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Sunstate Bank is proud to recognize Yvonne Debesa, who represented the FIU Alumni Board of Directors as Alumni Representative at FIU’s Fall Commencement on December 18, 2025, for the College of Business – Landon Undergraduate School of Business 🎓🐾

As a member of the FIU Alumni Board and Chair of Fund Development, Yvonne was honored to congratulate the Class of 2025 and welcome graduates into FIU’s global network of more than 340,000 Panthers.

Congratulations to all graduates as you begin your next chapter!

Sunstate Bank was honored to sponsor the lighting at the CREW Tampa Bay Excellence Awards, celebrating outstanding achievements in commercial real estate.

Farah Aslam, VP Commercial Lender at Sunstate Bank, serves on the Board of CREW Tampa Bay and was the liaison on the Excellence Awards Committee, helping make this event a success.

We are proud to support CREW’s mission of advancing women and fostering connections that drive business forward.

Sunstate Bank took first place at the PuroClean Classic Golf Tournament! ⛳

Proudly sponsored by our bank and hosted by the Tamarac North Lauderdale Chamber of Commerce, this annual event raises funds for educational programs and small business support in our community.


Representing us on the course: Glenn Blackwood, President & CEO Lloyd DeVaux, Joe Schaefer, and Luis Cedeno, great job, team! 💙


We’re honored to support organizations that help South Florida thrive.

Sunstate Bank was proud to sponsor the Golf Tournament supporting Community Health of South Florida (CHI) ⛳️

CHI is a nonprofit healthcare organization dedicated to providing affordable, high-quality primary and behavioral health care to South Florida residents — helping ensure that patient care truly comes first.

Our sponsorship helps raise funds to bring quality healthcare services to those who need them most. 💙

We’re honored to be named Miami-Dade’s Favorite Bank once again! Thank you to our amazing customers and community for trusting us year after year.

Your support inspires us to keep providing personalized, local banking you can count on.

Back to School, Back to Giving!

Sunstate Bank was proud to sponsor Branches’ 2025 Back to School Bash — an incredible event supporting over 330 students with brand new backpacks and school supplies!

Our team members Cristopher Moreno, Carlos Valderrama, and Ruth Valdes were on site, helping pack and prepare for a strong start to the school year.

We believe in the power of education and community — and we’re honored to be part of this meaningful cause. 💛

Last Saturday, the Sunstate Bank team proudly participated in the American Cancer Society Walk, led by our very own Monica Koblinski, VP and Branch Manager.
Together, our incredible employees raised funds to support the fight against cancer and honor those impacted.

At Sunstate Bank, giving back is part of who we are — and we’re grateful to walk alongside a community that cares.

Sunstate Bank has been a part of the Dade Partners program since 1999. This program is designed to bring together business leaders and government officials of every level, and all other segments of our community that have a vital interest in the continuation of a viable school system.

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Sunstate Bank is a proud donor to the AAA Scholarship Foundation (AAA).  AAA is a 501 (c)(3) nonprofit organization and state approved Scholarship Funding Organization administering the Florida Tax Credit Scholarship Program.

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Sunstate Bank is a proud sponsor of Habitat for Humanity of Greater Miami. Recently, Yvonne Debesa, EVP/COO, joined the rest of the Hard Hats & High Heels committee to paint the exterior of this beautiful home.

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