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BauerFinancial 5-Star Bank

Edison National Bank/Bank of the Islands is honored by BauerFinancial with an Exceptional Performance Designation in recognition of the bank continuing to earn Bauer’s highest 5-Star Superior rating for more than 12 years consecutively.  Five stars is Bauer’s highest rating and indicates that an institution is one of the strongest in the nation.

Best of the Islands

Bank of the Islands is proud to be voted the winner of more than 50 “Best of the Islands” awards over more than two decades including “Best Island Bank”, “Best Mortgage Broker” and “Best Financial Services”.

Lee County Horizon Council and Economic Development Office

Edison National Bank/Bank of the Islands was recognized with Industry Appreciation Awards for Small Business of the Year, Business Citizenship, and an award for an exceptional level of leadership, innovation, investment, and community involvement in Southwest Florida.

Florida Bankers Association

Geoff and Robbie Roepstorff, CEO and President respectively, received the statewide honor of being named Florida Bankers Association’s “Bankers of the Year”.  The award annually recognizes individuals who demonstrate the highest level of commitment to the banking industry and service to their community.

Service to Our Community

Edison National Bank/Bank of the Islands officers and staff contribute over 650 volunteer hours throughout each year to our local community non-profit organizations and, as a United Way Pacesetter Partner, 100% of the bank’s employees make a personal donation to United Way every year.

 

Latest News

Edison National Bank/Bank of the Islands recently announced its continued support for Lee County’s economic development with a $10,000 sponsorship for the Horizon Foundation in 2025. Together with the Horizon Council and the Lee County Economic Development Office, the Horizon Foundation supports initiatives that promote business retention, economic diversification and public-private collaboration. With its Cornerstone-level […]

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Bank of the Islands is pleased to announce it has become a key supporter of the Garland of Goodwill Project, a community initiative of the City of Sanibel. When completed, the Garland will weave together messages of hope, gratitude, and good cheer – gathered from residents, visitors and members of the island business community – […]

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On the occasion of its 45th annual event, the Friends of Randy of Sanibel are pleased to announce Bank of the Islands is its new Lead Corporate Sponsor for its Fourth of July Road Rally. “We are truly honored to join Randy Carson and his friends in this presenting partnership,” said Bank of the Islands […]

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The Sanibel & Captiva Islands Chamber of Commerce Visitors Center has a new landmark replica to welcome tourists to our island community. Bank of the Islands has donated a 7-foot-tall model of Sanibel’s iconic lighthouse to the Chamber for display in its Visitors Center. The model had its start on the Bank’s float in the […]

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