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FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., Aug. 8 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- BFC Financial Corporation (NASDAQ:BFCF) "BFC" announced that it would post its results for the second quarter of 2005 in a press release to be issued after market close Tuesday, August 9, 2005. BFC's second quarter 2005 results press release will be available on its website at: http://www.bfcfinancial.com/ . * To view the press release, access the "Investor Relations" section of the website and click on the Press Release navigation link. Copies of the press release will also be made available upon request via fax, email, or postal service mail. To request a copy, contact BFC's Investor Relations department using the contact information listed below. About BFC Financial Corporation: BFC Financial Corporation (NASDAQ:BFCF) is a diversified holding company that invests in and acquires private and public companies in different industries. BFC is typically a long-term, "buy and hold" investor whose direct and indirect, diverse ownership interests spans a variety of business sectors, including consumer and commercial banking; brokerage and investment banking services; homebuilding; development of master-planned communities; the hospitality and leisure sector through the development, marketing and sales of vacation resorts on a time-share, vacation club model; and the restaurant and family dining business. BFC's current major holdings include BankAtlantic Bancorp (NYSE:BBX) and its subsidiaries, BankAtlantic and Ryan Beck & Co.; Levitt Corporation (NYSE:LEV), which includes its subsidiaries Levitt and Sons(TM) and Core Communities; Levitt Corporation's 31% ownership in Bluegreen Corporation (NYSE:BXG), as well as a minority interest in the renowned national restaurant chain, Benihana, Inc. (NASDAQ:BNHNA). BFC Contact Info: Investor and Corporate Communications: Sharon Lyn, Vice President Email: Investor Relations: Leo Hinkley, Senior Vice President Email: Mailing Address and Telephone: BFC Financial Corporation Attn: Investor Relations 2100 West Cypress Creek Road Fort Lauderdale, FL 33309 Phone: (954) 940-4994 Fax: (954) 940-5320 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"), that involve substantial risks and uncertainties. When used in this press release and in any documents incorporated by reference herein, the words "anticipate," "believe," "estimate," "may," "intend," "expect" and similar expressions identify certain of such forward-looking statements. Actual results, performance, or achievements could differ materially from those contemplated, expressed, or implied by the forward-looking statements contained herein. These forward-looking statements are based largely on the expectations of BFC Financial Corporation ("BFC") and are subject to a number of risks and uncertainties that are subject to change based on factors which are, in many instances, beyond the Company's control. In addition to the risks and factors identified above, reference is also made to other risks and factors detailed in reports filed by the Company with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The Company cautions that the foregoing factors are not exclusive. http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20050714/FLTH001LOGO http://photoarchive.ap.org/ DATASOURCE: BFC Financial Corporation CONTACT: Investors, Sharon Lyn, Vice President, , or Leo Hinkley, Senior Vice President, , both of BFC Financial Corporation, +1-954-940-4994 Web site: http://www.bfcfinancial.com/

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