Sanibel bank to begin rebuilding Ian-damaged branch

Nearly two years after Hurricane Ian blew through Southwest Florida, work to rebuild a Sanibel Island bank branch is about to start.

Sanibel Captiva Community Bank says it will begin construction in August to replace its branch at 15975 McGregor Blvd. now that demolition of the previous building has been completed.

According to a statement, the new building will feature “a coastal contemporary design” along with a two-lane drive-thru, drive-up ATM, solar panels and safety deposit boxes. There will also be a community room with video conferencing capabilities open to customers and community organizations.