FiSCA RECOGNIZES AMSCOT FINANCIAL’S CONTRIBUTIONS
TO THE COMMUNITY WITH A 2006 ACTIVA AWARD
Tampa, FL – (October 26, 2006) – Amscot Financial, a leading provider of convenient, consumer-oriented financial services, is pleased to announce that the Financial Service Centers of America (FiSCA) has recognized the company with a 2006 Activa Award for contributions to the communities it serves. Continue >

FiSCA NAMES AMSCOT CEO IAN MACKECHNIE AS THE FINANCIAL SERVICES INDUSTRY’S ‘PERSON OF THE YEAR’
Tampa, FL – (October 25, 2006) – Amscot Financial, a leading provider of convenient, consumer-oriented financial services, is pleased to announce that founder and CEO Ian MacKechnie recently was honored by the Financial Service Centers of America (FiSCA) as the association’s “Person of the Year.” Continue >

AMSCOT FINANCIAL PROMOTES PATRICIA YANOVITCH TO
CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER
Tampa, FL – (October 25, 2006) – Amscot Financial, a leading provider of convenient, consumer-oriented financial services, is pleased to announce the promotion of Patricia Yanovitch to the position of Chief Financial Officer, effective immediately. Continue >

AMSCOT FINANCIAL CONTRIBUTES $10,000 TOWARD NATIONAL
FISCA SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM
Tampa, FL – (September 28, 2006) – Amscot Financial, a leading provider of convenient, consumer-oriented financial services, is pleased to announce a $10,000 contribution to the national scholarship program organized by the Financial Service Centers of America (FiSCA). The Washington-based trade association represents more than 5,000 individual financial service centers across the United States. Continue >

AMSCOT FINANCIAL PARTNERS WITH LAW ENFORCEMENT TO DISTRIBUTE 8,000 FREE BIKE HELMETS
Tampa, FL – (September 19, 2006) – Amscot Financial, a leading provider of convenient, consumer-oriented financial services, said today it will donate and distribute more than 8,000 free children’s bike helmets on September 21. The company is partnering with law enforcement agencies from 11 Florida counties to make sure that children get this vital protection. Continue >

AMSCOT FINANCIAL CUSTOMERS RAISE NEARLY $50,000 IN SUPPORT OF LOCAL EDUCATION FOUNDATIONS
Tampa, FL – (September 8, 2006) - Amscot Financial, a leading provider of convenient, consumer-oriented financial services, said today that Amscot customers raised $49,252 during its inaugural “Just a Dollar” campaign in the month of August. Combined with a $10,000 matching grant from Amscot, nearly $60,000 will be donated to local education foundations in the 12 Central Florida counties where Amscot has branches. Continue >

AMSCOT FINANCIAL IS RECOGNIZED AS ONE OF TAMPA BAY’S
‘BEST PLACES TO WORK’
Tampa, FL – (March 16, 2006) – Amscot Financial, a leading provider of convenient, consumer-oriented financial services, is pleased to announce it has been recognized as a winner in the Tampa Bay Business Journal’s annual “Best Places to Work” competition.  The region’s winning companies will be recognized at an April 13 luncheon event in Tampa. Continue >

AMSCOT FINANCIAL SUPPORTS MAYOR BUDDY DYER’S 2ND
ANNUAL CITY KIDZ EVENT AND THE HEALTH MASTERS CLUB IN ORLANDO, FLORIDA
Orlando, Fla., March 8, 2006/ - Amscot Financial, a leading provider of convenient, consumer-oriented financial services, invites all to come out and have fun “the Amscot way” at its open house on Saturday, March 11, 2006 from 12 to 2 pm at 4240 S. Semoran Blvd. in Orlando.  Amscot Financial will present a $1,000 contribution to Health Masters Club, Inc. and to Mayor Buddy Dyer’s 2nd Annual City Kidz Event in Orlando. Continue >

