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The International SeaKeepers Society Presents2012 SeaKeepers Award to Agnès Troublé

NewsroomMiami Empresarial

The International SeaKeepers Society, one of the leading global nonprofit organizations dedicated to the preservation and protection of the world’s oceans, is pleased to announce Agnès Troublé as the recipient of the 2012 SeaKeepers Award.Mme. Troublé , known to the world as “agnès b”, joins a renowned list of ocean advocates recognized for their work in ensuring the health and sustainability of the world’s oceans including H.S.H. Prince Albert II, Mikhail Gorbachev, H.R.H. Khalid bin Sultan, Ted Danson, James Cameron, Dr. Sylvia Earle, H.S.H. Prince Rainier III, and Jean-Michel Cousteau. The award which is presented each year at the Bal de la Mer charity gala in Monaco, is given annually to an individual who has demonstrated an extraordinary commitment to marine conservation.“The world of fashion knows this remarkable woman as a global style icon and philanthropist,” said Michael T. Moore, of Miami, Chairman of the Board for The International SeaKeepers. “Agnès has been at the

her support of Tara Expeditions. We are delighted to honor her dedication to the stewardship of the sea.”Michael T. Moore, of Miami, Chairman of the Board for The International SeaKeepers.

“Agnès has been at the forefront of reshaping environmental advocacy based on sound science through

forefront of reshaping environmental advocacy based on sound science through her support of Tara Expedi-tions. We are delighted to honor her dedication to the stewardship of the sea.” The yacht used by Tara Expeditions for its ocean marine scientific research and advocacy missions was formerly owned by legendary yachtsman Sir Peter Blake (a 2002 SeaKeepers Award recipient). This sailing yacht, was then known as SEAMASTER, and is now known as TARA.“We are excited that agnès b will join our other remark-able female recipients of the SeaKeepers Award includ-ing Marjory Stoneman Douglas and Dr. Sylvia Earle,” said Patty Elkus, of San Diego, California, Chairman of the Host Committee and International SeaKeepers Board Member. “She is a perfect example and role model to represent this year’s 'Women in Yacht-ing/Women in Ocean Advocacy' theme and celebra-tion."In addition to her impressive contributions to the Tara Expeditions, agnès b has received distinguished awards including the Mont Blanc Foundation, an Arts

Patronage Award, the Pasolini prize, the “Ordre du Mérite” medal, and nominated as “Chevalier de la Légion d’Honneur”and promoted to Commandeur des Arts et Lettres.“This woman is amazing on so many levels and in so many important ways," said Don Tomlin of Columbia, South Carolina, Chairman Emeritus of SeaKeepers. “Her success as a business woman, her recognition by the French government as a Knight, her philanthropic support of many causes and most notably TARA Expeditions resulted in her unanimous approval by the Board."

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Brazilians Gather for a Night of Funand Special Deals at St. Tropez Condominiums

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specifically for this group. Gview one of the furnished models strategically situated adjacent to the pool area and on the waterfront. Built by J. Milton & Associates, St. Tropez Condominiums is composed of three mid-rise towers offering waterfront residences and the new city of Sunny Isles Towne Center nestled on the Intracoastal Waterway in Sunny

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MiamiEmpresarialEl Pulso de los Negocios del Sur de la Florida

“CBM FLORIDA HOLDING COMPANY WILL BRING UP TO $100 MILLION IN NEW CAPITAL”

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Trevor Burgess, the Chief Executive Officer of C1 Bank, and Ramon E. Rasco, the Chairman of U.S. Century Bank, announced today that C1 Bank and CBM Florida Holding Company, have entered into a defini-tive agreement with U.S. Century Bank for the acquisi-tion of Doral, FL based U.S. Century Bank. The acquisi-tion will be accomplished through the merger of U.S. Century Bank into C1 Bank.Recognized as a community bank, U.S. Century Bank has an excellent reputation in the South Florida market with $1.2 billion in assets and 24 banking centers in the Greater Miami area. This transaction will introduce C1 Bank to Miami Dade and Broward counties. The merger grows C1 Bank to approximately $2.2 billion in assets.

“We are excited to have theU.S. Century Bank’s team joinC1 Bank. This transaction allowsus to acquire the necessarycapital to continue to operateand expand as a first classcommunity-based bank.”Ramon E. Rasco, U.S. CenturyBank’s Chairman

Tampa Bank Enters Into Definitive AgreementTo Acquire U.S. Century Bank

CBM Florida Holding Company was established in 2008 to acquire, capitalize and rehabilitate Florida banking institutions. Its first investment was completed in December 2009 when it acquired a controlling interest in Community Bank of Manatee followed by the May 2011 acquisition of First Community Bank of

America and by the May 2012 acquisition of The Palm Bank.C1 Bank, which is relocating its headquarters to St. Petersburg, FL in September, currently has approxi-mately $925 million in assets. It has achieved nine consecutive quarters of profitability and has reported

net income year-to-date as of June 30th of over $3 million. C1 Bank was recently named by Inc. magazine as one of the 5000 fastest growing companies in the United States."This acquisition creates an institution with 45 banking centers spanning the entire Tampa Bay region and the entire Miami Dade region. It expands our presence to seven counties in south Florida and brings our number of clients to nearly 50,000," said Marcelo Lima, Chair-man of CBM Florida Holding Company.Trevor Burgess, CEO of both C1 Bank and CBM Florida Holding Company added, "CBM Florida Holding Company will bring up to $100 million in new capital for the transaction, capitalizing the bank so that it's in a position to expand lending and services to businesses and families helping drive economic recovery in Florida."Ramon E. Rasco, U.S. Century Bank's Chairman said, "We are excited to have the U.S. Century Bank team join C1 Bank. This transaction allows us to acquire the necessary capital to continue to operate and expand as a first class community-based bank. Furthermore, it provides us with the resources to support our custom-ers and continue as a leader in our community."The boards of directors of C1 Bank and U.S. Century bank have approved the acquisition and have entered into certain voting rights agreements. Closing is subject to customary conditions, including regulatory approv-als, the approval of preferred stock redemption by the U.S. Department of the Treasury, and the approval by shareholders of U.S. Century Bank. The acquisition is expected to close in late 2012.

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