One Liners Pinellas: ServisFirst Bank, Doc Ford’s and more

► Sarasota-based LifeStar Living closed on a 5.25-acre property at 4595 34th Street South for $9 million and will build a The Manhattan, an active senior living community. (Pictured above) ► St. Petersburg College President Tonjua Williams was elected to serve as a representative on the board of directors for the American Association of Community … Read more

How business leaders can get involved in early education — and why it’s important

By Aakash Patel I spent a Friday morning, this spring, on the car line in Gorrie Elementary School in Tampa. Instead of sitting in an office or a breakfast meeting, I greeted parents as they dropped off their kids. I waved to students as they walked into their classrooms. And I witnessed what a school … Read more

20 Questions with Angel Gonzalez

Angel Gonzalez is the Hillsborough market president for SouthState Bank. He has been with CenterState, now SouthState, since 2007, when he began his career as a management trainee. He was responsible for the successful launch of the banks’ current underwriting and approval software.

He has served as the Hillsborough market president since April 2017. In his current role, he is responsible for the management and growth of $750 million in assets and $550 million in deposits.

He has served on multiple boards for nonprofits and government services agencies.

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