Business Notes
CFI TO PRESENT PROGRAM ON DAFS
The Charitable Foundation of the Islands (CFI) will present Community Conversations, “A Smart Way to Give Back: Donor Advised Funds and Charitable Foundation of the Islands,” on Feb. 11 at 10 a.m. at The Sanibel Captiva Trust Company, at 2450 Periwinkle Way, Sanibel.
CFI Executive Director Dolly Farrell will talk about what a Donor Advised Fund (DAF) is and how donors and their favorite charities can benefit from one.
Attendees will also learn about the history of CFI and the work that it has been doing to assist in the recovery from Hurricane Ian and its role in the future of the island.
The program is free and open to the public, but RSVPs are required by Feb. 9
For more information or to RSVP, contact events@sancapcfi.org.
BOATING CLUB INSTALLS BRIDGE OFFICERS
The America’s Boating Club of Sanibel-Captiva installed George May as commander on Jan. 25.
In addition, the following slate of officers were sworn in: Executive Officer Ed Holden, Administrative Officer Kelly Seaman, Educational Officer Mary Holden, Treasurer Vicki Ross and Secretary Joanne Heroy-Giller.
Celebrating its 50th year, the club will acknowledge the safe-boating programs that it offers to the community throughout 2025, including educational courses, Vessel Safety Checks, The Sanibel School Safe Boating Course and more.
FISH WELCOMES NEW BOARD MEMBER
FISH of Sanibel-Captiva announced the addition of Salli Kirkland to its 2025 board of directors.
She moved to Sanibel in 1990 and initially worked in special events management with the Mariner Group, helping open The University Club in Fort Myers. Over the years, Kirkland’s connection to the Sanibel community deepened as she joined her husband in expanding his resort beach rental business.
Always a supporter and volunteer at The Community House, she served multiple terms on the Sanibel Community Association’s board, including as president. Kirkland’s leadership and vision played an important role in the reimagining and remodeling of The Community House.
FISH reported that her extensive history of community involvement, leadership and commitment to the island community make her an outstanding addition to the organization’s family.
GRAND OPENING FOR TRUST COMPANY OFFICE
The Sanibel Captiva Trust Company marked its expansion into Fort Myers with a grand opening ceremony on Jan. 22 at its new Bell Tower office, at 13525 Bell Tower Drive, Fort Myers.
Founder and Chairman S. Albert D. Hanser, Fort Myers President Megan Marquardt, Sanibel President Jeff Muddell and staff welcomed clients, staff and friends during the celebration.
Architect Joyce Owens, of Architecture Joyce Owens, was instrumental in completing the interior plans for the building. The 10,520-square-foot office building features a lobby and meeting rooms.
The new location is the the company’s seventh on the west coast of Florida.
SAN CAP BANK PROMOTES ROJAS, SANTANGELO
Sanibel Captiva Community Bank announced the promotion of Alexis Rojas and Marianna Santangelo to senior loan processors at the Bridge Branch in Fort Myers.
Both will continue working with borrowers, loan officers and underwriters to review and organize all necessary documentation for residential mortgage applications and facilitate loan approval processes for customers.
Rojas joined the bank in 2021 as a residential loan coordinator. She has prior management experience in the retail industry.
Rojas is a graduate of Florida SouthWestern State College and earned her bachelor’s degree in legal studies from Florida Gulf Coast University.
Santangelo joined the bank in 2021 as a residential loan coordinator. Before joining the bank, she worked in the retail industry for six years. In addition to her retail experience, Santangelo also has a background in event promotion.