Exhibit 31.1
I, Alan B. Levan, certify that:
1. | I have reviewed this Annual Report on Form 10-K/A of BankAtlantic Bancorp, Inc.; and | ||
2. | Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not misleading with respect to the period covered by this report. |
/s/ Alan B. Levan | ||
Chief Executive Officer | ||
Date: April 29, 2008 |