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                                  SCHEDULE 14-A
                                 (Rule 14a-101)
                     INFORMATION REQUIRED IN PROXY STATEMENT
                            SCHEDULE 14A INFORMATION

                Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the
                Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. )



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                     SEACOAST BANKING CORPORATION OF FLORIDA
                (Name of Registrant as Specified in its Charter)

      (Name of Person(s) Filing Proxy Statement, if other than Registrant)


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April 3, 2003



Dear Shareholder,

We  recently  mailed to you  proxy  materials  for the 2003  Annual  Meeting  of
Shareholders  of Seacoast  Banking  Corporation  of Florida to be held on May 1,
2003, and according to our records, your vote has not been received.

Your  shares can not be voted  unless you give your  specific  instructions  and
sign, date, and return your proxy card.

Your Board of Directors recommends a vote "FOR" all proposals.

Your vote is extremely  important.  Please vote today,  using the enclosed proxy
card and return envelope.

If you have any questions  regarding the Annual  Meeting,  please call our proxy
solicitor, Morrow & Co., Inc., at 1-800-607-0088.

Sincerely,



/s/ Dennis S. Hudson, III
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Dennis S. Hudson, III
President and Chief Executive Officer

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