BankAtlantic to Co-sponsor the Go Green Living Expo

BankAtlantic, Florida’s Most Convenient Bank, announced today that it will co-sponsor the Go Green Living Expo. The Go Green Living Expo is a one day event designed to provide the City of South Miami and all neighboring communities throughout Dade County with a vision of a better, greener way of life while saving energy for our planet.

Sponsored by Green Tech Energy Solutions, the Go Green Living Expo will feature different products and services that contribute to the "Green" movement. Exhibitors will display renewable energy products, organic, and other products and services. The Go Green Living Expo will also include a Kid's Pavilion where children and families will be able to interact with Mother Nature by planting a seed to take home and other activities.

"The Go Green Living Expo will feature great exhibitors, a tremendous amount of ‘Green’ ideas and information, and will be a lot of fun for the entire family,” commented Mr. Jose Curbelo of Green Tech Energy Solutions.

You Are Invited!!!

The Go Green Living Expo will take place on Saturday, May 14, 2011 from 11:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m., at the Shops at Sunset Place, 5701 Sunset Drive, in South Miami. For further information about the Go Green Expo, please contact Jose Curbelo at 786-370-4774 or via email at jose@greentes.com, or Ashley Curbelo at 786-973-6009 or via email at gogreenlivingexpo@gmail.com, or visit http://www.gogreenlivingexpo.com/.

Entertainment will include a live DJ, as well as live performances featuring Ashley Curbelo, Aaron Salem, Thomas Rodriguez, Nicholas Puig, Rachel Pimienta, and Winston Mardones.

"The Go Green Living Expo will display several renewable energy products, organic, and other products and services, for the purpose of introducing new ideas and to help educate consumers and businesses. With energy prices rising almost daily, this is a great opportunity for everyone in our community to learn about renewable energy products and services, and to Go Green!,” commented Jarett Levan, CEO of BankAtlantic.

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 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 and offers extended weekday hours, Online Banking & Bill Pay, a 7-Day Customer Service Center, Change Exchange coin counters, as well as retail and business checking accounts. Member FDIC.

BankAtlantic Bancorp (NYSE: BBX) is a bank holding company and the parent company of BankAtlantic. For further information, please visit: www.BankAtlanticBancorp.com

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