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In Florida our public data shows 120 SBA 7(a) change-of-ownership loan approvals totaling about $207.2M across 31 aggregated data cards (SBA 7(a) FOIA data, as of 2026-06-30); 15 publicly announced deals (latest 2026-04-01). The largest industries here are Distribution & Wholesale (7), Construction (6), Business Services (6).

About the SBA figures: SBA 7(a) FOIA data, as of 2026-06-30. These are SBA loan approvals for changes of ownership, not completed deals. Counts and rounded totals only; no borrower, lender or individual loan details. SearcherWire is not affiliated with or endorsed by the U.S. Small Business Administration. Corrections

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8 SBA loan approvals: Landscaping Services in Florida

Landscaping & Outdoor · 8 approvals · ~$9.6M total · Florida · Q2 2026

8 SBA 7(a) loan approvals for changes of ownership at businesses in landscaping services in Florida, Q2 2026, totaling about $9.6M.

SBA 7(a) FOIA data, as of 2026-06-30 · data.sba.gov · Loan approvals, not completed deals · Not affiliated with the SBA · Corrections

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6 SBA loan approvals: All Other Specialty Trade Contractors in Florida

Construction · 6 approvals · ~$10.5M total · Florida · Q1 2026

6 SBA 7(a) loan approvals for changes of ownership at businesses in all other specialty trade contractors in Florida, Q1 2026, totaling about $10.5M.

SBA 7(a) FOIA data, as of 2026-06-30 · data.sba.gov · Loan approvals, not completed deals · Not affiliated with the SBA · Corrections

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5 SBA loan approvals: Retail Trade in Florida

Retail & E-commerce · 5 approvals · ~$8.3M total · Florida · Q2 2026

5 SBA 7(a) loan approvals for changes of ownership at businesses in retail trade in Florida, Q2 2026, totaling about $8.3M.

SBA 7(a) FOIA data, as of 2026-06-30 · data.sba.gov · Loan approvals, not completed deals · Not affiliated with the SBA · Corrections

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5 SBA loan approvals: Transportation and Warehousing in Florida

Logistics & Transportation · 5 approvals · ~$10.5M total · Florida · Q2 2026

5 SBA 7(a) loan approvals for changes of ownership at businesses in transportation and warehousing in Florida, Q2 2026, totaling about $10.5M.

SBA 7(a) FOIA data, as of 2026-06-30 · data.sba.gov · Loan approvals, not completed deals · Not affiliated with the SBA · Corrections

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5 SBA loan approvals: Ambulatory Health Care Services in Florida

Healthcare Services · 5 approvals · ~$12.0M total · Florida · Q1 2026

5 SBA 7(a) loan approvals for changes of ownership at businesses in ambulatory health care services in Florida, Q1 2026, totaling about $12.0M.

SBA 7(a) FOIA data, as of 2026-06-30 · data.sba.gov · Loan approvals, not completed deals · Not affiliated with the SBA · Corrections

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5 SBA loan approvals: Manufacturing in Florida

Industrial Manufacturing · 5 approvals · ~$16.3M total · Florida · Q1 2026

5 SBA 7(a) loan approvals for changes of ownership at businesses in manufacturing in Florida, Q1 2026, totaling about $16.3M.

SBA 7(a) FOIA data, as of 2026-06-30 · data.sba.gov · Loan approvals, not completed deals · Not affiliated with the SBA · Corrections

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4 SBA loan approvals: Offices of Other Health Practitioners in Florida

Healthcare Services · 4 approvals · ~$3.9M total · Florida · Q2 2026

4 SBA 7(a) loan approvals for changes of ownership at businesses in offices of other health practitioners in Florida, Q2 2026, totaling about $3.9M.

SBA 7(a) FOIA data, as of 2026-06-30 · data.sba.gov · Loan approvals, not completed deals · Not affiliated with the SBA · Corrections

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4 SBA loan approvals: Child Care Services in Florida

Education & Training · 4 approvals · ~$2.8M total · Florida · Q2 2026

4 SBA 7(a) loan approvals for changes of ownership at businesses in child care services in Florida, Q2 2026, totaling about $2.8M.

SBA 7(a) FOIA data, as of 2026-06-30 · data.sba.gov · Loan approvals, not completed deals · Not affiliated with the SBA · Corrections

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4 SBA loan approvals: Automotive Repair and Maintenance in Florida

Automotive · 4 approvals · ~$8.8M total · Florida · Q2 2026

4 SBA 7(a) loan approvals for changes of ownership at businesses in automotive repair and maintenance in Florida, Q2 2026, totaling about $8.8M.

