Community Bank to Relocate and Expand its Downtown Tampa Branch

BRADENTON, Fla., Sept. 7 /PRNewswire/ -- Community Bank is excited to announce that it is expanding its presence in downtown Tampa by moving its current branch to a new larger location at the intersection of Cleveland Street and South Boulevard.

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The new branch at 110 South Boulevard, will open on Tuesday, October 12, and will offer expanded hours, two drive through lanes and a drive up ATM to serve the community.

"So far this year we have made over $20 million in loans  in the Tampa Bay market and we are thrilled to have a larger location from which to serve our Tampa based clients," said Community Bank President, Katie Pemble.   Katie also noted, "We are one of the few banks that is actively lending to small and medium sized businesses and our new location highlights our dedication to the Tampa Bay business community."

CEO Bill Sedgeman added, "Tampa has been one of our strongest markets since we opened there in 1997.  We can't wait to provide an even better set of services to our Tampa clients – expanded hours, dedicated small business lenders, mortgage specialists and 24/7 ATM banking will help us achieve our goal of being the best bank in the Tampa Bay market."

Community Bank's new Tampa location will be open in the drive in from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday through Thursday, and to 6:00 p.m. on Fridays.  The lobby will be open from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Monday through Thursday, and until 6:00 p.m. on Fridays.  24/7 drive up ATM banking will also be available.

ABOUT COMMUNITY BANK OF MANATEE

Founded in 1995, Community Bank continues to specialize in solutions for individuals by offering the regions best checking account, "Clover Gold," residential mortgages including "jumbo mortgages" with local, quick decision-making, and in business solutions including Small Business Administration loans.  Community Bank was recently ranked as the number one local community bank for SBA loans.

Community Bank, is a local, independent bank serving the communities of Florida's central Gulf Coast with five branches in Manatee and Hillsborough counties:

For more information, visit the bank's website at:  www.CommunityBankNow.com or contact the nearest office.

SOURCE Community Bank of Manatee