BANK OF THE ISLANDS From left, seated, parade float judges Greg Demaras and Kate Stone Pujol; standing, Bank of the Islands Vice President David Lowden, Jamie and Trish Phillips, Mary Bondurant, Emma Brister, KC Cuscaden and bank Vice President and Sanibel-Captiva Office Manager Richard Shera.

Bank of the Islands is a returning sponsor for the 31st Annual Independence Day Parade on July 4 on Sanibel. In addition to the bank’s $1,000 contribution toward event expenses, Vice President and Sanibel-Captiva Office Manager Richard Shera and Susan Schulte are on the Parade Committee and are assisting with planning and logistics. Additional sponsors include the city of Sanibel and Island Sun/Arundel family. Parade viewing will start at 9:30 a.m. at the intersection of Tarpon Bay Road and Periwinkle Way and will continue down Periwinkle to Casa Ybel Road. Judges Greg Demaras and Kate Stone Pujol will select the Best Float. Before the event, stop by the bank’s Sanibel office at 1699 Periwinkle Way to purchase the official parade T-shirt.