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BANKATLANTIC APPOINTS SUSAN CARRIEGOS TO BRANCH MANAGER OF ITS CYPRESS PLACE LOCATION

FORT LAUDERDALE, FL. – June 2, 2009 – BankAtlantic, Florida’s Most Convenient Bank, announced the appointment of Susan Carriegos to Branch Manager of its “Flagship- Cypress Place” location in Fort Lauderdale on Cypress Creek Road.

With 15 years of banking experience, Ms. Carriegos will manage the daily operations of the “Flagship- Cypress Place” branch location in Fort Lauderdale. She is also responsible for retail banking and commercial business development in the surrounding marketplace.

“BankAtlantic’s success is found in an old-fashioned formula; listen to your customers, find out what they want, and exceed their expectations. Susan is a local bank veteran who emulates the BankAtlantic philosophy and we look forward to her accomplishments and success in her new position at Cypress Place,” said Jarett Levan, CEO of BankAtlantic.

Ms. Carriegos has served many community organizations in the area and is currently a member of the Women's Council of the Fort Lauderdale Chamber of Commerce.
Susan Carriegos contact info: 954-491-3109

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.

Media Contact:
Sandra Fine, rbb Public Relations
Phone: 305-567-0535 /Email: Sandra.Fine@rbbpr.com

Sharon Lyn or Leo Hinkley, BankAtlantic
Phone: 954-940-6383/Email: CorpComm@BankAtlanticBancorp.com 

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