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 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): May 7, 2004 PATRIOT TRANSPORTATION HOLDING, INC. - ----------------------------------------------------------------- (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) FLORIDA 0-17554 59-2924957 - ------------------------ ----------------- -------------------- (State or other (Commission (I.R.S. Employer jurisdiction File Number) Identification No.) of incorporation) 1801 Art Museum Drive 32207 Jacksonville, Florida - ---------------------------------------- -------------------- (Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code) Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (904) 396-5733 - ----------------------------------------------------------------- (Former Name or Former Address, if Changed Since Last Report) CURRENT REPORT ON FORM 8-K PATRIOT TRANSPORTATION HOLDING, INC. May 7, 2004 ITEM 5. OTHER EVENTS AND REGULATION FD DISCLOSURE On May 7, 2004, Patriot Transportation Holding, Inc. (the "Company") issued a press release announcing that a subsidiary of the Company closed on the sale of two parcels of property. A copy of the press release is furnished as Exhibit 99.1. ITEM 7. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND EXHIBITS (c) Exhibits. 99.1 Press Release dated May 7, 2004. SIGNATURES Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Registrant has duly caused this Current Report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized. PATRIOT TRANSPORTATION HOLDING, INC. Date: May 7, 2004 By: /s/ Ray M. Van Landingham ------------------------------ Ray M. Van Landingham Vice President, Finance and Administration and Chief Financial Officer EXHIBIT INDEX Exhibit No. - ------------ 99.1 Press Release dated May 7, 2004 issued by Patriot Transportation Holding, Inc.