AMSCOT FINANCIAL PROVIDES FOR THE NEEDS OF
THE CENTRAL FLORIDA CHILDREN’S HOME IN ORLANDO, FLORIDA
Winter Garden, Fla., February 2, 2006/ - Amscot Financial, a leading provider of convenient, consumer-oriented financial services, is proud to announce the grand opening of its new location in Winter Garden on Saturday, February 4, 2006 from 2 to 4 pm.  At the grand opening, Amscot Financial will present a $1,000 contribution to the Central Florida Children’s Home. Continue >

AMSCOT FINANCIAL’S VICE PRESIDENT OF PUBLIC AFFAIRS IS NOMINATED FOR THE 2006 MINORITY BUSINESSPERSON OF THE YEAR AWARD IN TAMPA, FL
Tampa, Fla., January 26, 2006/ - Amscot Financial, a leading provider of convenient, consumer-oriented financial services, is proud to announce that Deveron Gibbons, Vice President of Public Affairs, has been nominated for the Tampa Bay Business Journal’s Minority Businessperson of the Year Award.. Continue >

AMSCOT FINANCIAL LAUNCHES NEW LOCATION IN PALM HARBOR; CONTRIBUTES $1,000 TO BETHANY EDUCATION PROGRAM
Palm Harbor, Fla., January 4, 2006/ - Amscot Financial, a leading provider of convenient, consumer-oriented financial services, is proud to announce the grand opening of its new location in Palm Harbor on Saturday, January 7, 2006 from noon to 2 p.m.  At the grand opening, Amscot Financial will present a $1,000 contribution to the Bethany Education Program, a Pinellas County after-school program for at-risk children. Continue >

AMSCOT FINANCIAL MARKS GRAND OPENING OF NEW TAMPA LOCATION WITH CONTRIBUTION TO FUND FOR AILING
POLICE OFFICER
Tampa , Fla., December 8, 2005/ - Amscot Financial, a leading provider of convenient, consumer-oriented financial services, is proud to announce the grand opening of its new Tampa location on Saturday, December 10, 2005 from noon to 2 p.m. At the grand opening, Amscot Financial will present a $1,000 contribution to the Toby O’Brien Fund. Continue >

AMSCOT FINANCIAL DONATES TO LATINO LEADERSHIP AT BUENAVENTURA LAKES GRAND OPENING
Kissimmee , Fla. , November 17, 2005/ - Amscot Financial, a leading provider of convenient, consumer-oriented financial services, is proud to announce the grand opening of its newest Kissimmee-area location on Saturday, November 19, 2005 from 12 p.m. to 2 p.m. At the grand opening, Amscot Financial will present a $1,000 contribution to the Latino Leadership organization. Continue >

AMSCOT FINANCIAL MARKS LAKELAND GRAND OPENING WITH A 'SALUTE TO THE TROOPS'
Lakeland , Fla., November 10, 2005/ - Amscot Financial, a leading provider of convenient, consumer-oriented financial services, is proud to announce the grand opening of its newest Lakeland location on Saturday, Nov. 12 from noon to 2 p.m. At the grand opening, Amscot Financial will present a $1,000 contribution to the “Soldier Support Fund,” organized by the Family Readiness Group of the Florida National Guard’s 2/116 Field Artillery unit, headquartered in Lakeland. Continue >

AMSCOT FINANCIAL DONATES SURPLUS COMPUTERS TO COPS AND COMPUTERS FOR THE COMMUNITY
Tampa, Fla., October 25, 2005/ - Amscot Financial, a leading provider of convenient, consumer-oriented financial services, recently donated 75 PC’s, 75 monitors, 15 printers and 25 hubs to Cops and Computers for the Community, a nonprofit, charitable organization that gives computers to children and adults with special needs. To date, this year’s donation from Amscot Financial is the largest donation every received by the program. Continue >

