For IMMEDIATE RELEASE

For additional information contact:

Craig DeYoung (941) 624-5400

Don Martin (941) 624-1947

BANK ACCEPTING WORN AMERICAN FLAGS

FOR PROPER DISPOSAL

Port Charlotte, Fla., May 21, 2015 — Charlotte State Bank & Trust issued a Memorial Day reminder reaffirming its commitment to arrange for old or torn American flags to be disposed of in the proper manner. Owners of such flags are encouraged to bring them to any of the bank’s five local offices.

“We will ensure that the flags are retired with dignity,” said bank President Craig DeYoung. “This program has been going on several years now, and the response continues to be gratifying.”

The bank is accepted unusable flags now and will continue to do so through Independence Day, July 4. Residents may bring their worn flags to any Charlotte State Bank & Trust branch office:

· Murdock office, 1100 Tamiami Trail, Port Charlotte

· Punta Gorda office, 2331 Tamiami Trail, Punta Gorda

· Parkside office, 3002 Tamiami Trail, Port Charlotte

· Peachland office, 24163 Peachland Blvd., Port Charlotte

· Charlotte Harbor office, 23112 Harborview Road, Charlotte Harbor

Bank lobbies are open from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Thursday, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Friday, and 9 a.m. to noon Saturday. (The bank will be closed on the federal holidays of Memorial Day and Independence Day.)

Flags brought to bank offices will be delivered to Roberson Funeral Home & Crematory, Kays-Ponger & Uselton Funeral Homes and Cremation Services or Charlotte Memorial Funeral Home and Cemetery. All three have served as collection points for retired flags for many years.

ABOUT CHARLOTTE STATE BANK & TRUST: Established in 1987, Charlotte State Bank & Trust serves the financial needs of Charlotte County residents from five offices in Port Charlotte and Punta Gorda. Known as the county’s “Hometown Bank,” Charlotte State Bank & Trust offers an extensive menu of services for individuals, businesses and institutions, including a fully staffed, local trust division. Member FDIC / Equal Housing Lender.

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1100 TAMIAMI TRAIL l PORT CHARLOTTE, FL 33953 l VOICE (941) 624-5400 l FAX (941) 624-2308