: Based in Winter Haven, Florida, it is one of the state's largest banks with approximately $37.2 billion in deposits as of late 2024, serving a significant portion of the Florida Gulf Coast.
: Headquartered in Gulfport, Mississippi, it remains the largest bank based in the region with over $35 billion in assets . It continues to grow through targeted acquisitions, such as its recent expansion in Mississippi and the purchase of wealth management firms.
Institutions in the region generally fall into three distinct categories based on asset size and operational focus:
Gulf Coast Banks May 2026
: Based in Winter Haven, Florida, it is one of the state's largest banks with approximately $37.2 billion in deposits as of late 2024, serving a significant portion of the Florida Gulf Coast.
: Headquartered in Gulfport, Mississippi, it remains the largest bank based in the region with over $35 billion in assets . It continues to grow through targeted acquisitions, such as its recent expansion in Mississippi and the purchase of wealth management firms. gulf coast banks
Institutions in the region generally fall into three distinct categories based on asset size and operational focus: : Based in Winter Haven, Florida, it is