AMSCOT FINANCIAL “HELPS THE CHILDREN” OF PINELLAS COUNTY, FLORIDA BY DONATING TO HELP A CHILD, INC. TO CELEBRATE GRAND OPENING
Pinellas Park, Fla., October 7, 2005/ - Amscot Financial, a leading provider of convenient, consumer-oriented financial services, is proud to announce the grand opening of its new Pinellas Park location on Saturday, October 8, 2005 from 12 p.m. to 2 p.m. At the grand opening, Amscot Financial will present a $1,000 contribution to Help a Child, Inc. of Pinellas County. Continue >

AMSCOT FINANCIAL PARTNERS WITH 30 LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCIES TO DISTRIBUTE 6,700 FREE BIKE HELMETS
Tampa, FL – (September 21, 2005) – Amscot Financial, a leading provider of convenient, consumer-oriented financial services, said today it will donate and distribute more than 6,700 free children’s bike helmets on September 22. The company is partnering with 30 law enforcement agencies from throughout the greater Tampa Bay area and the greater Orlando area to make sure that children get this vital protection. Continue >

THE DOWN SYNDROME ASSOCIATION OF CENTRAL FLORIDA RECEIVES SUPPORT TO CELEBRATE AMSCOT FINANCIAL’S
GRAND OPENING
Orlando , FL, July 13, 2005/ - Amscot Financial, a leading provider of convenient, consumer-oriented financial services, is proud to announce the grand opening of its new Orlando location on Saturday, July 16, 2005 from 2 to 4 p.m. At the grand opening, Amscot Financial will present a $1,000 contribution to the Down Syndrome Association of Central Florida (DSACF) in support of its 8 th Annual Buddy Walk, scheduled for October 22, 2005. Continue >

THE NEW PORT RICHEY MARINE INSTITUTE OF FLORIDA RECEIVES SUPPORT TO CELEBRATE AMSCOT FINANCIAL’S OPEN HOUSE EVENT
Brooksville, FL, June 8, 2005/ - Amscot Financial, a Florida-based tax and retail financial services company, invites all to come out and have fun the “Amscot way” at its open house on Saturday, June 11, 2005 from 12:00 pm to 2:00 pm at 13370 Cortez Blvd. in Brooksville. At the event, Amscot Financial will present a $1,000 contribution to the New Port Richey Marine Institute, which serves both Pasco and Hernando counties. Continue >

THE “MOTHER AND BABY CENTER” IN SANFORD, FL RECEIVES SUPPORT TO CELEBRATE AMSCOT FINANCIAL’S GRAND OPENING
Sanford, FL, May 18, 2005/ - Amscot Financial, a Florida-based tax and retail financial services company, is proud to announce the grand opening of its first Sanford location at 4581 St. Johns Parkway on Saturday, May 21, 2005 from 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm. At the grand opening, Amscot Financial will present a $1,000 contribution to the Sanford “Mother and Baby Center.” This program serves the Sanford community. Continue >

AMSCOT FINANCIAL CONTRIBUTES TO KID COMPANION PROGRAM
DURING GRAND OPENING EVENT IN KISSIMMEE , FL
Kissimmee , FL., May 4, 2005/ - Amscot Financial, a Florida-based tax and retail financial services company, is proud to announce the Grand Opening of its first Kissimmee location at 1120 West Vine Street on Saturday, May 7, 2005 from 11:00 am to 1:00 pm. At the grand opening, Amscot Financial will present a $1,000 contribution to the Osceola County Council on Aging Kid Companion Program. This program serves the Kissimmee community. Continue >

AMSCOT FINANCIAL LAUNCHES MAJOR CENTRAL
FLORIDA EXPANSION
Orlando, FL – (April 21, 2005) – Amscot Financial, a leading provider of convenient, consumer-oriented financial services, has launched a major expansion drive in Central Florida. Amscot, which currently operates 90 retail locations primarily in west Central Florida, plans to have 35 locations in the metropolitan Orlando market open the next 12 months. Continue > Español

