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Exhibit 10(b)

	
      
        INDEPENDENT AUDITOR'S CONSENT
      
    

	The Board of Directors 

      Ambac Assurance Corporation: 

	We consent to the incorporation by reference in the registration
      statement on Form N-1A of Merrill Lynch Core Principal Protected Fund of
      our report dated January 21, 2003 on the consolidated financial statements
      of Ambac Assurance Corporation and subsidiaries as of December 31, 2002
      and 2001, and for each of the years in the three-year period ended December
      31, 2002, which report appears in the Annual Report on Form 10-K of Ambac
      Financial Group, Inc., which was filed with the Securities and Exchange
      Commission on March 28, 2003, as amended by Amendment No. 1 on Form 10-K/A
      of Ambac Financial Group, Inc. which was filed with the Securities and Exchange
      Commission on March 28, 2003, as amended by Amendment No. 1 on Form 10-K/A
      of Ambac Financial Group, Inc., which was filed with the Securities and
      Exchange Commission on November 19, 2003.

	/s/ KPMG LLP

	New York, New York 

      February 24, 2004Great Northern Iron Ore Properties EXHIBIT 10a to Form 10-K Dated: December 31, 2003

Exhibit 10(a) – Court Order on President of the Trustees’ Compensation

and Annual Hearing of Accounts dated May 14, 2003 

	STATE OF MINNESOTA	DISTRICT COURT
	
COUNTY OF RAMSEY	
SECOND JUDICIAL DISTRICT
		
Court File No. C5-72-386008
	 
	

	In the Matter of the Trust known as 
Great Northern Iron Ore Properties 
	

		
ORDER 

        This
matter came on for hearing before the undersigned on May 14, 2003, upon the
Petition for Allowance of Accounts and for Instructions filed by Joseph S.
Micallef, Roger W. Staehle, Robert A. Stein and John H.
Roe III, the Trustees of the Trust known as Great Northern Iron Ore
Properties (“Trust”). 

        Sue
Ann Nelson of Oppenheimer Wolff & Donnelly LLP appeared on behalf of the
Trustees of the Trust (“Trustees”). 

        The
Court, having heard the arguments of counsel, and based upon the Petition, the
affidavits filed in support of the Petition and the entire file and record
herein, 

        IT IS HEREBY ORDERED:  

	  	 1. 	  	 Due,
published and mailed notice of this hearing was given pursuant to the Court’s
Order dated April 9, 2003, as more fully appears from the proof of publication
and affidavits of mailing contained in the file. 

	  	 2. 	  	The accounts of
the Trustees for the calendar year 2002 are approved, settled and allowed in all
respects. 

Exhibit 10(a) – Court Order (continued) 

	  	 3. 	  	The requested
increase in the compensation of the President of the Trust from $100,000 per
annum to $150,000 per annum plus an increase in the maximum additional sum from
$35,000 to $50,000 (computed as 1% of the excess of the gross income of the
Trust over $5 million per annum up to a maximum additional sum of $50,000) is
granted. 

		BY THE COURT
	
Date: May 14, 2003 	
By:  /s/   Margaret Marinan                   
		Judge of District CourtEXHIBIT 10(T-2)

               AMENDMENTS TO 2003 MANAGEMENT STOCK INCENTIVE PLAN

                                 NEW SECTION 9A

   9A Vesting.  Notwithstanding  anything to the contrary herein (other than the
provisions of Section 10 hereof), no Award of Shares shall vest in full prior to
three years from the date of the grant thereof if a condition to such vesting is
based,  in whole or in part,  upon the passage of time, and if the vesting of an
Award of Shares is based, in whole or in part, upon performance of the Company's
Shares or any aspect of the  Company's  operations,  such  performance  shall be
measured over a period of no less than one year from the grant of such Award.

                             SECTION 14, AS AMENDED

   14. Amendments or Termination.  The Board may amend, alter or discontinue the
Plan, but no amendment, alteration or discontinuation shall be made, (a) without
the approval of the stockholders of the Company, if such action would (except as
is provided in Section 10 of the Plan),  (i) increase the total number of Shares
reserved for the  purposes of the Plan or increase the maximum  number of Shares
of Restricted Stock or Other Stock-Based  Awards that may be awarded  hereunder,
or the  maximum  number  of  Shares  for  which  Awards  may be  granted  to any
Participant or (ii) materially  modify  requirements  for  participation  in the
Plan,  (b) without the consent of a  Participant,  if such action would diminish
any of the rights of the Participant under any Award theretofore granted to such
Participant  under the Plan or (c) to Section  5(b),  relating to  repricing  of
Options or Stock Appreciation  Rights, to Section 6(a), relating to the exercise
price of stock  options,  or to  Section  9A,  relating  to vesting of Awards of
Shares; provided,  however, that the Committee may amend the Plan in such manner
as it deems necessary to permit the granting of Awards meeting the  requirements
of the Code or other applicable laws.PURCHASE AND SALE AGREEMENT
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     THIS PURCHASE AND SALE AGREEMENT (the "Agreement") is entered
into by and between 1301 ASSOCIATES, L.C., a Florida limited liability
company (the "Seller"), and COAST FINANCIAL HOLDINGS, INC., a Florida
corporation (the "Buyer'), as of the Effective Date defined below,
upon the following recitals of fact:

                           RECITALS

     (A)  Seller is the owner in fee simple of certain improved Real
Property located in Manatee County, Florida, described on Exhibit "A"
attached hereto.

     (B)  Seller desires to sell and Buyer desires to purchase the
Real Property, together with all Improvements located thereon and all
Personal Property associated therewith (as said terms are defined
below), upon the terms and conditions set forth in this Agreement.

     NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual promises contained
in this Agreement, and for other good and valuable consideration,
Seller agrees to sell and Buyer agrees to purchase the Real Property,
Improvements, and Personal Property, upon the following terms and
conditions:

     1.   Recitals.  The statements contained in the recitals of fact
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set forth above are true and correct and shall form a part of this
Agreement.

     2.   Definitions and Abbreviations.  The following definitions
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and abbreviations will be used for purposes of this Agreement

          (a)  "Closing" shall mean the transfer and conveyance of
the Property by Seller to Buyer, and the simultaneous payment of the
adjusted Purchase Price by Buyer to Seller.

          (b)  "Closing Date" shall mean the date on which the
Closing occurs.

          (c)  "CPA Associates" shall mean CPA Associates, P.L.C., a
Florida professional limited liability company.

          (d)  "Effective Date" shall mean the date when the last one
of Seller and Buyer has executed this Agreement.

          (e)  "Escrow Deposit" shall mean collectively the earnest
money deposit described in Paragraph 4 below and the additional
deposit described in Paragraph 7 below, together with all interest
earned thereon.

