BankAtlantic Salutes Fort Lauderdale Police Officers
Ft. Lauderdale Police Officers and Fraternal Order of Police Enjoy an Evening at Cirque du Soleil
FORT LAUDERDALE, Florida – June 1, 2009 -- In appreciation of the dedication of Fort Lauderdale Police Officers, BankAtlantic announced today it has made seating available for Police Officers and members of the Fraternal Order of Police Lodge #31, to attend Cirque du Soleil Saltimbanco at the BankAtlantic Center.
“BankAtlantic began in 1952 with one single office in downtown Fort Lauderdale. Today, BankAtlantic is one of the largest banks headquartered in the state of Florida. So, in albeit a small way, this is an acknowledgement of the commitment and dedication to those who were there to ‘Protect and Serve’ from our modest beginnings in Fort Lauderdale 57 years ago,” said Jarett Levan, CEO of BankAtlantic.
During its 14-year tour under the big top, the Cirque du Soleil Saltimbanco has visited 75 cities on five continents, for a total of more than 4,000 performances before a combined audience of 10 million people. Saltimbanco belongs to the emblematic style of Cirque du Soleil - a signature Cirque du Soleil show with a style that borrows from theatre, dance and music and where spectacular costumes, lighting and make-up take pride of place.
About The Fort Lauderdale Fraternal Order of Police Lodge #31:
The Fort Lauderdale Fraternal Order of Police Lodge #31’s mission is to support and protect the Constitution of the United States, the State of Florida, and the Ordinances of the City of Fort Lauderdale; to strive for the impartial enforcement of law and order while promoting the philosophy of equal protection under the law; to increase the efficiency of the law enforcement profession and strive to earn the confidence of the citizens we serve every day, and encouraging social, charitable and educational activities among all law enforcement officers. For further information, please contact Jack Lokeinsky, President of Fraternal Order of Police Lodge #31 at 954-527-2606, or visit www.fop31.org
About the Fraternal Order of Police:
Founded in 1915 the Fraternal Order of Police (“FOP”) is the largest police organization in the world with over 310,000 members. Unlike other police organizations the FOP membership is comprised solely of sworn law enforcement and corrections officers. For further information, please view our websites: Fraternal Order of Police- State Lodge: www.floridastatefop.org or the Fraternal Order of Police- Grand Lodge: www.grandlodgefop.org
About BankAtlantic:
BankAtlantic, Florida’s Most Convenient Bank is one of the largest financial institutions headquartered in Florida. Via its broad network of community branches, online banking division - BankAtlantic.com , and conveniently located ATMs, BankAtlantic provides a full line of personal, small business and commercial banking products and services. BankAtlantic is open 7 days a week with extended weekday hours, Free Online Banking & Bill Pay, a 7-Day Customer Service Center and Change Exchange coin counters.
BankAtlantic Bancorp (NYSE: BBX) is a bank holding company and the parent company of BankAtlantic.
BankAtlantic, Florida’s Most Convenient Bank, Contact Info:
Media Relations:
Sharon Lyn, V.P.
Telephone: 954-940-6383
Fax: 954-940-5320
Email: CorpComm@BankAtlanticBancorp.com
Public Relations for BankAtlantic:
Rbb Public Relations
Sandra Fine
Telephone: 305-567-0535, Fax: 305-448-5027
Email: sandra.fine@rbbpr.com
BankAtlantic Bancorp Investor Relations:
Leo Hinkley, Investor Relations Officer, SVP
Phone: 954-940-5300, Fax: 954-940-5320
Email: InvestorRelations@BankAtlanticBancorp.com
# # #
MEMBER FDIC
