FAMILY FUN AND EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES HIGHLIGHT EVENT AT AMSCOT FINANCIAL IN SEBRING
Sebring, FL., December 2, 2004/ - Amscot Financial, a Florida-based tax and retail financial services company, is proud to announce its Family Fun Day and Open House on Saturday, December 4, 2004 from 10:00 am to 1:00 pm at 1203 US Hwy 27 North in Sebring. Entertainment will be provided by a balloon twisting and juggling clown, Eddie Dominquez, and 99.1 “Best Country” radio station will be broadcasting live from Amscot's parking lot and giving away prizes. Free refreshments will be served courtesy of Hungry Howie's Pizza. Amscot Financial Recruiters will be on-site reviewing resumes and conducting interviews.
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AMSCOT FINANCIAL AND TAMPA 'S WQYK-FM COLLECT NEARLY 20,000 “POSTCARDS FROM HOME” FROM THE TAMPA BAY AREA
Tampa , FL., November 22, 2004/ - In October, Amscot Financial and WQYK-FM announced a collaborative effort to reach our servicemen and women overseas. During the “Postcards from Home” drive, communities poured out their support for our troops into nearly 20,000 postcards, greeting cards and letters expressing their thanks and wishing them well during this holiday season. Continue >

AMSCOT FINANCIAL HELPS RUNNING SOLES YOUTH TRACK CLUB CROSS THE FINISH LINE TO CELEBRATE ST. PETERSBURG GRAND OPENING
St. Petersburg , FL., November 19, 2004/ - Amscot Financial, a Florida-based tax and retail financial services company, is proud to announce the Grand Opening of its newest St. Petersburg location at 911 62 nd Avenue South on Saturday, November 20, 2004 from 11:00 am to 1:00 pm. Festive holiday entertainment will be provided by a balloon twisting and juggling “elf”, Calvin Roe, and 95.7 “The Beat” radio station will be broadcasting live from Amscot's parking lot and giving away prizes. Free refreshments will be served courtesy of Hungry Howie's Pizza. Continue >

“STEP RIGHT UP” TO AMSCOT FINANCIAL AT ITS NEW NORTH SEMORAN BOULEVARD LOCATION
Orlando, FL., October 28, 2004/ - Amscot Financial, a Florida-based tax and retail financial services company, is proud to announce the Grand Opening of its newest Orlando location at 939 North Semoran Blvd. on Saturday, October 30, 2004 from 11:00 am to 1:00 pm. Entertainment for the event will be provided by stilt walker and balloon twister Betty Atchison and 95.3 WPYO radio station will be broadcasting live from Amscot's parking lot and giving away prizes. Free refreshments will be served courtesy of Hungry Howie's Pizza. Continue >

AMSCOT FINANCIAL RECEIVES FISCA AWARDS FOR
COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT
Tampa , FL., October 22, 2004/ - Amscot Financial attended the Financial Service Centers of America (FiSCA) 16 th Annual Conference & Exposition in Fajardo, Puerto Rico this month. FiSCA honors members for outstanding community service, civic improvement and charitable donation programs designed to positively impact the neighborhoods in which these members
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AMSCOT FINANCIAL AND TAMPA BAY AREA LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCIES PROVIDE OVER 6,000 FREE CHILD SAFETY HELMETS AT ANNUAL GIVEAWAY
Tampa , FL., October 15, 2004/PR Newswire/ - Each year, Amscot Financial partners with Tampa Bay area law enforcement agencies to promote a heightened awareness on traffic safety, especially among our children. Amscot Financial's “Kids First” Program provides the bicycle helmets, with a total retail value of $150,000, at designated Amscot locations, while local law enforcement personnel help find the appropriate size for each of the youngsters and explain the importance of wearing the helmets every time they ride their bikes.
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AMSCOT FINANCIAL HELPS ANGELS IN CARE TAKE FLIGHT TO CELEBRATE NEW PORT RICHEY GRAND OPENING
New Port Richey, FL., October 14, 2004 - Amscot Financial, a Florida-based tax and retail financial services company, is proud to announce the Grand Opening of its new New Port Richey location at 8605 Little Road on Saturday, October 23, 2004 from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Entertainment for the event will be provided by mime and balloon twister Calvin Roe and radio station 93.3 WFLZ will be broadcasting live from Amscot's parking lot and giving away prizes. Free refreshments will be served courtesy of Hungry Howie's Pizza. Continue >

