BankAtlantic Announces the Grand Prize Winner of its ATM “Access to Music” Sweepstakes

FORT LAUDERDALE, FL. – April 14, 2010 – BankAtlantic, Florida’s Most Convenient BankSM, announced today that the Grand Prize winner of its ATM “Access to Music” Sweepstakes contest is Mr. Charles Bean.


Featured in photo: Charles Bean, Access to Music Grand Prize Winner and Lois Marino, BankAtlantic's Manager of Office of "WOW!"		In addition to winning two ADT Club tickets to five summer concerts held at the BankAtlantic Center in Sunrise, Florida, Mr. Bean won a backstage tour to each of the five concerts and a meet-and-greet with one mutually agreed upon performing artist. Further, as BankAtlantic’s ATM “Access to Music” Sweepstakes Grand Prize winner, Mr. Bean will receive a special gift bag of tour merchandise for each of the five concerts at the BankAtlantic Center.


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, Inc. (NYSE: BBX) is a bank holding company and the parent company of BankAtlantic.

BankAtlantic Contact Info:
Media Relations: Sharon Lyn Telephone: 954-940-6383 Fax: 954-940-5320
Email: CorpComm@BankAtlanticBancorp.com

BankAtlantic Bancorp, Inc. Contact Info:
Leo Hinkley, Media and Investor Relations Officer Telephone: (954) 940-5300
Email: InvestorRelations@BankAtlanticBancorp.com


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Except for historical information contained herein, the matters discussed in this press release contain forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “Securities Act”), and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”). Actual results, performance, or achievements could differ materially from those contemplated, expressed, or implied by the forward-looking statements contained herein. No purchase was necessary to enter. Odds of winning depended on the number of entries received. The ATM “Access to Music” Sweepstakes was void where prohibited or restricted by law. Other restrictions applied. The Company cautions that the foregoing factors are not exclusive.

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