SBA 7(a) FOIA data, as of 2026-06-30 · data.sba.gov · Loan approvals, not completed deals · Not affiliated with the SBA · Corrections

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4 SBA loan approvals: Specialty Trade Contractors (other sub-industries) in Florida

Construction · 4 approvals · ~$7.8M total · Florida · Q2 2026

4 SBA 7(a) loan approvals for changes of ownership at other businesses in specialty trade contractors in Florida, Q2 2026, totaling about $7.8M.

SBA 7(a) FOIA data, as of 2026-06-30 · data.sba.gov · Loan approvals, not completed deals · Not affiliated with the SBA · Corrections

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4 SBA loan approvals: Real Estate in Florida

Real Estate Services · 4 approvals · ~$6.2M total · Florida · Q2 2026

4 SBA 7(a) loan approvals for changes of ownership at businesses in real estate in Florida, Q2 2026, totaling about $6.2M.

SBA 7(a) FOIA data, as of 2026-06-30 · data.sba.gov · Loan approvals, not completed deals · Not affiliated with the SBA · Corrections

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4 SBA loan approvals: Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services (other sub-industries) in Florida

Business Services · 4 approvals · ~$5.0M total · Florida · Q2 2026

4 SBA 7(a) loan approvals for changes of ownership at other businesses in professional, scientific, and technical services in Florida, Q2 2026, totaling about $5.0M.

SBA 7(a) FOIA data, as of 2026-06-30 · data.sba.gov · Loan approvals, not completed deals · Not affiliated with the SBA · Corrections

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4 SBA loan approvals: Building Equipment Contractors in Florida

Construction · 4 approvals · ~$4.7M total · Florida · Q1 2026

4 SBA 7(a) loan approvals for changes of ownership at businesses in building equipment contractors in Florida, Q1 2026, totaling about $4.7M.

SBA 7(a) FOIA data, as of 2026-06-30 · data.sba.gov · Loan approvals, not completed deals · Not affiliated with the SBA · Corrections

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4 SBA loan approvals: Architectural, Engineering, and Related Services in Florida

Engineering & Testing · 4 approvals · ~$7.3M total · Florida · Q1 2026

4 SBA 7(a) loan approvals for changes of ownership at businesses in architectural, engineering, and related services in Florida, Q1 2026, totaling about $7.3M.

SBA 7(a) FOIA data, as of 2026-06-30 · data.sba.gov · Loan approvals, not completed deals · Not affiliated with the SBA · Corrections

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4 SBA loan approvals: Other Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services in Florida

Business Services · 4 approvals · ~$5.5M total · Florida · Q1 2026

4 SBA 7(a) loan approvals for changes of ownership at businesses in other professional, scientific, and technical services in Florida, Q1 2026, totaling about $5.5M.

SBA 7(a) FOIA data, as of 2026-06-30 · data.sba.gov · Loan approvals, not completed deals · Not affiliated with the SBA · Corrections

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4 SBA loan approvals: Merchant Wholesalers, Nondurable Goods in Florida

Distribution & Wholesale · 4 approvals · ~$9.4M total · Florida · Q1 2026

4 SBA 7(a) loan approvals for changes of ownership at businesses in merchant wholesalers, nondurable goods in Florida, Q1 2026, totaling about $9.4M.

SBA 7(a) FOIA data, as of 2026-06-30 · data.sba.gov · Loan approvals, not completed deals · Not affiliated with the SBA · Corrections

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4 SBA loan approvals: Retail Trade in Florida

Retail & E-commerce · 4 approvals · ~$5.5M total · Florida · Q1 2026

4 SBA 7(a) loan approvals for changes of ownership at businesses in retail trade in Florida, Q1 2026, totaling about $5.5M.

SBA 7(a) FOIA data, as of 2026-06-30 · data.sba.gov · Loan approvals, not completed deals · Not affiliated with the SBA · Corrections

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3 SBA loan approvals: Foundation, Structure, and Building Exterior Contractors in Florida

Construction · 3 approvals · ~$9.2M total · Florida · Q2 2026

3 SBA 7(a) loan approvals for changes of ownership at businesses in foundation, structure, and building exterior contractors in Florida, Q2 2026, totaling about $9.2M.

SBA 7(a) FOIA data, as of 2026-06-30 · data.sba.gov · Loan approvals, not completed deals · Not affiliated with the SBA · Corrections

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3 SBA loan approvals: Building Finishing Contractors in Florida

Construction · 3 approvals · ~$4.3M total · Florida · Q2 2026

3 SBA 7(a) loan approvals for changes of ownership at businesses in building finishing contractors in Florida, Q2 2026, totaling about $4.3M.

