OCEAN BANK HELPS TO
IMPROVE MIAMI LAKES PARKS
MIAMI, FL – April 3, 2006 -- Ocean Bank executives recently announced a $75,000 donation to improve Miami Lakes Park and Royal Oaks Park. The funds will help to purchase outfield fencing for five baseball/softball fields and scoreboards at each of the parks. The presentation was made on March 3 during the opening of the 2006 Miami Lakes Optimist Club Baseball/Softball Season.
“As a true community bank, we are pleased to support Miami Lakes Park and Royal Oaks Park in acquiring their outfield fencing and scoreboards,” said José A. Concepción, Ocean Bank President and CEO. “These baseball, softball, football, and soccer programs provide a great service to the youth in our community, here they are not only developing their athletic skills, but also learning good sportsmanship,” he added.
“We are thrilled to have the support of Ocean Bank, which is such an important corporate partner to the Town of Miami Lakes,” said Miami Lakes Mayor Wayne Slaton.” During the ceremony, Mayor Slaton presented Ocean Bank President and CEO, José A. Concepción with a certificate of appreciation for the bank’s support. The Miami Lakes Optimist Club baseball/softball program comprises nine divisions of over 70 teams for players ranging from 5 to16 years of age.
Ocean Bank is the largest independent commercial bank headquartered in Florida, with more than $5.6 billion in assets and $4.8 billion in deposits. Chartered in 1982, Ocean Bank operates a network of 21 branches throughout Miami-Dade and Broward counties. The community bank has received numerous awards and accolades from the Greater Miami Chamber of Commerce, The Beacon Council and the Florida Department of Education among others for its support of South Florida’s communities. For more information logon to www.oceanbank.com