          (f)  "Improvements" shall mean all buildings, fixtures,
parking areas, landscaping, utility installations, and all other
physical structures of every kind and nature located above, below, or
on the surface of the Real Property.

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          (g)  "Leases" shall mean collectively those certain written
agreements granting to various third parties the right to occupy a
portion of the Improvements.  "Lease" shall mean any one of the
Leases.

          (h)  "Personal Property" shall mean all tangible and
intangible property associated with the use, operation, or enjoyment
of the Real Property, as more fully set forth in Paragraph 10 below.

          (i)  "Property" shall mean the Real Property, the
Improvements, and the Personal Property.

          (j)  "Real Property" shall mean the land described in
Exhibit "A" attached hereto, together with all appurtenances, permits,
approvals, authorizations, licenses, air rights, development rights,
utility rights, vesting determinations, easements, rights of way,
adjacent strips, gores, rights of ingress and egress, and any and all
other matters belonging to, benefiting, or in any manner pertaining to
the land.

          (k)  "Tenants" shall mean collectively all third parties
having the right to occupy a portion of the Improvements pursuant to a
Lease.

          (l)  "Title Insurance Commitment" shall mean a commitment
to issue a Title Insurance Policy insuring Buyers fee simple ownership
of the Real Property in the amount of the Purchase Price, issued by a
title insurance underwriter authorized to transact business in the
State of Florida.

          (m)  "Title Insurance Policy" shall mean a marketable
Owner's Title Insurance Policy issued pursuant to the Title Insurance
Commitment.  The Title Insurance Policy shall be an ALTA Form B in the
form most recently approved by the Office of the Insurance
Commissioner of the State of Florida when the Policy is issued.

          (n)  "Transaction" shall mean the sale and purchase of the
Property contemplated by this Agreement.

     3.   Purchase Price. The total purchase price to be paid by
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Buyer to Seller for the Property shall be Six Million Eight Hundred
Thousand and 00/100 Dollars ($6,800,000.00) (the "Purchase Price"),
subject to adjustments and prorations set forth in this Agreement.
The adjusted net Purchase Price for the Property will be paid by Buyer
at Closing by wire transfer, official check, or certified check.
Seller and Buyer agree that the entire Purchase Price will be
allocated to the Real Property and Improvements, it being acknowledged
and agreed that the Personal Property has negligible value.

     4.   Earnest Money Deposit.  Within three (3) days following the
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Effective Date, Buyer shall deposit in escrow the sum of One Hundred
Thousand and 00/100 Dollars ($100,000.00) with the law firm of
Harrison, Hendrickson & Kirkland, PA (the "Escrow Agent").  The Escrow
Deposit will be held in an interest bearing account which provides for
the immediate availability of funds.  Escrow Agent will hold and
disburse the

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Escrow Deposit in strict compliance with the terms and provisions of
this Agreement.  If either party fails to close the Transaction in
accordance with the terms and conditions set forth herein, or if a
dispute arises between Buyer and Seller concerning any of the rights
and responsibilities set forth herein, Escrow Agent may, at Escrow
Agent's sole option: (a) Disburse the Escrow Deposit in accordance with
the provisions of this Agreement; (b) Continue to hold the Escrow
Deposit pending receipt of mutual written instructions from Buyer and
Seller agreeing to its disbursement, or a court order directing
disbursement; or (c) Interplead the Escrow Deposit with the Manatee
County Clerk of Court. Upon Escrow Agent's compliance with the
provisions of this Paragraph, Escrow Agent shall be released from any
further liability.  In any lawsuit in which Escrow Agent is made a
party solely as a result of acting as Escrow Agent hereunder, or in
any suit wherein Escrow Agent interpleads the Escrow Deposit, Escrow
Agent shall recover its reasonable attorneys' fees and costs incurred
in such action, which fees and costs shall be paid from the Escrow
Deposit and assessed against the non-prevailing party in any such
action. Seller acknowledges that Escrow Agent represents Buyer in the
Transaction. Seller agrees that Escrow Agent's willingness to hold and
disburse the Escrow Deposit in accordance with the terms and
conditions of this Agreement shall not limit or impair Escrow Agent's
continuing right to represent Buyer in all matters relating to this
Agreement and the Transaction, and that Seller shall not raise Escrow
Agent's capacity as attorney for Buyer as a defense to any claim
arising out of the relationship created by this Agreement.

     5.   5.1   Warranties and Representations of Seller.  Seller
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makes the following warranties and representations to Buyer which
shall be true and correct as of the Effective Date and as of the
Closing Date:

          (a)   Seller holds fee simple marketable record title to the
Real Property and Improvements, free and clear of all liens and
encumbrances except liens which will be satisfied or released at
Closing.

          (b)   Seller has received no written notice of any proposed
or pending special assessments or condemnation proceedings against all
or any portion of the Real Property.

          (c)   There are no lawsuits or administrative proceedings
pending, and Seller has not received written notice of any threatened
lawsuits or administrative proceedings, against Seller or the Real
Property, whether or not such lawsuits or proceedings are covered by
insurance.

          (d)   Seller has received no written notice that the
Property is not in full compliance with all laws, rules, regulations,
ordinances, permits, orders, approvals, authorizations, and covenants
which relate in any manner to the Property, specifically including all
fire and health codes, and Seller has not received any written notice
that Seller does not hold all permits and governmental approvals
necessary to operate a rental business on the Real Property.

          (e)   Seller has received no written notice that Seller is
in default pursuant to any contract agreement, or understanding which
relates in any manner to

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the Property.

          (f)   Seller has not entered into any agreements or
contracts (written, oral, or contingent) for the sale of any interest
in the Property to any party other than Buyer.

          (g)   No person, firm, or entity except Seller and CPA
Associates (pursuant to a verbal lease) has any interest in all or any
portion of the Property except Tenants currently occupying the
Improvements pursuant to a written Lease and the holders of easements,
if any, over the Real Property, as identified in the Title Insurance
Commitment.

          (h)   Seller has not received any written notice of any
pollutants, contaminants, petroleum products or by-products, asbestos
or other hazardous substances on or beneath the surface of the Real
Property or in the Improvements which violate any law, ordinance,
rule, or regulation applicable to the Property, or which are or may be
a nuisance or health threat to occupants of the Improvements except as
set forth in that certain Phase II Environmental Site Assessment
prepared by Environmental Safety Consultants. Inc., dated January 12,
1999.

          (i)   The Property has access to 13th Street West and 14th
Street West via the current entrances and exits.

          (j)   No persons or entities have any right to display any
signs or symbols on the exterior of the improvements except CPA
Associates, Republic Bank, and Smith Barney.

