Large credit union expands along Gulf Coast

Florida's largest credit union will get even larger this week.

On Feb. 26, Tampa-based Suncoast Credit Union will open its first branch in the city of Sarasota, according to a statement.

The new branch, located at 4402 Bee Ridge Road, is Suncoast's second in Sarasota County. Its other Sarasota County location is in North Port.

With 59 full-service locations, Suncoast Credit Union has more than 673,000 members and more than $6.6 billion in total assets. It is the eighth largest credit union in the United States based on membership and the 14th largest based on assets, the statement says.