Seacoast Banking Corporation of Florida to Announce Third Quarter Earnings Results on Tuesday, October 18

Seacoast Banking Corporation of Florida (NASDAQ: SBCF), a bank holding company whose principal subsidiaries are First National Bank and Trust Company of the Treasure Coast and Century National Bank, announced today that it will release third quarter results on Tuesday, October 18, 2005.

Seacoast will host a conference call on Wednesday, October 19 at 10:00 a.m. (Eastern Time) to discuss the earnings results and business trends. Investors may call in (toll-free) by dialing (800) 322-0079 (access code: 6584318; leader: Dennis Hudson). A replay of the call will be available beginning the afternoon of October 19 by dialing (877) 519-4471 (domestic), using the passcode 6584318.

Investors may access a copy of Seacoast's earnings results on Tuesday, October 18, 2005 at the company's website at www.seacoastbanking.net and selecting Press Releases.

Seacoast, with approximately $2.1 billion of assets, is one of the largest independent commercial banking organizations in Florida. Seacoast is headquartered on Florida's Treasure Coast, which is one of the wealthiest and fastest growing areas in the nation.

Dennis S. Hudson, III Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Seacoast Banking Corporation of Florida (772) 288-6086 William R. Hahl Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer (772) 221-2825