Harbor Community Bank

Harbor Community Bank, originally established as First Bank of Indiantown on January 23, 1960, underwent numerous changes throughout its history. The bank's name was changed to First Bank and Trust Company of Indiantown on May 15, 2006, and subsequently became First Bank & Trust Co of Indiantown on February 17, 2011, before adopting the name Harbor Community Bank, FSB on August 10, 2011. The bank transitioned to a commercial entity, Harbor Community Bank, on June 14, 2012, and began acquiring other financial institutions as part of its growth strategy. Notable acquisitions included Putnam State Bank in June 2012, Highlands Independent Bank in October 2014, and Florida Citizens Bank in December 2015. The bank's main office relocated multiple times, finally settling at 200 South Indian River Drive in Fort Pierce, Florida, on July 24, 2015. In January 2018, Harbor Community Bank merged with CenterState Bank, National Association, and continued to operate under that name until it changed once more to SouthState Bank, National Association on June 8, 2020.

Below is a list of some important events in banks history, including mergers and acquisitions.

1960-01-23Institution established. Original name: First Bank of Indiantown.

1997-07-21Main Office moved to 15588 Warfield Boulevard, Indiantown, FL 34956.

1997-08-18Main Office moved to 15588 Southwest Warfield Boulevard, Indiantown, FL 34956.

2006-03-21Changed Trust Powers to Full.

2006-05-15Changed Institution Name to First Bank and Trust Company of Indiantown.

2011-02-17Changed Chartering Agency to Ots.

2011-02-17Changed Bank Class to Federal Savings Bank.

2011-02-17Changed Organization Type to Stock Savings Bank.

2011-02-17Changed Primary Federal Regulatory Agency to Ots.

2011-02-17Changed Institution Name to First Bank & Trust Co of Indiantown.

2011-03-08Changed Institution Name to First Bank and Trust of Indiantown, Fsb.

2011-07-21Changed Primary Federal Regulatory Agency to The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency.

2011-08-10Changed Institution Name to Harbor Community Bank, Fsb.

2012-06-14Changed Chartering Agency to State.

2012-06-14Changed Bank Class to State Chartered Bank, not member of the Federal Reserve System (FRS).

2012-06-14Changed Organization Type to Commercial Bank.

2012-06-14Changed Primary Federal Regulatory Agency to FDIC.

2012-06-14Changed Institution Name to Harbor Community Bank.

2012-06-15Acquired Putnam State Bank in Palatka, FL as part of a government assisted merger.

2013-08-29Acquired Bank of St. Augustine in Saint Augustine, FL.

2014-10-25Acquired Highlands Independent Bank in Sebring, FL.

2015-05-09Acquired First America Bank in Bradenton, FL.

2015-07-24Main Office moved to 200 S. Indian River Drive, Suite 100, Fort Pierce, FL 34950.

2015-12-05Acquired Florida Citizens Bank in Gainesville, FL.

2017-07-28Acquired Jefferson Bank of Florida in Oldsmar, FL.

2018-01-01Merged and became part of CenterState Bank, National Association (33555) in Winter Haven, FL.

2020-06-08Changed Institution Name to South State Bank, National Association.