Press Releases
Connecting with Community in the Upper Keys
We are always thankful to host the Key Largo Chamber of Commerce lunch and for the comradery and friendships found by giving back to our Keys communities!
Celebrating Leadership
Jodi Lamb, Lison Cole, and Julie Schilling had a wonderful time representing First State Bank at the Lower Keys Chamber of Commerce Installation.
Congratulations to all the incoming officers and award winners and thank you to those who served us this last year on the chamber board.
FSB Makes Waves at the World’s Fastest Boat Parade
What an incredible turnout at the World’s Fastest Boat Parade! The energy was high, and the weather was perfect! Brought to you by First State Bank, this exciting kickoff was made even better by our amazing team members who came out to represent.
Meet Flora
Unveiled at our Lower Keys Chamber of Commerce after-hours, this adorable Key Deer statue was introduced by Valerie Preziosi from Save Our Key Deer and beautifully crafted by artist Donna Coffin.
Making an Impact with MARC House
Our team always enjoys supporting MARC House and the incredible work they do in our community. Every opportunity to volunteer with them reminds us how meaningful it is to help create moments of joy, connection, and support for local families.
A Major Milestone
Join us in congratulating Michael Monroe on his promotion to Chief Loan Administration Officer! This milestone reflects an incredible journey that began at FSB in 2005 and includes years of leadership across Credit, Portfolio Management, and Loan Administration.
Zonta Club Celebrates New Member
The Zonta Club of Key West was thrilled to welcome its newest member - our very own Vice President/Premier Banking Relationship Manager, Melinda Rice! Melinda is pictured with Club President Mechelle Burgohy and her sponsor, Jerilyn Barack, who also serves as the club’s Vice President.
Halloween Fun Strikes Again in Big Pine Key
The Lower Keys Rotary’s annual haunted house at Big Pine Key Community Park is always a frightfully fun tradition, and this year was no exception! Some of our First State Bank team members got to help behind the scenes and be part of the spooky magic.
Lori Bailey Named 2025 Woman of the Year by Upper Keys BPW
We’re proud to celebrate Lori Bailey, First State Bank’s Senior Vice President/Market Lending Leader, for her remarkable achievement as Upper Keys BPW’s 2025 Woman of the Year! Lori’s dedication to excellence in banking and commitment to empowering others make this recognition well deserved.
Standing with Womankind for a Breast Cancer-Free Future
Our very own EVP & Chief Financial Officer Anthony Pappion presented a big check to the Womankind team for their Tat’s for Ta-Ta’s event. Every dollar raised brings us closer to a future without breast cancer. Now THIS is what community looks like!
No Tricks, Just Treats: First State Bank supports MarineLab’s Haunted Lagoon
We’re getting into the spooky spirit! In this photo Assistant Branch Operations Manager Karinna Placencia and Teller Kasie Scheu proudly present a $500 sponsorship check to MarineLab Environmental Education Center CEO Ginette Hughes.
Backing Pepa and Benefiting Pets
First State Bank was proud to support Fantasy Fest Duke Floyd “Pepa” Jenkins in his campaign to raise funds for the Florida Keys SPCA! Our President and CEO Gary Carney presented our donation, which Floyd graciously accepted on behalf of the organization.