The $399 million Florida Central Credit Union in Tampa plans to buy a First Federal Bank of Florida branch in Sarasota, Florida Central President/CEO Laida Garcia said last week.

The move would potentially bring the credit union hundreds of new members and about $12 million in deposits.

"We like this opportunity because it is a great location, it will serve as our new branch to serve our (2,000) Sarasota members, and it comes with the potential of 600 new members," she said.

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