The Sanibel Captiva Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon-cutting ceremony on April 2nd to celebrate the opening of The Sanibel Captiva Trust Company’s new office on Periwinkle Way. The relocation, planned before Hurricane Ian, now serves as a symbol of the community’s resilience.
“Sanibel Captiva Trust has been a pillar of our community for over two decades, both financially and philanthropically,” said John Lai, President and CEO of the chamber. “Their move to a new location signifies our collective recovery and forward momentum.”
The company began construction on the Periwinkle Way office before the hurricane. While their original Tarpon Bay Road office sustained significant damage from floodwaters, the new building, under construction at the time, was spared. The lack of drywall allowed the floodwaters to pass through without damaging the core structure, causing a delay but no major setbacks.
This month, the company will also be opening an additional office in Fort Myers at the Bell Tower location.
“Our existing offices in Naples and Tampa played a crucial role in our disaster response plan,” said founder and Chair S. Albert D. Hanser. “They rerouted mail, answered phones, and provided office space, housing, and support while we helped clients and friends navigate the aftermath – from finding shelter to accessing accounts and communicating with loved ones.”
The Sanibel Captiva community also rallied around the company. Businesses like RE/MAX Realty, Broadway Palm, Robb & Stucky, and the Shell Point Retirement Community offered vital assistance with office space and event venues.
“We build personal relationships with our clients and their families,” said Jeff Muddell, Sanibel Office President. “We create investment strategies that align with their estate plans, addressing various needs like retirement planning, wealth transfer, tax mitigation, and more.”
Living by their motto of “Always do the right thing,” the company has consistently provided support to clients and non-profits throughout the pandemic and hurricane recovery. They are also strong supporters of the Sanibel Captiva Chamber of Commerce.
The Sanibel Captiva Trust Company’s new office is located at 2450 Periwinkle Way, Sanibel.
