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 |
Alan B. Levan |
Chief Executive Officer |
Date: April 13, 2011 |