With a very short turnaround time, Bank of the Islands CEO Geoff Roepstorff is encouraging customers and fellow islanders to drop off unwrapped new toys at the Bank’s Sanibel office by Friday, December 7. The Bank is partnering with Landgraphics of Sanibel-Captiva which is spearheading this effort.   The toy drive will benefit foster children […]

The Bank of the Islands is proud to renew its support of The Sanibel School and its PTA by becoming a Gold Sponsor for the February 21 Seahorse Social.   The Seahorse Social will be an evening of good food, great company and raising funds for the students and teachers at The Sanibel School. “This […]

Donation provides turkey dinners for Harlem Heights families through the ‘Celebration of Giving Thanks’ event  FORT MYERS/SANIBEL/CAPTIVA, Fla. (November 18, 2024) – Edison National Bank/Bank of the Islands has donated $7,500 to The Heights Foundation to provide 300 frozen turkeys to the Harlem Heights community. The donation supported the nonprofit’s Nov. 16 “Celebration of Giving […]

The Bank of the Islands is proud to be the inaugural sponsor of the annual report for Community Housing & Resources (CHR) of Sanibel.   Bank Vice President David Lowden joined CHR Executive Director Nicole Decker-McHale in unveiling the annual report at the November 12 CHR annual meeting. The back cover of the report featured […]

The Bank of the Islands was honored to once again partner with the City of Sanibel Recreation Department and the Lee Coast Chapter of the Military Officers Association of America (MOAA) for a very special Veterans Day event at City Hall. Bank Vice President David Lowden joined MOAA Past Chapter President Fred Bondurant in making […]

Hurricane Milton caused unprecedented damage to The Chapel by the Sea on Captiva Island.  The chapel building, cemetery, parsonage and grounds will need varying degrees of repair, but the entire restoration project will be extensive. Anticipated construction, excavation and tree removal costs are estimated to be $150,000.   “The Chapel will need leveling, raising, and […]