          (k)   All rents due under the Leases are current. Seller has
received no written notice that any other duties and obligations set
forth in the Leases are not in full force and effect in accordance
with their terms, and Seller has not received any written notice that
any party is currently in default under any of the Leases, except the
Republic Bank lease expires on January 15, 2004, and the WorldCom
lease described in Subparagraph (p) below is in default, and WorldCom
is in bankruptcy.

          (l)   Seller has not received any advanced payment of rent
or any other sums from any Tenant which is not set forth in the Lease
with that Tenant.

          (m)   Seller has taken all company action necessary to
approve the Transaction, and Seller has the full right, power, and
authority to enter into and deliver this Agreement and to perform all
covenants and agreements of Seller hereunder.

          (n)   There are no outstanding insurance claims for damage
to the Improvements or Personal Property of Seller.

          (o)   Seller is the sole owner of the Personal Property,
free and clear of all liens and encumbrances except liens which will
be satisfied or released at Closing.

          (p)   There are no leases, licenses, or use rights to place
any antennas, towers, microwave equipment, cellular phone equipment or
other similar structures on the roof of the building located upon the
Real Property, except the WorldCom and

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BreakFree Wireless Corporation antenna leases more particularly
described in Exhibit B, attached hereto and made a part hereof.

     At the request of Buyer, Seller will sign an Affidavit at Closing
specifically confirming that the warranties and representations set
forth in this Paragraph are true and correct as of the Closing Date.
If any of the warranties or representations are not materially true as
of the Effective Date or the Closing Date and are discovered:

                (i)   On or Before Closing.  Buyer shall have the sole
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remedies, to be exercised in Buyers sole discretion, of either (1)
terminating this Agreement, receiving a full refund of the Escrow
Deposit, being reimbursed by Seller for all of Buyers out-of-pocket
due diligence expenses paid to third parties and incurred during the
Inspection Period, and waiving all legal remedies for the breach of
any representations or warranties by Seller, or (2) waiving such right
of termination and all legal remedies for the breach of any
representations or warranties by Seller and proceeding to close the
Transaction.  If Buyer exercises option (1) above, Buyer agrees to
deliver to Seller all title insurance commitments, surveys, studies,
test reports, and inspection reports obtained by, or prepared by or
for, Buyer, relating to the Property without warranties or
representations as to their accuracy.

                (ii)  After Closing.  Seller hereby agrees to indemnify
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and hold Buyer harmless from any and all damages, losses, liabilities,
costs, attorney's fees, demands, claims, causes of action or suits of
any kind or nature, both to person and property, up to $100,000.00,
which may arise from a breach of one or more of the warranties and
representations made in this Paragraph 5.1, which warranties,
representations, and agreement of indemnification shall survive
Closing for one (1) year only, and further provided that a claim under
this indemnity shall be made within one (1) year of Closing. Buyer
shall notify Seller in writing of the assertions of such claim and the
Seller shall be entitled, at its own expense, to participate in the
defense of such claim.  Notwithstanding any provision in this
Agreement to the contrary, Seller shall not be required to pay more
than a total $100,000.00 pursuant to this Paragraph 5.1 and Paragraph
27.

     Buyer acknowledges that Sellers representations and warranties
are limited as to the matters and issues addressed, and, as to those
matters and issues which are addressed, the representations and
warranties are limited in their scope.  Therefore, except for these
warranties and representations of Seller, Buyer agrees that it will
rely on its investigations, inspections, and audits performed during
the Inspection Period (defined below) allowed Buyer to satisfy Buyer
as to all matters and issues of concern to Buyer, and their scope,
regarding this Transaction and will select, and determine the breadth
of, such investigations, inspections and audits to so satisfy itself.

     5.2   Warranties and Representations of Buyer.  Buyer makes the
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following warranties and representations to Seller which shall be true
and correct as of the Effective Date and as of the Closing Date:

          (a)   Buyer has taken all company action necessary to
approve the Transaction, and Buyer has the full right, power, and
authority to enter into and deliver this Agreement and to perform all
covenants and agreements of Buyer hereunder.

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          (b)   Neither the execution nor the delivery of this
Agreement, nor the transactions contemplated herein, conflict with,
violate, or constitute a breach of or default under, any contract,
agreement, order, judgment, or decree to which Buyer is subject.
At the request of Seller, Buyer will sign an affidavit at Closing
specifically confirming that the warranties and representations set
forth in this Paragraph are true and correct as of the Closing Date.
If any of the warranties and representations are not materially true
as of the Effective Date or the Closing Date, Seller shall have those
remedies set forth in Paragraph 30 below.

     6.   Document Supplied by Seller.  Within ten (10) days
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following the Effective Date, Seller shall furnish to Buyer true
copies of the following documents:

          (a)   A Rent Roll prepared as of December 1, 2003,
reflecting all Leases or other tenancy agreements for the
Improvements. The Rent Roll shall include the name of each Tenant and
the suite occupied by the Tenant; the amount of rent paid by each
Tenant; the date when rent is due from each Tenant; the amount of
security deposits and advanced rent received from each Tenant; the
expiration date of each tenancy; and any renewal options granted to a
Tenant.

          (b)   All service contracts, equipment leases, property
management contracts, warranties, or other agreements affecting or in
any manner relating to the Property or the operation of the Property.

          (c)   A detailed list of all tangible Personal Property
located upon, associated with, or used in conjunction with the Real
Property.

          (d)   Monthly income and expense statements for the rental
business conducted by Seller on the Real Property from January 1,
2002, through the end of the last full calendar month prior to the
Effective Date.

          (e)   Any environmental site assessments or contamination
assessment reports in the possession of Seller relating to the
Property.

          (f)   All plans and specifications in the possession of
Seller for the improvements.

          (g)   All surveys of the Real Property in the possession of
Seller.

          (h)   All Leases for Tenants occupying the Improvements as
of the Effective Date, including all amendments, modifications,
riders, correspondence, and any other written documents which relate
in any manner to the terms and conditions set forth in the Leases.

          (i)   All title insurance policies insuring title to all or
any portion of the Real Property.

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          (j)   Sales tax returns for rents paid by Tenants of the
Real Property from January, 2002, through the last full calendar month
prior to the Effective Date.

          (k)   All permits and licenses required to operate a rental
business on the Real Property.

          (l)   All current policies of casualty and liability
insurance pertaining to the Property.

          (m)   Any contracts giving third parties other than Tenants
any right to use any portion of the Property.

          (n)   All financial statements prepared within two (2) years
prior to the Effective Date for the business operated by Seller on the
Real Property.

          (o)   Seller's tangible personal property tax returns for
the Property for the last three (3) years.

          (p)   All rules and regulations currently in effect
governing the conduct of Tenants.

The items described in this Paragraph 6 are hereinafter collectively
referred to as the "Submission Items." Buyer will not, except with the
prior written consent of Seller, use or permit the use of the
Submission Items for any purpose other than the evaluation of the
Property. All copies of the Submission Items will be promptly returned
to Seller it Buyer does not close on the purchase of the Property for
any reason.

