FTWM Helps Preserve Captiva’s Storied History As Top CIHS Season Sponsor

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Florida Trust Wealth Management has announced its continued support of the Captiva Island Historical Society (CIHS) as the Presenting Season Sponsor for the 2025–26 season, reinforcing the firm’s long-standing commitment to preserving and celebrating Captiva’s unique and storied past.

The Captiva Island Historical Society’s new season features an engaging slate of documentary film premieres, historical lectures, archival initiatives and community programs designed to illuminate the island’s colorful heritage. As Presenting Season Sponsor, Florida Trust helps advance CIHS’s mission to preserve, share and honor Captiva’s history through education, storytelling and dedicated collection stewardship.

More information about CIHS and its programming is available here.

“Captiva’s history is one of its greatest treasures,” said Al Hanser, founder and chairman of Florida Trust Wealth Management. “We are honored to support the Historical Society’s work to preserve the island’s legacy, ensuring that future generations can appreciate the people and stories that shaped this remarkable community.”

CIHS leadership expresses deep appreciation for Florida Trust’s ongoing support, noting that the partnership strengthens the organization’s ability to deliver meaningful programs that deepen the community’s connection to Captiva’s past.

“We’ve been privileged to partner with CIHS for many years. Their documentaries, exhibits and educational programs are invaluable to our islands,” said Jeff Muddell, Sanibel-Captiva president of Florida Trust. “We are proud to serve again as the Presenting Season Sponsor and help make another outstanding year possible.”

Throughout the 2025–26 season, CIHS continues to bring residents, seasonal visitors and history enthusiasts together to explore Captiva’s cultural heritage – from pioneer families and fishing village traditions to the island’s evolution as an artistic and environmental haven.

About Florida Trust Wealth Management
Florida Trust Wealth Management is an independent state-chartered trust company with more than $5 billion in assets under management that provides Family Office and Wealth Management Services, including investment management, trust administration and financial counsel to high-net-worth individuals, families, businesses, foundations and endowments. The firm is focused on wealth management services that are absolute-return oriented, and performance driven. Originally established in 2001, the company operated under its flagship name of The Sanibel Captiva Trust Company for 25 years, including its divisions of The Naples Trust Company and The Tampa Bay Trust Company. Offices in Sanibel-Captiva, Fort Myers, Naples, Marco Island, Tampa, St. Petersburg, Belleair Bluffs and Tarpon Springs. http://www.floridatrust.com

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