Beach Bank to be acquired in $116.7M all-stock valued deal

Beach Bank, which operates branches in Tampa Bay, will be acquired by the holding company of The First Bank, allowing it to have an expanded lending capacity and access to new divisions.

The First Bank's parent company, The First Bancshares Inc. (NASDAQ: FBMS), is expected to acquire Beach Bank in a deal valued at $116.7 million, based on stock, the company announced this week.

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‘A story for everyone:’ St. Pete commemorates the Holocaust

Across the world Thursday, Holocaust survivors, their descendants and supporters united in solemn solidarity to honor Yom HaShoah - Holocaust Remembrance Day.

St. Petersburg’s Florida Holocaust Museum (FHM), one of just three in the nation fully accredited by the American Alliance of Museums (the other two are in Washington, D.C. and Houston), is honoring Yom HaShoah by providing a full day of special events. The FHM offers free admission until 7:30 p.m. today, in-person readings and an evening Holocaust survivor testimony and candle lighting service.

Startup Report #116 – Twos

With Joe Steilberg & Parker Klein

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