VERO BEACH — Seacoast National Bank recently donated $500 to support the North Treasure Coast Chapter of the American Red Cross.Seacoast has previously supported the North Treasure Coast Chapter as a Clara Barton Society member, providing volunteer leadership for the Heroes for the Red Cross Campaign in 2005 that raised more than $20,000 for the local chapter, and through support of fund-raising efforts for Hurricane Katrina victims. “The American Red Cross has been serving our community through humanitarian efforts whenever and wherever there is a need since 1926 with over 8,000 members and 350 volunteers locally,” explained Anthony Loupe, Regional Retail Manager of Indian River County, Seacoast National Bank. The American Red Cross, a humanitarian organization led by volunteers and guided by its Congressional Charter and the Fundamental Principles of the International Red Cross Movement, will provide relief to victims of disasters and help people prevent, prepare for, and respond to emergencies.The operating arm of Seacoast Banking Corporation of Florida (NASDAQ: SBCF) Seacoast National Bank has 41 offices in Florida and approximately $2.3 billion in assets, and is one of the largest independent banks headquartered in Florida.***Photo (above): Sarah Tippet Ruwe, CEO, North Treasure Coast Chapter of the American Red Cross, and Anthony Loupe, Regional Retail Manager of Indian River County, Seacoast National Bank.