EXHIBIT 23.3

               CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS

As independent certified public accountants, we hereby consent to the
incorporation by reference in this Form S-3 registration statement covering the
registration of up to 125,000 shares of common stock, of our report dated March
29, 2002 included in 21st Century Holding Company's Form 10-K for the year ended
December 31, 2002 and to all references to our Firm included in this
registration statement.

                      McKEAN, PAUL, CHRYCY, FLETCHER & CO.


Plantation, Florida,
  May 8, 2003.