UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM 8-K

CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 OR 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

BankAtlantic Bancorp, Inc.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Florida		001-13133		65-0507804
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)		(Commission File Number)		(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)

2100 West Cypress Creek Road Ft. Lauderdale, Florida		33309
(Address of principal executive offices)		(Zip Code)

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code 954-940-5000

Not Applicable
(Former name or former address, if changed since last report.)

Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:

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Item 2.02. Results of Operations and Financial Condition

     The information in this item (including Exhibit 99.1) is being furnished pursuant to Items 2.02 and 9.01 and shall not be deemed to be “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (the “Exchange Act”) or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that section, nor shall it be deemed to be incorporated by reference in any filing under the Securities Act of 1933 or the Exchange Act. On November 15, 2010, BankAtlantic Bancorp, Inc. (the “Company”) issued a press release announcing its financial results for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2010, a copy of which is included herein as Exhibit 99.1.

Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits

99.1

Press Release dated November 15, 2010

Signature

     Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

Date: November 15, 2010