AMSCOT FINANCIAL HELPS ALTAMONTE SPRINGS, FL COMMUNITY
WITH TWO DONATIONS FOR GRAND OPENING
Altamonte Springs, FL., April 6, 2005/ - Amscot Financial, a Florida-based tax and retail financial services company, is proud to announce the Grand Opening of its first Altamonte Springs location at 821 S SR 434, Suite 102 on Saturday, April 9, 2005 from 11:00 am to 1:00 pm. At the grand opening, Amscot Financial will present a $1,000 contribution to the Seminole County Healthy Start Coalition's “Sweet Dreams” Campaign and Charity Challenge, Inc. Both programs serve the Altamonte Springs community. Continue >

AMSCOT FINANCIAL PARTNERS WITH LARGO POLICE DEPARTMENT
TO PROVIDE BIKE HELMETS FOR SCHOOL BIKE RODEO IN LARGO, FL
On April 2, 2005, Belcher Elementary School in Largo , Florida held its 3 rd Annual Belcher Bobcat Family Picnic and Bike Rodeo. The annual event is a fun-filled day of food, games, entertainment, prizes and bike safety education for local students.. Continue >

AMSCOT FINANCIAL'S OPEN HOUSE EVENT IN SARASOTA , FL HIGHLIGHTS CAREER OPPORTUNITIES, CHILD PROTECTION AND ASSISTS STUDENTS IN NEED
Sarasota, FL, March 16, 2005/ - Amscot Financial, a Florida-based tax and retail financial services company, invites all to come out and have fun the “Amscot way” at its Open House on Saturday, March 19, 2005 from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at 560 N Washington Blvd. in Sarasota. Amscot Financial Recruiters will be on-site reviewing resumes and conducting interviews from 11:00 a.m. to 6:00p.m. Continue >

IAN MACKECHNIE, FOUNDER, PRESIDENT AND CEO OF AMSCOT FINANCIAL, ACCEPTS INVITATION TO BECOME A
GLOBALSCOT MEMBER
Tampa, FL, March 1, 2005/ - The Rt Hon Jack McConnell, MSP, First Minister of Scotland has extended an invitation to Ian MacKechnie, Founder, President, and CEO of Amscot Financial, headquartered in Tampa, Florida, to become a Globalscot member. Continue >

AMSCOT FINANCIAL SUPPORTS CHILDHOOD IMMUNIZATION AWARENESS WITH DONATION AT AUBURNDALE, FLORIDA
GRAND OPENING
Auburndale, FL, February 17, 2005/ - Amscot Financial, a Florida-based tax and retail financial services company, is proud to announce the Grand Opening of its first Auburndale location at 2120 W Hwy 92 on Saturday, February 19, 2005 from 11:00 am to 1:00 pm. Continue >

AMSCOT FINANCIAL PARTNERS WITH THE TAMPA BAY BUCCANEERS TO DONATE $18,500 TO THE CHILDREN'S CANCER CENTER OF
TAMPA , FLORIDA
Tampa, FL, February 4, 2005/PR Newswire/ - The Tampa Bay Buccaneers scored 37 touchdowns during the regular 2004 football season totaling $18,500 in donations from Amscot Financial to the Children's Cancer Center, touching the lives of children and families coping with cancer. In September 2004, Amscot Financial pledged to donate $500 to the Children's Cancer Center each time the Tampa Bay Buccaneers scored a touchdown during the 2004 regular season. Continue >

AMSCOT FINANCIAL RAISES NEARLY $11,500 DURING 2004 SALVATION ARMY RED KETTLE BELL RINGING CAMPAIGN
Tampa, FL., January 17, 2005/ - A lot of “change” will go a long way in helping those in need through The Salvation Army of Hillsborough County. Amscot Financial’s management and staff teamed up to raise $11,487.18 during the Salvation Army’s 2004 Red Kettle Bell Ringing Campaign, from November 26-December 24, 2004. Continue >

