History of our Florida community bank.

Generational Heritage

J.W. Crews, Sr. purchases controlling interest in Wauchula State Bank and is named President.

Branching into Desoto County

First State Bank of Arcadia (now Crews Bank & Trust) is established and opens 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.