Florida Banking August 2023

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Marine Bank’s Williams Elected to Board of Mortgage Bankers Association of Florida

S anibel Captiva Community Bank and Fort Myers High School celebrated the groundbreaking of the $1 million renovation of the school’s track and field facilities at Edison Stadium and Sam Sirianni Field. In February, the bank announced a $275,000 donation to Fort Myers High School to support the renovation, which fulfilled the $1 million needed to fund the project. In 2022, the Lee County School District approved the construction of a state-of-the-art stadium renovation including the installation of synthetic turf and a new rubberized track. In recognition of the bank’s donation, Fort Myers High School has given the bank exclusive corporate sponsorship of the school’s athletic complex, including Edison Stadium and Sam Sirianni Field. The bank joins other generous donors, including the National Football League, Dr. and Mrs. John Kagan and other community donors in successfully raising the funds needed to complete the project. For the last eight years, the field has not been able to maintain healthy grass and has undergone five major field renovations. Construction began in June and is expected to take three months to complete. “Operating local and donating local is part of Sanibel Captiva Community Bank’s ethos,” said Kyle DeCicco, president and CEO of Sanibel Captiva Community Bank. “We work and live here, and believe it is our M arine Bank announced that its Executive Vice President and Chief Lending Officer Shaun Williams has been elected to the Mortgage Bankers Association of Florida’s board of directors for a two-year term. The board, chaired by Yvette Clermont, sets the strategic direction for the association, which is the leading advocate for the real estate finance industry. The organization addresses some of the mortgage industry’s most pressing issues, including housing affordability, minority homeownership, diversifying the industry and regulatory and legislative activities. With 25 years of experience as a lending professional, Williams is responsible for managing the bank’s loan portfolio, building client relationships, and ensuring long term growth while minimizing risks. In 2022, Marine Bank closed more than $424 million

in commercial and residential loans — a 28 percent increase over 2021. “In his five years with Marine Bank, Shaun has proven his commitment to our community’s business owners and homeowners,” said Bill Penney, president and CEO of Marine Bank. “His unique insight and network

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of contacts has enabled Marine Bank to introduce our exceptional service to a broader audience of clients.”

Sanibel Captiva Community Bank, Fort Myers High School break ground on track and field facility renovation

responsibility to support our community. Edison Stadium and Sam Sirianni Field truly represent the rich history and traditions we have here in Southwest Florida.” Fort Myers High School opened in 1911, making it the oldest school in Lee County and one of the oldest schools in the state of Florida. It offers students the International Baccalaureate Program, Advanced Placement, dual enrollment, vocational, honors and general education classes. The school also has 30 FHSAA athletic teams and is rich in traditions. Sanibel Captiva Community Bank and Fort Myers High School celebrated the groundbreaking of the $1 million renovation of the school’s track and field facilities on Friday, June 16 at Edison Stadium and Sam Sirianni Field.

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