Finance

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By Mark Gordon
September 4, 2025

Employee-owned businesses on the rise in Florida

A pair of financial executives believe the power of Employee Stock Ownership Plans in Florida is about to get brighter.

Florida

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By Elizabeth King
September 2, 2025

Bank of America names Sarasota/Manatee president

Stephanie Whitfield is the new president of Bank of America Sarasota/Manatee and continues as business banking market executive for Southwest Florida.

Manatee-Sarasota

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By Mark Gordon
August 28, 2025

Wisconsin bank moves into SWFL with $6M investment in branches

IncredibleBank says its aw shucks vibe, all the way from The Badger State, works well in the sunshine.

Charlotte–Lee–Collier

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By Mark Gordon
August 22, 2025

$585M deal for Fort Myers bank wins regulatory approvals

Kansas City-based Commerce Bank announced the deal for FineMark Bank two months ago.

Charlotte–Lee–Collier

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By Mark Gordon
August 14, 2025

Lee County Clerk saves nearly $800K, DOGE-style

Lee County Clerk and Comptroller Kevin Karnes sent a budget to county commissioners that shaved 4.7% off the previous year.

Charlotte–Lee–Collier

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By Louis Llovio
August 13, 2025

Tampa M&A firm buys naming rights to NHL arena

The Tampa Bay Lightning's home ice will now be called Benchmark International Arena.

Tampa Bay-Lakeland

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By Mark Gordon
August 12, 2025

Investor group buys cup maker Tervis, will move HQ to Bradenton

The new owners’ "strong investment in Tervis," CEO Hosana Fieber says, "speaks to its well-established and beloved brand legacy."

Manatee-Sarasota

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By Louis Llovio
August 9, 2025

Ruskin apartment community refinanced for $56 million

The owners of the 300-unit Hillsborough County apartment complex have taken out a three-year floating rate loan to pay off a previous construction loan.