AMSCOT FINANCIAL KICKS OFF THE NEW YEAR BY PRESENTING JAMES M. EVANS, FORMER NFL STAR AND CEO OF TAMPA BAY ACADEMY OF HOPE, WITH A DONATION
Tampa , FL., January 6, 2005/ - Amscot Financial, a Florida-based tax and retail financial services company, is proud to announce the Grand Opening of its newest Tampa location at 6901 N Armenia on Saturday, January 8, 2005 from 11:00 am to 1:00 pm. Continue >

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. Continue >

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.
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“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
do business. Continue >

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. Continue >

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 HELPS PURCHASE CHILDREN'S BOOKS FOR GREATER LARGO LIBRARY FOUNDATION TO CELEBRATE LARGO GRAND OPENING
Largo, FL., September 23, 2004/PR Newswire/ - Amscot Financial, a Florida-based tax and retail financial services company, is proud to announce the Grand Opening of its new Largo location at 11156 Starkey Road on Saturday, September 25, 2004 from 12:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. Entertainment for the event will be provided by clown and balloon twister Lorraine Francis-Sword and radio station 95.7 “The Beat” 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 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. Continue >

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 >

AMSCOT FINANCIAL CONTINUES STEADY GROWTH
WITH THE OPENING OF A NEW SEFFNER LOCATION
SEFFNER, Fla., December 31, 2003/PRNewswire/ - Amscot Financial, a Florida-based tax and retail financial services company, recently introduced its line of services to the Seffner community by opening a new location at 11240 MLK Blvd. Continue >

AMSCOT FINANCIAL DONATES SURPLUS COMPUTERS
TO COPS AND COMPUTERS FOR THE COMMUNITY
TAMPA, Fla., December 29, 2003/PRNewswire/ - Amscot Financial, one of the Tampa Bay Area's fastest-growing retail financial service companies, recently donated a total of 30 surplus computers to Cops and Computers for the Community, a nonprofit, charitable organization that gives computers to children and adults with special needs. Continue >

AMSCOT TAX SERVICE ENCOURAGES TAXPAYERS TO ITEMIZE
AND SAVE WITH SEVERAL OVERLOOKED DEDUCTIONS
TAMPA, Fla., December 4, 2003/PRNewswire/ - With the holiday season now upon us, many people have forged ahead with their annual rituals of shopping, overeating and spending time with family and friends. However, Amscot Tax Service suggests taxpayers should add one more rite to their list: reviewing their tax deductions. Continue >

AMSCOT FINANCIAL ANNOUNCES PLANS TO EXPAND
INTO THE ORLANDO AREA
TAMPA, Fla., November 12, 2003/PRNewswire/ - Amscot Financial, one of the Tampa Bay Area's fastest-growing retail financial service companies, recently announced plans to expand into the Metropolitan Orlando Area, according to Vice President of Real Estate Joe Monaco. Continue >

AMSCOT FINANCIAL OPENS NEW BARTOW LOCATION
BARTOW, Fla., November 12, 2003/PRNewswire/ - Amscot Financial, one of the Tampa Bay Area's fastest-growing retail financial service companies, recently opened a new location at 250 E. Van Fleet Dr. Continue >

AMSCOT FINANCIAL CONTRIBUTES $5,000 TO
SALVATION ARMY'S TREE OF LIGHTS BREAKFAST
TAMPA, Fla., November 4, 2003/PRNewswire/ - Amscot Financial recently announced it is a sponsor for The Salvation Army's 10th Annual Tree of Lights Benefit Breakfast, an event that serves to kickoff local holiday fundraising efforts for the community's neediest families.
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AMSCOT FINANCIAL ANNOUNCES CONTRIBUTION TO THE
FLORIDA AQUARIUM'S SPONSORED ADMISSION PROGRAM
TAMPA, Fla., November 3, 2003/PRNewswire/ - Amscot Financial recently made a monetary commitment to The Florida Aquarium's Sponsored Admission Program, which provides at-risk, economically disadvantaged children from low-income neighborhoods throughout the Tampa Bay Area with free admission to the aquarium. Continue >