BankAtlantic Bancorp to Ring The Closing Bell® at the New York Stock Exchange

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--BankAtlantic Bancorp, Inc. (NYSE: BBX), the parent company of BankAtlantic^®, Florida’s Most Convenient Bank^SM, today announced that members of its executive team and guests will visit the New York Stock Exchange on Friday, August 27, 2010 and will participate in The Closing Bell ceremony.

Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Alan B. Levan, will ring The Closing Bell at 4:00 p.m. (ET) accompanied by Jarett S. Levan, President, Valerie C. Toalson, Chief Financial Officer and other members of BankAtlantic Bancorp’s management team.

Webcast:

A live webcast of The Closing Bell (beginning at 3:59 p.m.) will be available August 27^th on the homepage of.nyse.com.

Photo/Video:

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The Closing Bell (starting at 3:55 p.m.) feeds are available via Ascent loop #4009. Those seeking footage via The Switch should contact NYSE Broadcast at 212.656.5483.

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

About BankAtlantic: BankAtlantic, “Florida’s Most Convenient Bank” ^SM, 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.

For further information, please visit our websites:

www.BankAtlanticBancorp.com
www.BankAtlantic.com

Statements in this release may constitute forward-looking statements and are made pursuant to the Safe Harbor Provision of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements are based largely on expectations and are subject to a number of risks and uncertainties affecting the Company, and other factors detailed in the Company’s SEC filings.