History of our Florida community bank.

Crews Becomes Owner of Wauchula State Bank

While working for a Panama City bank, J.W. Crews, Sr. acquires controlling interest of Wauchula State Bank on May 25, 1932.

Generational Heritage

J.W. Crews, Sr. moves to Wauchula and becomes President of Wauchula State Bank. At age 26, Crews is the youngest bank president in the U.S. according to the American Bankers Association.

Branching into Desoto County

First State Bank of Arcadia (now Crews Bank & Trust) is established and opens its doors on N. Brevard Avenue.

Expanding Our Potential

The Crews family establishes Crews Banking Corporation and DeSoto Banking Corporation holding companies. DeSoto Banking Corporation purchases a controlling interest in First State Bank of Arcadia (now Crews Bank & Trust).

Branching into Charlotte County

Charlotte State Bank opens on Tamiami Trail in Port Charlotte, near Midway Boulevard, with Crews Banking Corporation owning controlling interest. Charles Brown II is named bank President.

Englewood Bank established

Local businessman Ferold A. Davis, serves as President.

Boca Grande office opens

Cape Haze office opens

Englewood Bank becomes part of Crews Banking Corporation

Gulf Cove office built

Englewood Bank renamed Englewood Bank & Trust

Venice Loan Office opens

Lending expands in Pinellas and Hillsborough Counties

Lending expands in Sarasota and Manatee Counties