Community bank, fresh off name change, looks for big opportunities in new areas

Arcadia-based Crews Bank & Trust is moving into Sarasota with a branch opening downtown soon.

  • By Grier Ferguson
  • | 6:10 a.m. April 19, 2019
Lori Sax. Kevin Hagan, president of Crews Bank & Trust, says the bank wanted to be in downtown Sarasota so it would be around centers of influence.
Lori Sax. Kevin Hagan, president of Crews Bank & Trust, says the bank wanted to be in downtown Sarasota so it would be around centers of influence.
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With a name like First State Bank of Arcadia, it’s easy to see how people might think the bank’s focus is on Arcadia, county seat of DeSoto County and a place known primarily to outsiders for its agriculture, downtown antiquing and the Arcadia All-Florida Championship Rodeo.

 

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