(April 2, 2008) ¿ Seacoast National Bank has opened its newest full-service, retail banking center in Port St. Lucie at 1790 SW Gatlin Boulevard near Tradition. A grand opening week-long celebration is scheduled for April 21-26, 2008.

¿We are thrilled to be a part of the thriving community here in Tradition and all that it brings to the residents and business here¿ said Thom Jones, President for Seacoast in St. Lucie County.

Penny Morin will serve as branch manager for Seacoast¿s sixth location in St. Lucie County. Morin has been with Seacoast since 2001 and previously managed the Rivergate office since 2005.

Morin has 16 years¿ experience in the banking and financial services industry. She is currently involved in the Exchange Club CASTLE, United Way, March of Dimes and volunteers for the Chamber of Commerce in Port St. Lucie.

The operating arm of Seacoast Banking Corporation of Florida (NASDAQ: SBCF) Seacoast National Bank has 43 offices in Florida and approximately $2.4 billion in assets, and is one of the largest independent banks headquartered in Florida.