     7.    Inspection Period. Buyer shall have forty-five (45) days
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following the Effective Date (the "Inspection Period") within which to
review the Submission Items and conduct such audits (excluding
financial audits), inspections, and investigations of the Property as
Buyer may determine to be appropriate and advisable, in Buyers sole
discretion, for the purpose of determining whether Buyer should
proceed to purchase the Property.  Such audits (excluding financial
audits), inspections, and investigations may include, without
limitations, structural and foundation inspections, concrete tests,
soil tests, roof inspections, equipment inspections, and environmental
inspections. All audits (excluding financial audits), inspections, and
investigations shall be conducted at Buyers sole cost and expense.
Buyer shall exercise due care and ordinary prudence in performing
physical inspections of the Real Property and Improvements, and shall
indemnify, defend, and hold Seller harmless from and against any and
all claims, liens, actions, suits, proceedings, costs, expenses,
damages, or other liabilities, including attorneys fees and court
costs, arising out of the rights granted to Buyer pursuant to the
terms of this Paragraph. In the event that Buyer decides not to
proceed with the purchase of the Property, in Buyers sole and absolute
discretion, Buyer may terminate this Agreement by delivering to
Seller, prior to the expiration of the Inspection Period, a written
notice terminating this Agreement. In such event, the Escrow Deposit
shall be returned to Buyer, and this Agreement shall be terminated.
Buyer shall have the right to extend the Inspection Period for an
additional fifteen (15) days upon written notice delivered to Seller
within forty-five (45) days following the Effective Date. If Buyer
does not terminate this Agreement within the Inspection Period, Buyer
shall deposit with

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Escrow Agent an additional $100,000.00 which will be held and
disbursed by Escrow Agent in accordance with the provisions of
Paragraph 4 above. At that point, the Escrow Deposit shall be
nonrefundable to Buyer for any reason and shall be paid to Seller
if Buyer does not close, except as otherwise provided herein.

     8.   Utilities. All of Seller's accounts for utility services to
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the Improvements will be terminated as of the Closing Date except
utility services held in the name of a Tenant. Seller will cooperate
and coordinate the termination of its utility accounts with Buyer's
opening of its own utility accounts. All utility deposits of Seller
will remain the sole property of Seller and are not included in the
definition of Property. Seller will pay for all utility services to
the Improvements through the Closing Date unless such payment is the
obligation of a Tenant

     9.   Risk of Loss.
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          (a)   lf the Property is damaged by fire or other casualty
before Closing and the cost to repair such damage exceeds $150,000.00,
Buyer shall have the option, to be exercised in Buyer's sole
discretion, (i) to complete the purchase and accept the Property in
its damaged condition, in which case Buyer shall also be entitled to
receive all insurance proceeds paid or payable to Seller as a result
of the loss, or (ii) to cancel the Agreement and receive a full refund
of the Escrow Deposit.

          (b)   If the Property is damaged by fire or other casualty
before Closing, the cost to repair such damage is less than or equal
to $150,000.00, and the damage is covered in full by insurance and/or
payment by Seller, Buyer shall complete the purchase on the Closing
Date, accept the Property in its damaged condition, and be entitled to
receive all insurance proceeds paid or payable to Seller as a result
of the loss, and Seller agrees to pay to Buyer at Closing the
difference, if any, between the cost to repair the damage and the
insurance proceeds.

          (c)   If the Property is damaged by fire or other casualty
before Closing, the cost to repair such damage is less than or equal
to $150,000.00, and the loss is not covered in full by insurance
and/or payment by Seller as provided for in Subparagraph (b) above,
Buyer shall have the option, to be exercised in Buyer's sole
discretion, (i) to complete the purchase and accept the Property in
its damaged condition, in which case Buyer shall also be entitled to
receive all insurance proceeds paid or payable to Seller as a result
of the loss, or (ii) to cancel the Agreement and receive a full refund
of the Escrow Deposit, unless Seller agrees to restore the Property to
its pre-loss condition at Seller's own expense within ninety (90) days
following the date of the loss, in which case Buyer shall complete the
purchase when the Property has been restored to Buyer's reasonable
satisfaction.

     10.  Personal Property.  The Purchase Price includes the
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purchase of all Personal Property owned by Seller and located upon the
Real Property or associated with the operation of the rental business
conducted by Seller on the Real Property including, without
limitation, lobby furniture, window treatments, light fixtures, floor
coverings, cabinets, maintenance equipment, and copies of all books
and records relating to operation of the rental business conducted by
Seller on the Real Property.

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     11.  Title Insurance.  During the Inspection Period, Buyer shall
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obtain a Title Insurance Commitment for the Real Property at Buyer's
sole expense. Title to the Real Property will automatically be deemed
acceptable to Buyer if the Title Insurance Commitment shows title
to the Real Property vested in Seller and no exceptions to coverage
other than the standard exceptions to every ALTA Form B Title
Insurance Policy. Buyer and Seller agree that the law firm of
Harrison, Hendrickson & Kirkland, PA, will be the title agent and
closing agent for the Transaction.

     12.  Title Defects.  If the Title Insurance Commitment reveals
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any defects in the title to the Real Property, as determined in
accordance with the title standards established by The Florida Bar,
Buyer shall notify Seller of the title defect in writing during the
Inspection Period. Seller shall have a reasonable period (not to
exceed 180 days) after receipt of such notice in which to cure such
defects to the reasonable satisfaction of the title agent. Seller
shall diligently pursue curing the title defects, but shall not be
required to commence or prosecute lawsuits to quiet title to the Real
Property or expend more than $50,000.00 in such pursuit. If such
defects are cured by Seller, the sale and purchase of the Property
shall be closed within thirty (30) days after delivery to Buyer of
evidence that said defects have been cured. If Seller is unable to
cure said defects within a reasonable period, then Buyer shall have
the option, to be exercised in Buyer's sole discretion, to complete
the purchase and to accept title to the Real Property subject to such
defect or to notify Seller in writing that Buyer elects not to
complete the Transaction. If Buyer elects not to complete the
Transaction, all rights and liabilities of the parties hereunder shall
terminate and be of no further force and effect and the Escrow Deposit
will be returned to Buyer; provided, however, Seller shall not be
released from liability to Buyer for damages resulting from the
willful or intentional acts of Seller in creating or failing to cure
title defects as required in this paragraph.

     13.  Survey.  During the Inspection Period, Buyer may have the
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Real Property surveyed at Buyer's sole expense. In the event that the
Survey reflects an encroachment, lack of ingress and egress, or any
other reasonably unacceptable matter, then the rights of the parties
to notice, to cure, and to terminate shall be the same as for a title
defect as set forth in Paragraph 12 above.