AMSCOT FINANCIAL AND TAMPA 'S WQYK RADIO STATION JOIN FORCES TO LAUNCH “POSTCARDS FROM HOME” TO SUPPORT OUR TROOPS OVERSEAS
Tampa , FL., October 5, 2004/PR Newswire/ - In a goodwill effort to uplift the spirits and warm the hearts of military troops overseas, Amscot Financial and WQYK-FM are joining forces with the community to show support for our soldiers serving our country during the holiday season. “Postcards From Home” invites WQYK listeners and others to prepare a holiday card for a soldier and drop it off at any of Amscot Financial's more than 70 locations, from now through November 10 th . Amscot associates will collect the cards which will be shipped to our servicemen and woman serving in Iraq , Afghanistan and other countries around the world. Continue >

AMSCOT FINANCIAL TEAMS UP WITH THE TAMPA BAY
BUCCANEERS & THE CHILDREN'S CANCER CENTER TO TOUCH THE LIVES OF CHILDREN
Tampa , FL., September 17, 2004/PR Newswire/ - Amscot Financial announced today that they have teamed up with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and The Children's Cancer Center to touch the lives of children and families coping with cancer. Each time the Tampa Bay Buccaneers score a touchdown during the 2004 regular season, Amscot Financial will donate $500 to The Children's Cancer Center, located in Tampa, Florida. Continue >

AMSCOT FINANCIAL IS "WALKING TALL"
AT NEW CYPRESS GARDENS BOULEVARD LOCATION
Winter Haven, FL., September 16, 2004/PR Newswire/ - Amscot Financial, a Florida-based tax and retail financial services company, is proud to announce the Grand Opening of its new Winter Haven location at 111 Cypress Gardens Blvd. on Saturday, September 18, 2004 from 10:00 am to 1:00 pm. Entertainment for the event will be provided by stilt walker Billy Scadlock from 11:00 am to 1:00 pm and 97.5 WPCV radio station will be broadcasting live from Amscot's parking lot and giving away prizes. Free refreshments will be served courtesy of Hungry Howie's Pizza. Continue >

AMSCOT FINANCIAL AND CONGRESSWOMAN KATHERINE HARRIS PROMOTE CHILD BICYCLE SAFETY AT HELMET GIVEAWAY
Sarasota, FL - Amscot Financial, as part of their Kids First Program, the Boys & Girls Clubs of Sarasota and Congresswoman Katherine Harris will be promoting bicycle safety and distributing free bike helmets to children in the community on Saturday, September 11, 2004 from 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. at the Roy McBean Boys & Girls Clubs, 1790 21st Street in Sarasota. As part of a heightened awareness on traffic safety, especially among our children, this effort will ensure that Sarasota's youngest citizens are safe while traveling on roadways.
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AMSCOT FINANCIAL LENDS A HELPING HAND TO CENTRAL FLORIDA RESIDENTS AFFECTED BY HURRICANE CHARLEY
Tampa, FL., August 23, 2004/PR Newswire/ - With Central Floridian residents trying to rebuild their lives due to the recent devastation caused by Hurricane Charley, Amscot Financial, a Florida-based tax and retail financial services company, is waiving all check cashing fees and extending repayment dates for all outstanding payday advances through October 15, 2004. This action is in response to Florida's Chief Financial Officer, Tom Gallagher's recent appeal to the state's financial institutions. Continue >

FLORIDA SENATOR MILLER AND STATE REPRESENTATIVE LITTLEFIELD SUPPORT AMSCOT FINANCIAL AND FINANCIAL SERVICE CENTERS OF AMERICA "YOUR VOTE COUNTS" VOTER REGISTRATION PROGRAM
Tampa, FL - Amscot Financial announced their local voter registration drive as part of the Financial Service Centers of America's (FiSCA) national Voter Registration Program at a media event and photo opportunity on Monday, July 19, 2004, at 10:00 am. Florida-elected officials Senator Les Miller and State Representative Ken Littlefield showed their support at Amscot Financial's East Hillsborough and 22nd Avenue location. Continue >