SBA 7(a) FOIA data, as of 2026-06-30 · data.sba.gov · Loan approvals, not completed deals · Not affiliated with the SBA · Corrections

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3 SBA loan approvals: Furniture and Home Furnishing Merchant Wholesalers in Florida

Distribution & Wholesale · 3 approvals · ~$6.9M total · Florida · Q2 2026

3 SBA 7(a) loan approvals for changes of ownership at businesses in furniture and home furnishing merchant wholesalers in Florida, Q2 2026, totaling about $6.9M.

SBA 7(a) FOIA data, as of 2026-06-30 · data.sba.gov · Loan approvals, not completed deals · Not affiliated with the SBA · Corrections

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3 SBA loan approvals: Other Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services in Florida

Business Services · 3 approvals · ~$4.4M total · Florida · Q2 2026

3 SBA 7(a) loan approvals for changes of ownership at businesses in other professional, scientific, and technical services in Florida, Q2 2026, totaling about $4.4M.

SBA 7(a) FOIA data, as of 2026-06-30 · data.sba.gov · Loan approvals, not completed deals · Not affiliated with the SBA · Corrections

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3 SBA loan approvals: Services to Buildings and Dwellings (other sub-industries) in Florida

Business Services · 3 approvals · ~$5.2M total · Florida · Q2 2026

3 SBA 7(a) loan approvals for changes of ownership at other businesses in services to buildings and dwellings in Florida, Q2 2026, totaling about $5.2M.

SBA 7(a) FOIA data, as of 2026-06-30 · data.sba.gov · Loan approvals, not completed deals · Not affiliated with the SBA · Corrections

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3 SBA loan approvals: Repair and Maintenance (other sub-industries) in Florida

Home & Commercial Services · 3 approvals · ~$5.3M total · Florida · Q2 2026

3 SBA 7(a) loan approvals for changes of ownership at other businesses in repair and maintenance in Florida, Q2 2026, totaling about $5.3M.

SBA 7(a) FOIA data, as of 2026-06-30 · data.sba.gov · Loan approvals, not completed deals · Not affiliated with the SBA · Corrections

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3 SBA loan approvals: Wholesale Trade (other sub-industries) in Florida

Distribution & Wholesale · 3 approvals · ~$2.8M total · Florida · Q2 2026

3 SBA 7(a) loan approvals for changes of ownership at other businesses in wholesale trade in Florida, Q2 2026, totaling about $2.8M.

SBA 7(a) FOIA data, as of 2026-06-30 · data.sba.gov · Loan approvals, not completed deals · Not affiliated with the SBA · Corrections

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3 SBA loan approvals: Health Care and Social Assistance (other sub-industries) in Florida

Healthcare Services · 3 approvals · ~$9.1M total · Florida · Q2 2026

3 SBA 7(a) loan approvals for changes of ownership at other businesses in health care and social assistance in Florida, Q2 2026, totaling about $9.1M.

SBA 7(a) FOIA data, as of 2026-06-30 · data.sba.gov · Loan approvals, not completed deals · Not affiliated with the SBA · Corrections

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3 SBA loan approvals: Accounting, Tax Preparation, Bookkeeping, and Payroll Services in Florida

Staffing & HR · 3 approvals · ~$4.5M total · Florida · Q1 2026

3 SBA 7(a) loan approvals for changes of ownership at businesses in accounting, tax preparation, bookkeeping, and payroll services in Florida, Q1 2026, totaling about $4.5M.

SBA 7(a) FOIA data, as of 2026-06-30 · data.sba.gov · Loan approvals, not completed deals · Not affiliated with the SBA · Corrections

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3 SBA loan approvals: Services to Buildings and Dwellings in Florida

Business Services · 3 approvals · ~$2.5M total · Florida · Q1 2026

3 SBA 7(a) loan approvals for changes of ownership at businesses in services to buildings and dwellings in Florida, Q1 2026, totaling about $2.5M.

SBA 7(a) FOIA data, as of 2026-06-30 · data.sba.gov · Loan approvals, not completed deals · Not affiliated with the SBA · Corrections

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3 SBA loan approvals: Specialty Trade Contractors (other sub-industries) in Florida

Construction · 3 approvals · ~$2.4M total · Florida · Q1 2026

3 SBA 7(a) loan approvals for changes of ownership at other businesses in specialty trade contractors in Florida, Q1 2026, totaling about $2.4M.

SBA 7(a) FOIA data, as of 2026-06-30 · data.sba.gov · Loan approvals, not completed deals · Not affiliated with the SBA · Corrections

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3 SBA loan approvals: Merchant Wholesalers, Durable Goods in Florida

Distribution & Wholesale · 3 approvals · ~$4.3M total · Florida · Q1 2026

3 SBA 7(a) loan approvals for changes of ownership at businesses in merchant wholesalers, durable goods in Florida, Q1 2026, totaling about $4.3M.