     14.  Entry for Inspection.  Buyer and its agents shall have the
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right to enter upon any unleashed portion of the Real Property and
Improvements during normal business hours between the Effective Date
and the Closing Date to inspect such portion of the Property and for
such other purposes as Buyer or Buyer's lender may reasonably require.
Seller will use its good faith, best efforts, with reasonable advanced
notice from Buyer, to obtain entry for Buyer and its agents upon any
portion of the leased Real Property and Improvements during normal
business hours between the Effective Date and the Closing Date to
inspect such portion of the Property and for such other purposes as
Buyer or Buyer's lender may reasonably require. Buyer agrees to
indemnify and hold Seller harmless from any liability incurred as a
result of such entry, and to repair any damage or injury to the
Property caused thereby.

     15.  Closing. Unless extended by other provisions of this
          -------
Agreement, the Closing of the transaction shall occur at the office of
Escrow Agent sixty (60) days

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following the Effective Date, at such time as the parties mutually
agree. Buyer shall have the right to extend the Closing Date for up
to fifteen (15) days upon written notice delivered to Seller no less
than fifty (50) days following the Effective Date.  Possession of the
Property will be delivered to Buyer on the Closing Date subject to
the Leases.

     16.  Closing Costs.  Seller shall pay the documentary stamp tax
          -------------
on the instrument of conveyance and the cost of recording the
instrument of conveyance. Buyer shall pay all costs associated with
Buyer's first mortgage financing including, without limitation,
origination fees, documentary stamps, intangible tax, mortgagee title
insurance, and recording charges. Seller will pay the cost of
recording instruments which may be required to cure title defects, if
any. Certified, confirmed and ratified special assessment liens as of
the Closing Date shall be paid by Seller at Closing. Pending special
assessment liens as of the Closing Date will be assumed by Buyer.
Each party will pay their own attorneys fees and closing fees.

     17.  Prorations. All real property taxes levied against the Real
          ----------
Property, tangible personal property taxes levied against the Personal
Property, and all rent from Tenants shall be prorated as of the
Closing Date. If the amount of taxes for the year of Closing cannot be
determined as of the Closing Date, taxes will be prorated based upon a
good faith estimate and will be reprorated at the request of either
Buyer or Seller upon receipt of the actual tax bill for the year of
Closing.

     18.  Instrument of Conveyance.  The instrument of conveyance for
          ------------------------
the Real Property shall be a Special Warranty Deed, duly executed and
acknowledged by Seller in recordable form so as to convey to Buyer fee
simple title to the Real Property and Improvements, free and clear of
all liens and encumbrances except taxes for the current year and
zoning regulations which do not prohibit the current use of the Real
Property.

     19.  Lease Contingency.  Buyer's and Seller's obligation to
          -----------------
close on the purchase of the Property is conditioned upon Buyer and
CPA Associates agreeing to the form of a lease during the Inspection
Period for CPA Associates to continue to occupy the fifth and sixth
floor and a portion of the basement of the building located upon the
Real Property, said lease to be executed at Closing and to contain
terms and conditions mutually acceptable to Buyer and CPA Associates.
If the foregoing contingency is not timely met, Seller or Buyer shall
have the right to terminate this Agreement by written notice delivered
to the other and Escrow Agent. Upon delivery of such notice, this
Agreement shall be terminated in all respects, and Escrow Agent shall
promptly return the Escrow Deposit to Buyer.

     20.  Republic Bank Contingency.  Buyer's obligation to close on
          -------------------------
the purchase of the Property is conditioned upon Republic Bank's
tenancy of the Improvements being fully and finally terminated in all
respect and Republic Bank having fully vacated the Improvements
including removal of all personal property and signage on the exterior
of the Improvements prior to the end of the Inspection Period. Seller
shall be solely responsible for all expenses incurred to terminate the
tenancy of Republic Rank. Seller shall indemnify and hold Buyer
harmless from any losses, damages, claims, and expenses (including
attorneys' fees and court costs) incurred by Buyer and arising from

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a claim against Buyer by Republic Bank regarding Republic Bank's
tenancy of the Improvements, specifically including claims that the
tenancy was wrongfully terminated. If the foregoing contingency is not
timely met, the Closing Date shall automatically be extended until
fifteen (15) days after the contingency has been met; provided,
however, the Closing Date shall not be extended beyond July 15, 2004,
without the mutual agreement of the parties. Seller shall proceed
diligently and continuously to meet said contingency. Buyer shall have
the right to waive the contingency, in Buyer's sole discretion, and
proceed to close on the sale and purchase of the Property. Although
Seller has an obligation to and will proceed diligently and
continuously to meet the contingency set forth in this paragraph,
Buyer acknowledges that Seller is not guaranteeing that this
contingency will be met.  Seller will provide Buyer with copies of
all correspondence between Seller and Republic Bank relating to this
contingency, will provide Buyer with copies of all papers filed in
any legal action to meet this contingency, and will otherwise keep
Buyer regularly informed of Sellers efforts to meet this contingency.

     21.  Tenant's Estoppel Certificates.  No less than ten (10) days
          ------------------------------
prior to the Closing Date, Seller shall obtain and deliver to Buyer an
estoppel certificate from each Tenant in the form attached hereto as
Exhibit C. In the event Seller is unable to timely obtain no more than
two (2) of the certificates, Seller will sign a statement certifying
to the information set forth on the certificate, and the Transaction
shall proceed to Closing in accordance with this Agreement In the
event Seller falls to timely obtain and deliver more than two (2) of
the required estoppel certificates, Buyer shall have the option, to be
exercised in Buyer's sole discretion, to terminate this Agreement and
receive a full refund of the Escrow Deposit, or to delay the Closing
until ten (10) days after Seller has obtained all but two (2) of the
certificates, but in no event shall the Closing be delayed longer than
seventy (70) days. Notwithstanding the provisions of this paragraph to
the contrary, Buyer agrees that estoppel certificates from WorldCom
and Republic Bank are not required and will not be counted toward the
two certificates that Seller may fail to obtain.

     22.  Employees. Seller employs Kent Dougherty (the "Maintenance
          ---------
Manager") as the manager of the Real Property and improvements. Buyer
shall have the right, but not the obligation, to hire the Maintenance
Manager upon such terms and conditions as Buyer may determine, in
Buyers sole discretion, Buyer shall have the right to interview the
Maintenance Manager during the Inspection Period to determine whether
Buyer will offer employment to the Maintenance Manager. If Buyer
elects not to hire the Maintenance Manager, the Maintenance Manager
shall remain the employee of Seller, and Buyer shall have no
obligation to employ or compensate the Maintenance Manager.

