Bank opens new branch, a $5M renovation project

FORT MYERS — Sanibel Captiva Community Bank has opened its eighth location, in a $5 million renovated building at one the busiest intersections in Fort Myers.

At the corner of College Parkway and McGregor Boulevard, the branch is the bank’s largest Lee County office and one of six off Sanibel Island, according to a statement. The 16,000-square-foot branch, at 9311 College Parkway, is called the Bridge Branch.

“On behalf of our employees, board of directors and shareholders, we’re thrilled to introduce our Bridge Branch to the community,” Sanibel Captiva President and CEO Craig Albert says in the release. “With our continued expansion, we look forward to serving even more Southwest Florida residents and businesses.”

The branch features two drive-thru lanes, a drive-up ATM, night drop and safe deposit boxes. It also houses the bank’s operations center and over 40 employees, including training facilities and multiple conference rooms.

“As a locally owned and operated community bank, we offer customers smart banking solutions including products and state-of-the-art technology comparable to any big box bank,” says Albert in the statement.

Founded in 2003, Sanibel Captiva Community Bank started with one location on Sanibel Island. It now has $560 million in total assets and 100 employees, with more than 40% current shareholders.