Finance

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By Beth Luberecki
May 11, 2025

Trust company exec, cancer survivor relishes global marathon successes

Between surviving cancer and running marathons across the world, it's no wonder Jeff Muddell now says "any challenge in life seems small."

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By Elizabeth King
May 8, 2025

Kim Githler grew media company by connecting, constantly evolving

"Experience is everything — and learning from mentors. … I found mentors, I listened to them, and they helped me get to where I am. They are still helping me to this day." –Kim Githler, MoneyShow

Manatee-Sarasota

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By Laura Lyon
May 8, 2025

Longtime St. Petersburg banker elected to SuperPAC leadership

It's one of several leadership roles she still holds in retirement

Tampa Bay-Lakeland

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By Louis Llovio
April 28, 2025

Lakeland mortgage company lays off 58 as it shifts policies

Amerant Bank is looking to focus on in-Florida mortgage originations.

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By Laura Lyon
April 23, 2025

$9.5B Lakeland credit union to acquire Tallahassee bank

MidFlorida Credit Union, a longtime Polk County institution, is acquiring Prime Meridian Holding Co. and its subsidiary, Prime Meridian Bank.

Tampa Bay-Lakeland

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By Laura Lyon
April 15, 2025

Report: Florida rated among top 5 in the country for business investment

The ranking was established by multiple factors in the state's favor.

Florida

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By Laura Lyon
April 10, 2025

Tampa banker pleads guilty in embezzlement case, agrees to $122K

The charges could add up to 30 years in federal prison.

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By Laura Lyon
April 7, 2025

Bank of Tampa new hire to spearhead digital banking

The new chief digital officer is a transplant from Kansas.

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By Laura Lyon
April 1, 2025

Tampa cybersecurity firm reaches $3.4B valuation milestone

ReliaQuest is now considered a "triple unicorn" after the latest funding round.

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By Andrew Warfield
March 29, 2025

Sarasota County EDC uses AI, other tools to overcome slashed funds

The Economic Development Corp. of Sarasota County finds positive ways to combat budget cuts. "Although nobody ever wants to face a budget cut, we were already … building our efficiencies," the CEO says.