Florida Gulf Bank opens Coconut Point branch

COURTESY PHOTO Florida Gulf Bank opened its eighth location in Lee County at the Coconut Point mall. Florida Gulf Bank has announced the opening of its Coconut Point banking center in south Lee County - the bank's eighth location since its inception in 2001.

Under the leadership of William P. Valenti, president, and principals John Fritts, F. John Reingardt, John Hodas and Dennis Kucera, Florida Gulf Bank is recognized for the company's attention to personal service, community involvement and neighborhood convenience for both individual and commercial customers. Full-service business banking includes a wide range of technology and banking amenities including Express Deposit for selected businesses, courier service and online banking.

With Lee County locations as far north as Colonial and Cape Coral, the Coconut Point opening represents Florida Gulf Bank's southernmost branch. The 4,000-square-foot Mediterraneaninspired bank was built in accordance with Florida Gulf Bank's signature architecture and has been designed for customers' comfort and convenience.

"Many of our customers live or work in south Lee County and we want to ensure easy accessibility and the same level of personal service our customers have been used to for the past eight years," said Valenti. "The Coconut and US41 intersection is one of the fastest growing areas of our community, and we are excited to be a part of it."

Estero resident Tim Parrett is Florida Gulf Bank's Coconut Point branch manager and Talisha Faber is assistant branch manager.

The bank is located at 23250 Via Villagio at the southeast corner of Coconut Point mall. For more information call 239.985.8140.