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 >

HELP NOW OF OSCEOLA, INC. DOMESTIC VIOLENCE SHELTER RECEIVES SUPPORT TO CELEBRATE AMSCOT FINANCIAL'S
GRAND OPENING
Kissimmee , Fla., September 22, 2005/ - Amscot Financial, a leading provider of convenient, consumer-oriented financial services, is proud to announce the grand opening of its new Kissimmee location on Saturday, September 24, 2005 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. At the grand opening, Amscot Financial will present a $1,000 contribution to Help Now of Osceola, Inc. Domestic Violence Shelter. 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 >

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 >

AMSCOT FINANCIAL OFFERS FREE CHECK CASHING TO VICTIMS
OF HURRICANE KATRINA
Tampa, FL – (September 6, 2005) – Amscot Financial, a leading provider of convenient, consumer-oriented financial services, said today it will cash checks from official aid agencies involved in hurricane relief at no fee, with no holds. The service is offered to people who have evacuated to Florida as a result of the devastation caused by Hurricane Katrina. Continue >

INFANTS & YOUNG CHILDREN OF WEST CENTRAL FLORIDA, INC. AND THE HARDEE HELP CENTER RECEIVE SUPPORT TO CELEBRATE AMSCOT FINANCIAL’S GRAND OPENING
Wauchula , Fla. , August 25, 2005/ - Amscot Financial, a leading provider of convenient, consumer-oriented financial services, is proud to announce the grand opening of its Wauchula location on Saturday, August 27, 2005 from 12 a.m. to 2 p.m. At the grand opening, Amscot Financial will present two $1,000 contributions to local organizations that provide aid to children and families in the Wauchula area. Both recipients will be on site at the grand opening - Infants & Young Children of West Central Florida, Inc. and the Hardee Help Center. Continue >

THE AMERICAN DIABETES ASSOCIATION’S ORLANDO CAMPAIGN RECEIVES SUPPORT TO CELEBRATE AMSCOT FINANCIAL’S GRAND OPENING
Orlando , Fla., August 10, 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, August 13, 2005 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. At the grand opening, Amscot Financial will present a $1,000 contribution to the American Diabetes Association’s School Walk for Diabetes Orlando Campaign. The program is the association’s signature school-based event. Continue >

THE SALVATION ARMY TAMPA AREA COMMAND SEEKS FINANCIAL SUPPORT TO PROVIDE FOR NEEDY THIS SUMMER - AMSCOT FINANCIAL WILL MATCH DONATIONS MADE THROUGH AUGUST, UP TO $10,000
(July 22, 2005 - Tampa, FL) – The Salvation Army seeks donations to help the needy and destitute in our community this summer. Donations made to The Salvation Army Tampa Area Command through Aug. 31 will be matched by Tampa-based Amscot Financial, up to a total of $10,000. 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’s (DSACF) in support of its 8th 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'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 >