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Kid Power Ultimate Sports Experience

Florida’s Most Convenient Bank offers one lucky child the sport experience of a lifetime.

Fort Lauderdale, FL –March 6, 2006 – BankAtlantic, “Florida’s Most Convenient Bank” is proud to offer children 6-16 years of age the unique opportunity to participate in BankAtlantic’s Kid Power Ultimate Sports Experience.

One lucky child will experience the thrill of a lifetime by dropping the ceremonial puck when the Florida Panthers meet the Tampa Bay Lightning on Sunday, April 9, 2005. The winner will also receive a $200 BankAtlantic Kid Power savings account, a ride on the Zamboni, four tickets to the April 9 hockey game and an autographed Florida Panthers team hockey stick and Tim Hardaway Pit Bulls basketball. In addition, BankAtlantic Mascot ‘7’ and Florida Panther mascot Stanley C. Panther will visit the winner’s school. Children can enter the contest from February 28 – March 31 at all BankAtlantic stores in Miami-Dade, Broward and Palm Beach counties or via mail.

“BankAtlantic is a proud partner of the Florida Panthers and the Florida Pit Bulls and we are delighted to bring this amazing sports experience to the children of South Florida,” stated BankAtlantic President, Jarett Levan.

In addition to the Grand Prize winner, there will be six first prize winners each receiving a Florida Panthers autographed hockey puck, a Tim Hardaway Pit Bulls autographed basketball, four tickets to the April 9th game and $50 towards a BankAtlantic Kid Power account.

Entries for the BankAtlantic Kid Power Ultimate Sports Experience can be submitted from February 28, 2006 until March 31, 2006 by mailing entry information to PO BOX 8608 Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33304 ATTN: BankAtlantic’s Kid Power Ultimate Sports Experience. A mail entry must include the entrant’s name, address, home telephone number, date of birth and a parent or guardian’s name and phone number. Participants can also complete an entry form at any of BankAtlantic’s stores located in Miami-Dade, Broward and Palm Beach counties. The official rules and regulations are available at BankAtlantic.com/UltimateKidPower. The deadline for entry is Friday, March 31, 2006.

About BankAtlantic:
BankAtlantic, "Florida's Most Convenient Bank", with $6 billion in assets and 78 stores is one of the largest financial institutions headquartered in Florida and provides a comprehensive offering of banking services and products via its broad network of community stores throughout Florida and its online banking division - BankAtlantic.com. BankAtlantic has 78 stores and operates more than 200 conveniently located ATMs. BankAtlantic is open 7 days a week* and offers holiday hours, extended weekday hours, including several stores open until midnight, Totally Free Online Banking & Bill Pay, 24/7 Customer Service Center, Totally Free Change Exchange coin counters and free retail and business checking with a free gift. For further information visit www.BankAtlantic.com

* A few locations have limited 7 Day Branch Banking due to building restrictions.

Contacts:
Hattie Hess, BankAtlantic, 954-940-6383, hhess@bankatlantic.com
Caren Berg, Boardroom Communications, 954-370-8999, caren@boardroompr.com.

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