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Sanibel Captiva Community Bank is honored to announce that it has been selected as one of the top regional financial institutions in the United States, earning a place on the 2025 list of “America’s Best Regional Banks & Credit Unions” by Newsweek and Plant‑A Insights Group.
This national distinction recognizes regional banks and credit unions that demonstrate exceptional financial health, operational strength, and a strong record of customer satisfaction and community commitment. Institutions included in the list are evaluated on rigorous criteria, including profitability, net loans and leases, credit quality, media coverage, and the results of a large-scale independent survey of more than 71,000 U.S. consumers along with millions of social media and app-store reviews.
“We are incredibly proud that Newsweek has recognized us among the country’s finest regional banks,” said Kyle DeCicco, president and CEO of Sanibel Captiva Community Bank. “This honor reflects the hard work and dedication of every member of our team, and reinforces our commitment to providing strong, community-focused banking throughout Southwest Florida.”
Under DeCicco’s leadership, the bank has not only achieved financial milestones including surpassing $1 billion in total assets but also maintained its dedication to relationship banking, personalized service, and supporting local families, businesses and nonprofits. This recognition underscores the bank’s dual commitment to financial stewardship and meaningful community impact.
Being named to Newsweek’s 2025 list places the bank among the top 500 regional banks and top 500 credit unions nationwide recognized for stability, integrity, and a customer- and a community-centric approach.
Founded in 2003, Sanibel Captiva Community Bank has nine locations open throughout Lee County. On Fort Myers Beach, the bank is operating a temporary office open on Wednesdays, 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m., while its permanent full-service branch is under development.
Sanibel Captiva Community Bank is nationally ranked as a top performing community bank by S&P Global Market Intelligence and is consistently rated a 4- to 5-star institution by Bauer Financial, a trusted independent bank rating firm. With more than $1 billion in total assets, the bank is well-capitalized and generates one of the highest returns on equity of all Florida banks. The bank employs more than 120 employees, and more than 60% are current shareholders. Since 2003, the bank has contributed well over $4.5 million to over 400 local, charitable causes and employees volunteer close to 1,000 hours annually.
Sanibel Captiva Community Bank’s team members provide customized individual and business banking services and specialize in residential and commercial lending. The bank offers personal and business checking, residential and commercial lending services, instant issue debit cards and a full array of digital banking products and services, including mobile banking apps, CardHub, online bill pay, Zelle®, Positive Pay and ACH Manager. To learn more, visit sancapbank.com.
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