VERO BEACH — CenterState Bank in Vero Beach is the recipient of The Spirit of Indian River County Special Recognition Award from the United Way.
The award, given to CenterState Bank representatives at a breakfast ceremony held at Oak Harbor on Tuesday, Oct. 25, is the highest honor that is bestowed on a company all year by the United Way.
CenterState Bank was recognized as a new company that has demonstrated an outstanding first-time contribution of time, talent and treasure.
“All of us at CenterState Bank are excited about this special recognition in this very competitive category,” states Andy Beindorf, Regional President of General Banking. “We enjoy our community involvements with nonprofit organizations and local businesses and look forward to nurturing even more in the new year ahead.”
CenterState Bank of Florida N.A., an independent Florida bank based in Winter Haven, is owned by a Davenport-based holding company, Centerstate Banks Inc.
The holding company, with the opening of a branch in Fort Pierce in November, has 53 branches throughout 15 Florida counties and combined assets of nearly $2.3 billion.
That ranks it among the top Florida-based banks. CenterState Bank, has been recommended by Bauer Rating Service (an independent bank rating and research firm in Coral Gables) for 72 consecutive quarters.
CenterState Bank is located at 801 20th Place, just west of U.S. 1 between the “twin pairs” of State Road 60 east and west in Vero Beach (formerly the Fletcher Appliance Store). Hours are 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Thursday, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Friday. For more information, call (772) 299-6860.