EXHIBIT 99.1

           Central Jersey Bancorp Declares Five Percent Stock Dividend


LONG BRANCH, NEW JERSEY, May 28, 2008, (NASDAQ Global Market: CJBK) - The Board
of Directors of Central Jersey Bancorp, the parent corporation of Central Jersey
Bank, N.A., recently declared a stock dividend equal to five percent (5%) of the
authorized and outstanding shares of Common Stock payable on July 1, 2008 to
shareholders of record on June 13, 2008.

James S. Vaccaro, Chairman, President and CEO commented, "In declaring this
dividend, the Board of Directors wishes to recognize and reward the loyalty and
confidence that each of its shareholders has placed in the organization. With
the strong support of its ownership, Central Jersey Bancorp has been able to
strategically expand its franchise and experience market success."

About the Company

Central Jersey Bancorp is the holding company and sole shareholder of Central
Jersey Bank, N.A. Central Jersey Bank, N.A. provides a full range of banking
services to both individual and business customers through twelve branch
facilities located in Monmouth and Ocean Counties, New Jersey. Central Jersey
Bancorp is traded on the NASDAQ Global Market under the ticker symbol "CJBK."
Central Jersey Bank, N.A. can be accessed through the internet at CJBNA.com.

Forward-Looking Statements

Statements about the future expectations of Central Jersey Bancorp and its
subsidiary, Central Jersey Bank, N.A., including future revenues and earnings,
and all other statements in this press release other than historical facts are
"forward-looking statements" within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities
Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934,
as amended. Since these statements involve risks and uncertainties and are
subject to change at any time, the companies' actual results could differ
materially from expected results. Among these risks, trends and uncertainties
are the effect of governmental regulation on Central Jersey Bank, N.A., interest
rate fluctuations, regional economic and other conditions, the availability of
working capital, the cost of personnel and technology, and the competitive
market in which Central Jersey Bank, N.A. operates.

Contacts:

James S. Vaccaro, Chairman, President and CEO; 732-571-1300
Robert S. Vuono, Sr. EVP & COO; 732-292-1600
Anthony Giordano, III, EVP and CFO; 732-923-1115