     23.  Service Agreements. Buyer shall not be obligated to assume
          ------------------
any service agreements, vendor contracts, warranty agreements, or
other contracts or agreements relating to the maintenance or upkeep of
the Improvements (collectively the "Service Agreements"), except those
Service Agreements identified in Exhibit D attached hereto and made a
part hereof. Buyer may elect to assume any other Service Agreements if
they are assignable to Buyer. All payments and fees relating to
Service Agreements assumed by Buyer shall be prorated as of the
Closing Date.

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     24.  Closing Documents.  At Closing, Seller shall execute and
          -----------------
deliver, or cause to be executed and delivered, to Buyer the
following:

          (a)   Special Warranty Deed conveying the Real Property to
Buyer.

          (b)   Seller's Affidavit reflecting the absence of any
mechanic's liens or lien rights, stating that no work has been
performed on the Real Property which remains unpaid, that no party,
other than Seller and Tenants, are in possession of the Property, that
no party, other than Buyers has any right to purchase the Property,
and such other matters commonly included in a Seller's Affidavit.

          (c)   Settlement Statement.

          (d)   Non-foreign Affidavit, or other appropriate
certificate as required by Section 1445 of the Internal Revenue Code.

          (e)   Such written information as may be necessary for the
Settlement Agent to prepare and file the appropriate IRS Form 1099-S
pertaining to the Transaction.

          (f)   A Bill of Sale, Absolute transferring the Personal
Property to Buyer.

          (g)   Assignments of all Leases.

          (h)   Executed originals of all Leases or occupancy
agreements for Tenants occupying the Improvements.

          (i)   All security deposits and advanced rent paid by
Tenants occupying the Improvements, which may be in the form of a
credit to Buyer reflected on the Settlement Statement.

          (j)   A current rent roll.

          (k)   All keys to the Improvements.

          (l)   A letter to the Tenants signed by Seller, in a form
reasonably acceptable to Buyer notifying the Tenants that the Property
has been sold to Buyer and directing the Tenants to pay all future
rents to Buyer as instructed by Buyer.

          (m)   Assignment of any Service Agreements concerning the
Property which Buyer has agreed to assume,

          (n)   Lease referenced in Paragraph 19, executed by CPA
Associates.

     At Closing, Buyer shall execute and deliver to Seller the
following:

          (a)   Settlement Statement.

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          (b)   Such written information as may be necessary for the
Settlement Agent to prepare and file the appropriate IRS Form 1099-S
pertaining to the Transaction.

          (c)   An agreement assuming, as landlord, all of the Leases.

          (d)   Lease referenced in Paragraph 19, executed by Buyer.

     25.  Accounts Payable. Buyer will not be responsible for any of
          ----------------
Seller's accounts payable arising out of Seller's ownership of the
Real Property or operation of Seller's rental business on the Real
Property prior to Closing. Seller will not be responsible for any of
Buyer's accounts payable arising out of Buyer's ownership of the Real
Property or operation of Buyer's rental business on the Real Property
after Closing.

     26.   Sales Tax Escrow.  Pursuant to Section 212.10, Florida
           ----------------
Statutes (2003), the parties agree to establish a sales tax escrow at
Closing sufficient to pay any reasonably anticipated sales tax due
from Seller to the State of Florida for the operation of Seller's
rental business on the Real Properly (the "Sales Tax Escrow"). The
amount of the Sales Tax Escrow will be established by mutual agreement
of the parties based upon a fair estimate of the sales tax owed by
Seller as of the Closing Date. The Sales Tax Escrow will be held by
Escrow Agent. Within fifteen (15) days following the Closing, Seller
shall prepare a final return of all remaining sales tax due, and shall
deliver the return to Escrow Agent with instructions to file the
return and pay the tax due thereon from the Sales Tax Escrow to the
Florida Department of Revenue (the "Department"). In the event the
Sales Tax Escrow is insufficient to pay the full amount due and owing
to the Department, Seller shall immediately remit to Escrow Agent the
additional funds necessary to pay the sales tax in full. In the event
Seller fails to immediately deliver such additional funds, Buyer may
deliver the additional funds to Escrow Agent to assure full payment of
Seller's tax liability, in which case Seller shall be deemed in breach
of this Agreement. Neither party shall request an audit by the
Department of Seller's books and records for purposes of determining
any remaining sales tax liability of Seller. However, within ninety
(90) days following the Closing Date, Seller shall deliver to Buyer a
sales tax audit performed by a licensed independent contractor for the
Department (the "Audit"), provided the results of such Audit are not
given to the Department. Seller will be responsible for the full cost
of the Audit.  In the event the Audit shows any additional tax due,
Seller shall promptly remit such additional tax to the Department. In
the event the Sales Tax Escrow exceeds the final tax owed to the
Department, Escrow Agent will disburse the excess to Seller promptly.
The provisions of this Paragraph shall expressly survive Closing.

     27.  Seller's Affirmative Covenants.  As a material inducement
          ------------------------------
to Buyer to purchase the Property, Seller affirmatively covenants and
agrees that, between the Effective Date and the Closing Date:

          (a)   Seller will pay all taxes and assessments levied
against the Real Property prior to delinquency.

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          (b)   Seller will maintain the Property in a reasonable
manner consistent with Seller's prior practices, and will continue to
conduct until Closing the rental business on the Real Property
diligently and in substantially the same manner as such business has
previously been conducted.

          (c)   Seller will not enter into any contingent, secondary,
or "back-up" contracts, agreements, letters of intent, or options to
sell the Property or any interest therein.

          (d)   Seller will not extend any of the Leases, will not
accept rent from any Tenant more than one (1) month in advance, and
will not enter into any new leases for the Improvements without
Buyer's prior written consent, which may be withheld in Buyer's
reasonable discretion.

         (e)   Seller will keep in full force and effect, without
modification, Seller's present policies of casualty and liability
insurance.

         (f)   Seller will not dispose of any of the Personal
Property without Buyer's prior written consent, unless Seller replaces
said item of Personal Property with a substantially similar item of
Personal Property.

         (g)   Seller will not enter into any new Service Agreements
pertaining to the Property or Seller's rental business conducted on
the Real Property unless such Service Agreements can be terminated on
the Closing Date.

     If Seller has materially breathed an affirmative covenant, and
the breach is discovered:

                (i)   On or before Closing.  Buyer shall have the sole
                      --------------------
remedies, to be exercised in Buyer's sole discretion, of either (1)
terminating this Agreement, receiving a full refund of the Escrow
Deposit, being reimbursed by Seller for all of Buyers out-of-pocket
due diligence expenses paid to third parties and incurred during the
Inspection Period, and waiving all legal remedies for the breach of
any affirmative covenants made by Seller, or (2) waiving such right of
termination and all legal remedies for the breach of any affirmative
covenants made by Seller and proceeding to close the Transaction.  If
Buyer exercises option (1) above, Buyer agrees to deliver to Seller
all title insurance commitments, surveys, studies, test reports, and
inspection reports obtained by, or prepared by or for, Buyer, relating
to the Property. Buyer shall have a right to perform a final
walkthrough and inspection of the Property the day before Closing to
assure itself of Seller's compliance with and performance of this
Agreement.

