Gateway Bank of Southwest Florida announced that employees of the Sarasota-based bank volunteered a combined 2,202 hours to community organizations in Sarasota and Manatee counties in 2016. In addition, the employees of the bank generously contributed $25,066 to local charities in Sarasota and Manatee counties. Gateway Bank strongly encourages every bank employee to take an active volunteer role in the communities in which they work and live. Among the many organizations benefitting from Gateway bankers’ involvement and contributions are: The United Way, Southeastern Guide Dogs, The American Heart Association, local food banks, schools and many other human service organizations. In addition, the bank sponsors a number of community events, including: The YMCA Ringling Bridge Run, the Van Wezel Gala, Forks & Corks and the Cat Depot Golf Classic. Gateway Bank does not count community service hours for business development events.

Gateway Bank of Southwest Florida