Florida Banking March 2023

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Robbie’s Riders, Grampy’s Charities and Sanibel Captiva Community Bank Present Adaptive Tricycles to Special Needs Children

S anibel Captiva Community Bank and Grampy’s Charities, with support from Robbie’s Riders, presented six adaptive bicycles each worth $3,000 to $5,000 to Southwest Florida children at the bank’s Bridge Branch in Fort Myers. “These custom-made, adaptive bicycles give exceptional children a level of independence and autonomy,” said Jack Johannemann, director of Robbie’s Riders. “These bikes can change these children’s lives.” All the recipients were referred from Golisano Children’s Hospital, GiGi’s Playhouse and various therapy centers in Naples and are between the ages of 6 and 11 years old. When riding these bicycles, the children benefit from general strengthening, new proprioceptive sensory input, and improved reciprocal coordination of the legs. They can now participate in activities with their families and peers and enjoy the normal childhood experience of riding a bike. Robbie’s Riders provides special adaptive bicycles and tricycles to children with disabilities, according to their

individual capacities and needs. The charity works to donate special needs cycles as quickly as they can raise funds to purchase them. Grampy’s Charities raises funds and support for children’s organizations by partnering with comfort and research-based charities to make a difference in the lives of kids who need it most. An all-volunteer organization, they have donated more than $3 million to children’s charities over more than 25 years. Robbie’s Riders, Grampy’s Charities and Sanibel Captiva Community Bank presented six custom-made, adaptive bicycles to local children with special needs and their families.

Citizens Bank & Trust Recognized as Fastest Growing Community Bank in Tampa Bay

C itizens Bank & Trust was recognized in a recent Tampa Bay Business Journal article as the fastest growing community bank in Tampa Bay for 2022. The article, compiled from information featured in the Journal’s 2022-2023 Book of Lists publication, includes banking data gathered from the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC), and covers seven counties in the Greater Tampa Bay area. According to the article, Citizens Bank & Trust is the region’s fourth-largest community bank, and has more than tripled in size over the last decade.

“We are extremely honored for our growth to be recognized by the Tampa Bay Business Journal ,” said Greg Littleton, president and CEO of Citizens Bank & Trust. “As a community bank starting our 103rd year, we are thankful to our board of directors and team members who provide local decision-making and outstanding customer service, and who have also played a pivotal role in the overall growth of the bank.” Citizens Bank & Trust currently operates 13 offices in Polk County, with additional locations in Dade City, Valrico and Plant City.

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