                (ii)  After Closing.  Seller hereby agrees to indemnify
                      -------------
and hold Buyer harmless from any and all damages, losses, liabilities,
costs, attorney's fees, demands, claims, causes of action or suits of
any kind or nature, both to person and property, up to $100,000.00,
which may arise from a breach of affinitive covenants (b), (d), (e)
(but only if there is an insurance claim or loss arising from events
occurring on or before Closing), (f) and (g) made in this Paragraph
27, which affirmative covenants and agreement of indemnification shall
survive Closing for one (1) year only, and further

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provided that a claim under this indemnity shall be made within one
(1) year of Closing.  Buyer shall notify Seller in writing of the
assertions of such claim and the Seller shall be entitled, at its own
expense, to participate in the defense of such claim.  Notwithstanding
any provision in this Agreement to the contrary, Seller shall not be
required to pay more than a total $100,000.00, pursuant to this
Paragraph 27 and Paragraph 5.1.

     28.  Condemnation.  If, prior to Closing, all or any portion of
          ------------
the Real Property shall be condemned or taken by eminent domain by any
competent authority for any pubic or quasi-public use or purpose, or
if access to the Real Property shall be impaired by any taking, Buyer
shall have the option to cancel this Agreement. If the Agreement is
canceled, the Escrow Deposit will be refunded to Buyer and this
Agreement shall thereafter be void and of no further force or affect.

     29.  Brokerage Commission.  Seller warrants and represents that
          --------------------
Seller is represented in this Transaction by Raspberry Lane, LLC (the
"Seller's Broker"), and that Seller will be solely
responsible for paying Seller's Broker for its services in procuring
this Transaction, Buyer and Seller each warrant and represent to the
other that they have not retained the services of a real estate broker
to represent them in this Transaction except Seller's Broker, and that
no commissions or fees are due and payable as a result of the
Transaction except to Seller's Broker. Buyer and Seller each agree to
Indemnify and hold the other harmless from any claims to a real estate
commission or fee asserted against either Seller or Buyer and arising
out of the actions or conduct of the other.

     30.  Default by Buyer.  If, under the provisions hereof, Buyer
          ----------------
shall be obligated to complete the purchase of the Property but fails
to do so within the applicable period provided for Closing, Seller's
sole remedy shall be to retain the full Escrow Deposit as agreed upon
liquidated damages, the parties agreeing that actual damages resulting
from Buyer's breach are not capable of being calculated with any
reasonable degree of certainty.

     31.  Default by Seller.  If, under the provisions hereof, Seller
          -----------------
shall be obligated to complete the sale of the Property but fails to
do so within the applicable period provided for Closing, Buyer may
either (a) cancel this Agreement, in which case the Escrow Deposit
will be refunded to Buyer and all parties shall be released from all
duties and obligations hereunder, or (b) Buyer may seek specific
performance of this Agreement in addition to any other available
remedies. If Buyer elects to seek specific performance, Escrow Agent
shall continue to hold the Escrow Deposit pending receipt of mutual
written instructions from Buyer and Seller agreeing to its
disbursement, or a court order directing disbursement.  If Buyer
elects to pursue a remedy other than specific performance or
cancellation, Buyer may request a refund of the Escrow Deposit without
waiving its right to pursue its other remedies. In such event, Escrow
Agent shell notify Seller that Buyer is requesting a return of the
Escrow Deposit, and advise Seller that the Escrow Deposit will be
retuned to Buyer unless Seller provides written notification to Escrow
Agent within thirty (30) days thereafter that Seller is claiming the
Escrow Deposit pursuant to Paragraph 30 above. If such claim is timely
made by Seller, Escrow Agent will continue to hold the Escrow Deposit
pending receipt

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of mutual written instructions from Buyer and Seller
agreeing to its disbursement, or a court order directing disbursement.

     32.  Further Assurances.  Upon request of Buyer after the
          ------------------
Closing Date, Seller agrees to do, execute, acknowledge, and deliver,
or cause to be done, executed, acknowledged, and delivered, all such
further acts, deeds, assignments, transfers, conveyances, and
assurances as may be reasonably required for the assigning,
transferring, granting, assuring, and confirming to Buyer, or to its
successors and assigns, or for aiding and assisting in collecting and
reducing to possessions any or all of the assets or Property being
sold to Buyer pursuant to this Agreement, provided that the same do
not impose any obligation on Seller beyond that contemplated by this
Agreement.

     33.  Attorneys Fees and Costs.  In connection with any
          ------------------------
litigation to construe or enforce this Agreement, the prevailing party
shall be entitled to recover from the non-prevailing party all costs
incurred in such litigation, including reasonable attorney's fees,
court costs, paralegal fees, and attorneys fees incurred at trial, on
appeal, or in bankruptcy.  If more than one (1) issue or matter is
disputed and the final decision is against each party as to one or
more of the disputed issues or matters, then such costs, expenses,
charges, and attorneys fees shall be apportioned in accordance with
the monetary values of the issues or matters decided against each
party.

     34.  Time for Acceptance.  If the offer contained in this
          -------------------
Agreement is not accepted by the offeree by 5:00 p.m. on January 14,
2004, this offer shall automatically terminate.  The offeror reserves
the right to withdraw this offer at any time prior to acceptance by
the offeree and communication of such acceptance to the offeror.
35.	Assignment.  This Agreement may not be assigned by either
party without the consent of the other party.

     36.  Notice.  Any notice, demand or request required under this
          ------
Agreement shall be in writing and shall be deemed given when delivered
by hand, by facsimile, or by overnight delivery service addressed to
the parties as follows:

                Seller:              1301 Associates, L.C.
                                     Ann: Jerry Marlar
                                     1301 6th Ave., W., Suite 600
                                     Bradenton, FL 34205
                                     Phone # 941-747-4483
                                     Facsimile #: 941-747-8396

                With a copy to:      Adron H. Walker, Esq.
                                     Barnes Walker, Chartered
                                     3119 Manatee Avenue West
                                     Bradenton, FL 34205
                                     Phone #: 941-741-8224
                                     Facsimile # 941-708-3225

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                Buyer:               COAST FINANCIAL HOLDINGS, INC.
                                     Attn: Brian Peters
                                     6205 Cortez Road West
                                     Bradenton, FL 34210
                                     Phone #: 941-752-5900
                                     Facsimile #: 941-795-6161

                With a copy to:      Harrison, Hendrickson & Kirkland, PA
                                     Attn: Robert W. Hendrickson, III, Esq.
                                     1206 Manatee Avenue West
                                     Bradenton FL 34205-7518
                                     Phone #: 941-746-1167
                                     Facsimile #: 941-747-0583

     37.  Modification.  There are no other agreements, promises or
          ------------
undertakings between the parties except as specifically set forth
herein and as set forth in the Confidentiality

Agreement regarding this Agreement and Transaction. No alterations,
changes, modifications or amendments shall be made to this Agreement,
except in writing and signed by the parties hereto.

