted all-time great gains in 2013. That could be a good sign for 2014.

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By Mark Gordon
April 11, 2014

'Art of War'

Most Gulf Coast bankers don't know Sherod Halliburton. That's fine with him. The credit union president seeks to use that stealth approach to his advantage.