Two Area Wachovia Banks Extending Hours

Two area Wachovia bank branches are increasing their hours, effective immediately, the company said Tuesday.

The South Manatee location, 6285 14th St. W., and Lakewood Ranch branch, 8410 Market St., will now feature 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. lobby hours on Mondays through Thursdays and until 6 p.m. Fridays.

The stores will also have drive-up hours on Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., parent company Wells Fargo said in a news release.