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By Carl Cronan
January 7, 2011

Not Retiring

Tom James stepped back from his CEO role at Raymond James last spring, but he hasn't slowed down much. The executive chairman is staying as busy as ever in the community.

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By Jean Gruss
January 3, 2011

Gulf Coast-based banks are shoring up their balance sheets and striving for profitability. Banks that fail will help usher new entrants into the market and provide market-share opportunities for those that survive.

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By Carl Cronan
December 17, 2010

Stay Strong

After 40 years, Tom James gave up his CEO title at Raymond James, but not all of his responsibilities. He says the financial services firm has the capacity to grow twice as big as it is now.

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By Mark Gordon
December 17, 2010

Different Directions

The founder of a local seized bank ponders what could have been, while a banker new to the Gulf Coast muses about what's next.

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By Business Observer Staff
December 17, 2010

3rd Quarter Banking Charts

Total assets, returns, and net incomes are listed for each bank headquartered along the Gulf Coast.

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By Jean Gruss
September 10, 2010

Edison Lights

When the financial crisis finally recedes, only a handful of community banks will be left standing on the Gulf Coast. It's a good bet that Edison National Bank will be among those.

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By Carl Cronan
September 10, 2010

Fewer Vaults

The number of banks based in the Gulf Coast region has fallen considerably over the past year, and experts say there may be more fallout as the recession lingers. A lack of lending may be the biggest problem.

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By Jean Gruss
September 10, 2010

Trust us

Independent non-deposit trust companies on the Gulf Coast have been quietly and steadily making money, largely avoiding the turmoil in the rest of the financial-services industry. That's just the way they like it.

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By Mark Gordon
September 10, 2010

Ratio Redux

A bank's true health is often a mystery to even the most astute observers. A new ratio on the scene might help the process.

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By Business Observer Staff
September 10, 2010

2nd Quarter Banking Charts

Total assets, returns on assets, returns on equity and net incomes are listed for each bank headquartered along the Gulf Coast.

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By Mark Gordon
September 10, 2010

The Right Fit

A capital infusion in a recession isn't an impossible dream for community bankers. One of the industry's old pros has proved it so.

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By Jean Gruss
July 9, 2010

Bank Lifeline

A group of former Bank of America executives plans to invest as much as $350 million in TIB Financial, the Naples-based bank-holding company. The fresh capital saves the company from the unfortunate fate of some of its cross-town rivals and gives existing shareholders another chance.

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By Carl Cronan
July 9, 2010

Account Closed

William Klich concludes a banking career that has spanned more than four decades in Florida. He leaves on a high note and expects banks in this state to regain strength as well.

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By Jean Gruss
June 18, 2010

Bank bids heat up

Competition for the assets and deposits of failed Florida banks has increased in the last few months as investors swarm the state. But the threat of oil washing up on Gulf Coast shores could dampen their enthusiasm.

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By Carl Cronan
June 18, 2010

Underage Banking

Newer banks in the Gulf Coast region appear to have performed better through the first quarter, based on FDIC figures. Missing the mid-2000s real estate loan frenzy helped.

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Not Retiring

Better Banking

Stay Strong

Different Directions

3rd Quarter Banking Charts

Edison Lights

Fewer Vaults

Trust us

Ratio Redux

2nd Quarter Banking Charts

The Right Fit

Bank Lifeline

Account Closed

Bank bids heat up

Underage Banking

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