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Our Story

The history of
Charlotte State Bank & Trust

For more than 90 years, our family-owned business has focused on serving the people and businesses of Florida.

We’re still here… for you and generations to come.

 

A Lifetime of Trust

1929

Opening Our Doors for Business

Wauchula State Bank opens for business on April 24, 1929.

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1932

Generational Heritage

While working for a Panama City bank, J.W. Crews, Sr. acquires controlling interest of Wauchula State Bank on May 25, 1932.

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1973

Branching into DeSoto County

Crews Banking expands into DeSoto County; First State Bank of Arcadia (now Crews Bank & Trust) is established.

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1975

Second Generation

J.W. "Bill" Crews, Jr. named Wauchula State Bank President.

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1984

Third Generation

J.W. "Jim" Crews, III joins the management team as a third-generation family member.

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1987

Branching into Charlotte County

Crews Banking expands into Charlotte County; Charlotte State Bank is established.

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1988

Englewood Bank Established

Englewood Bank is established by local investors.

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2004

Our Family of Banks

Crews Banking purchases controlling interest in Englewood Bank, making Crews Banking a four-bank holding company.

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2010

Fourth Generation

J.W. “Jake” Crews, IV becomes fourth-generation family member to join the management team and serves as CEO today.

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2019

Crews Bank & Trust – A Lifetime of Trust

First State Bank of Arcadia becomes Crews Bank & Trust.

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2023

Looking Forward

Wauchula State Bank, Charlotte State Bank & Trust, and Englewood Bank & Trust will transition to the Crews Bank & Trust brand in fall 2023. Under the unified brand, our customers will have the convenience of 19 offices in seven counties throughout Central and Southwest Florida.