SBA 7(a) FOIA data, as of 2026-06-30 · data.sba.gov · Loan approvals, not completed deals · Not affiliated with the SBA · Corrections

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3 SBA loan approvals: Repair and Maintenance in Florida

Home & Commercial Services · 3 approvals · ~$5.0M total · Florida · Q1 2026

3 SBA 7(a) loan approvals for changes of ownership at businesses in repair and maintenance in Florida, Q1 2026, totaling about $5.0M.

SBA 7(a) FOIA data, as of 2026-06-30 · data.sba.gov · Loan approvals, not completed deals · Not affiliated with the SBA · Corrections

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3 SBA loan approvals: Personal and Laundry Services in Florida

Home & Commercial Services · 3 approvals · ~$7.2M total · Florida · Q1 2026

3 SBA 7(a) loan approvals for changes of ownership at businesses in personal and laundry services in Florida, Q1 2026, totaling about $7.2M.

SBA 7(a) FOIA data, as of 2026-06-30 · data.sba.gov · Loan approvals, not completed deals · Not affiliated with the SBA · Corrections

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Farragut Capital Partners financed Mainstage Theatrical Supply, LLC

Distribution & Wholesale · Core · <$50M EV · Pensacola, Florida · Announced 2026-04-01

Provided debt and equity for acquisition of a theatrical supply company.

Source: farragutcapitalpartners.com/news-list

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Architect Equity Management LLC acquired SDI

Distribution & Wholesale · Extended · $50–300M EV · Jacksonville, Florida · Announced 2026-03-01

Technology-enabled supply chain management and purchasing solutions provider.

Source: architectequity.com/companies

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NexPhase Capital acquired Brandt

Software & SaaS · Core · <$50M EV · Tallahassee, FL · Announced 2024-05-01

SaaS solutions for government agencies handling natural resources.

Source: nexphase.com/portfolio/

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Argosy Private Equity acquired Diverse Logistics & Distribution, Inc.

Logistics & Transportation · Tampa, FL · Announced 2023-05

Provider of final mile logistics, home delivery, and installation of big-and-bulky merchandise.

Source: argosycapital.com/private-equity/companies/

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Insignia Capital acquired Dualboot Partners

Business Services · Core · <$50M EV · Ponte Vedra, FL · Announced 2023-01-01

Current investment.

Source: insigniacap.com/portfolio/

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Charter Oak Equity acquired CareGivers of America Holdings

Healthcare Services · Core · <$50M EV · Southern Florida · Announced 2022-10

Platform launched for home health services, seeking add-on acquisitions.

Source: charteroak-equity.com/news/

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Architect Equity Management LLC acquired Aeromatrix Composites

Aerospace & Defense · Extended · $50–300M EV · Clearwater, Florida · Announced 2020-08-01

Aerospace and defense composites supplier for fixed and rotor-wing aircraft.

Source: architectequity.com/companies

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Architect Equity Management LLC acquired The PEST Group

Home & Commercial Services · Extended · $50–300M EV · Orlando, Florida · Announced 2019-04-01

North America's largest fumigation company.

Source: architectequity.com/companies

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ShoreView Industries acquired Aeronix

Distribution & Wholesale · Core · <$50M EV · Melbourne, Florida · Announced

Supplier of data transfer, signal analysis, and communication products.

Source: shoreview.com/portfolio/companies/

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Harren Equity Partners acquired Alliance Ground International

Logistics & Transportation · Core · <$50M EV · Coral Gables, FL · Announced

Provider of specialized air cargo handling and ancillary services.

Source: harrenequity.com/Portfolio.aspx

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LFM Capital acquired Muthig Industries

Automotive · N. Miami, FL and Fort Wayne, IN · Announced

Source: lfmcapital.com/portfolio

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LFM Capital added Laser Precision

Industrial Manufacturing · N. Miami, FL and Fort Wayne, IN · Announced

Source: lfmcapital.com/portfolio

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Tecum Capital invested in FiberGlass Coatings

Chemicals & Materials · Florida · Announced

Source: tecum.com/portfolio-overview/

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LFM Capital added DROP Sprockets

Industrial Manufacturing · N. Miami, FL and Fort Wayne, IN · Announced

Source: lfmcapital.com/portfolio

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Greybull Stewardship invested in YourWay Learning

Education & Training · Core · <$50M EV · Miami Lakes, FL · Announced

Source: greybullstewardship.com/portfolio/

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