     38.  Binding Effect. This Agreement shall be binding upon and
          --------------
inure to the benefit of the parties hereto, their respective
successors and permitted assigns and, as applicable, the heirs and
legal representatives of the parties hereto.

     39.  Radon Gas.  Radon is a naturally occurring radioactive gas
          ---------
that, when it has accumulated in a building in sufficient quantities,
may present health risks to persons who are exposed to it over time.
Levels of radon that exceed federal and state guidelines have been
found in buildings in Florida. Additional information regarding radon
and radon testing may be obtained from your county public health unit.

     40.  Building Energy Efficiency Rating Disclosure.  Rating
          --------------------------------------------
Disclosure. Pursuant to Florida Statutes Section 553.996, Buyer may
have the energy efficiency rating of the Improvements determined.
Buyer hereby acknowledges that a copy of the State of Florida
Department of Community Affairs brochure on the Florida Building
Energy Efficiency Rating System has been received at the time of, or
prior to, Buyers execution of this Agreement.

     41.  Florida Contract; Venue. This Agreement shall be deemed a
          -----------------------
Florida contract and construed according to the laws of such state,
regardless of whether this Agreement is being executed by any of the
parties hereto in other states or otherwise. Venue for any legal
proceedings relating to this Agreement shall be Manatee County,
Florida.

     42.  Compliance. In the event that any date specified in this
          ----------
Agreement shall be on a Saturday, Sunday or nationally declared
holiday, then the date so specified shall be deemed to be the next
business day following such date, and compliance by such business day
shall not be deemed a default by any of the parts under this
Agreement.

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     43.  Time.  Time is of the essence of this Agreement.
          ----

     44.  Facsimile Signatures; Counterparts.  This Agreement may be
          ----------------------------------
executed in multple counterparts, each of which shall be deemed an
original and all of which will constitute a single contract provided
the counterparts are identical in all other respects.  Execution of
this Agreement may be evidenced by facsimile, and any such facsimile
shall have the same force and effect as an original

     45.  Headings.  The headings to the paragraphs used in this
          --------
Agreement are for convenience only and shall not control or affect the
meaning or construction of any of the provisions hereof.

     46.  Construction.  This Agreement is a result of the joint
          ------------
efforts of the parties and their respective legal counsel, and shall
not be construed more strongly against any party regardless of who was
more responsible for the preparation of this Agreement.

     47.  No Third Party Beneficiaries.  This Agreement is solely for
          ----------------------------
the benefit of Buyer and Seller. None of the provisions of this
Agreement shall be for the benefit of or enforceable by
any person or entity other than Buyer or Seller, and only the Buyer
and Seller shall have any rights hereunder.

     48.  Cooperation.  The parties agree to cooperate and execute
          -----------
all documents reasonably necessary to implement and carry out the
provisions of this Agreement.

     49.  Waivers.  No delay or omission to exercise any right,
          -------
power, or remedy accruing to a party on any breach or default of
another party under this Agreement shall impair any such right, power,
or remedy of the aggrieved party, nor shall it be construed to be a
waiver of any such breach or default, or an acquiescence therein, or
of any similar breach or default thereafter occurring; nor shall any
waiver of any single breach or default be deemed a waiver of any other
breach or default Any waiver, permit, consent, or approval of any kind
or character on the part of a party of any breach or default under
this Agreement, or any waiver on the part of a party of any provision
or condition of this Agreement must be in writing and be effective
only to the extent specifically set forth in such writing. All
remedies, either under this Agreement or by law, or otherwise afforded
to a party, shall be cumulative and not alternative.

     50.  WAIVER OF JURY TRIAL.  EACH PARTY HEREBY KNOWINGLY,
          --------------------
VOLUNTARILY, AND INTENTIONALLY WAIVES ANY RIGHT IT MAY HAVE TO A TRIAL
BY JURY IN RESPECT TO ANY LITIGATION (INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO ANY
CLAIMS, CROSS-CLAIMS, OR THIRD PARTY CLAIMS) ARISING OUT OF, UNDER OR
IN CONNECTION WITH THIS AGREEMENT OR THE TRANSACTIONS CONTEMPLATED
HEREIN. EACH PARTY HEREBY CERTIFIES THAT NEITHER THE OTHER PARTY, NOR
ITS REPRESENTATIVE, AGENT OR COUNSEL, HAS REPRESENTED, EXPRESSLY OR
OTHERWISE, THAT THE OTHER PARTY WOULD NOT, IN THE EVENT OF SUCH
LITIGATION, SEEK TO ENFORCE THIS WAIVER OF RIGHT TO JURY TRIAL
PROVISION. EACH PARTY ACKNOWLEDGES THAT THE OTHER PARTY HAS BEEN
INDUCED TO ENTER INTO THIS AGREEMENT BY THE PROVISIONS OF THIS
PARAGRAPH.

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     IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have executed this
Agreement, in duplicate, on the day and year indicated below the
signature of each.

Signed, sealed and delivered
In the presence of:                  1301 ASSOCIATES, L.C. - Seller

   /s/ Ronald Egger                  By:    /s/ Jerry Marlar
-------------------------------         -------------------------------
                                         Jerry Marlar, Managing Member

    [illegible]                      By:    /s/ Don Varnadore
-------------------------------         -------------------------------
                                         Don Varnadore, Managing Member
    [illegible]
-------------------------------

    [illegible]
-------------------------------
(as to Seller)                       Executed by Seller on the 13th
                                     day of January, 2004

  /s/ Niki C. Hackney                COAST FINANCIAL HOLDINGS, INC. -
-------------------------------      Buyer

  [illegible]                        By:    /s/ Brian Peters
-------------------------------         -------------------------------
(As to Buyer)                               Its:     CFO
                                                -----------------------

                                     Executed by Buyer on the 13th
                                     day of January, 2004

                     JOINDER OF ESCROW AGENT
                     -----------------------

Harrison, Hendrickson & Kirkland. PA joins in the execution of
this Agreement solely for the purpose of agreeing to serve as Escrow
Agent in accordance with Paragraph 4 of the Agreement.

Dated this  13th  day of January, 2004.

                                  HARRISON, HENDRICKSON & KIRKLAND, P.A.

                                  By:  /s/ Robert W. Hendrickson, III
                                     -----------------------------------
                                       Robert W. Hendrickson, III
                                       Vice President

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