"IT'S MAGIC" WITH AMSCOT FINANCIAL AT NEW WEST MANATEE AVENUE LOCATION
Bradenton, FL., July 14, 2004/ - Amscot Financial, a Florida-based tax and retail financial services company, is proud to announce the Grand Opening of its new Bradenton location at 3400 West Manatee Avenue on Saturday, July 17, 2004 from 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm. Entertainment for the event will be provided by acclaimed magician Stevie Dee Smith and 93.3 WFLZ radio, who will be broadcasting live from Amscot's parking lot and giving away prizes. Free refreshments will be served courtesy of Hungry Howie's Pizza. Continue >

AMSCOT FINANCIAL GOES "WILD" WITH THE LOWRY PARK ZOO
AT COLUMBUS & HIMES LOCATION
Tampa, FL., June 15, 2004/PR Newswire/ - Amscot Financial, a Florida-based tax and retail financial services company, is proud to announce the Grand Opening of its new Tampa location at 2922 N. Himes Avenue with a fun-filled afternoon of wonder, education and excitement on Saturday, June 19, 2004 from 11:00 am to 2:00 pm. Continue >

AMSCOT FINANCIAL CONTINUES EXPANSION, OPENS
ITS 57th FLORIDA BRANCH OFFICE
TAMPA, Fla., March 29, 2004/PRNewswire/ - Continuing with its aggressive expansion efforts throughout Central Florida, Amscot Financial recently opened a new location at 11010 Casey Road. Continue >

AMSCOT FINANCIAL, FINANCIAL SERVICE CENTERS OF
FLORIDA TEAM UP TO PROVIDE SCHOLARSHIPS TO DISDADVANTAGED YOUTH
TAMPA, Fla., March 15, 2004/PRNewswire/ - Amscot Financial, a Florida-based tax and retail financial services company, recently announced it has become a corporate sponsor of the Financial Service Centers of Florida's disAdvantaged Scholarship Grant, according to President and CEO Ian MacKechnie. Continue >

EXPERIENCE THE MANY BENEFITS OF E-FILING
WITH AMSCOT TAX SERVICE'S ONLINE FILING
TAMPA, Fla. - March 3, 2004/PRNewswire/ - With the April 15 tax-filing deadline just around the corner, many taxpayers have forged ahead with their usual habits of gathering their W-2 statements, organizing their income and deductions, analyzing their numbers, and then mailing their returns to the IRS. However, Amscot Tax Service Bureau Director Amy Otteson suggests taxpayers reconsider that final step and start experiencing the many benefits of filing their taxes online at www.amscottax.com. Continue >

AMSCOT FINANCIAL PLANS TO CONTINUE EXPANSION
THROUGHOUT CENTRAL FLORIDA, ADD 200 NEW JOBS
TAMPA, Fla., February 19, 2004/PRNewswire/ - Amscot Financial, a Florida-based tax and retail financial services company, recently announced it will be continuing its aggressive expansion efforts by opening 30 new offices in fiscal year 2005, a result of which will be more than 200 new jobs throughout the Central Florida Area, according to Executive Vice President Ian A. MacKechnie. Continue >

AMSCOT FINANCIAL CONTRIBUTES $1,000 TO TENTH ANNUAL
APPRECIATION DINNER FOR PINELLAS COUNTY LAW ENFORCEMENT, FIREFIGHTERS AND EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES PERSONNEL
Tampa, Fla., February 4, 2004 - Amscot Financial, a Florida-based tax and retail financial services company, recently made a $1,000 contribution toward Pinellas County Commissioner John Morroni's Tenth Annual Appreciation Dinner for Law Enforcement, Firefighters and Emergency Medical Services personnel, according to President and CEO Ian MacKechnie. Continue >

AT-TEN-TION! AMSCOT TAX SERVICE REMINDS
MILITARY PERSONNEL OF NUMEROUS TAX BENEFITS
Tampa, Fla., January 28, 2004/PRNewswire/ - Military personnel who are serving, or have served, in a combat zone are reminded to take advantage of several new tax benefits for U.S. armed forces members that could save them hundreds of dollars come April 15, according to Amscot Tax Service Bureau Director Amy Otteson. Continue >