8-K

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) April 27, 2005

CENTERSTATE BANKS OF FLORIDA, INC.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in charter)

Florida	333-95087	59-3606741
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)	(Commission file number)	(IRS employer identification no.)

1101 First Street South, Suite 202, Winter Haven, FL	33880
(Address of principal executive offices)	(Zip Code)

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (863) 293-2600

Not Applicable

(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)

Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions (see General Instruction A.2. below):

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Item 5.02. Departure of Directors or Principal Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Principal Officers

At the annual meeting of shareholders held on April 26, 2005, CenterState Banks of Florida, Inc. (the “Company”), shareholders reelected as directors James H. White, G. Robert Blanchard, Sr., James H. Bingham, Terry W. Donley, Bryan W. Judge, Lawrence W. Maxwell, George Tierso Nunez II, Thomas E. Oakley, Ernest S. Pinner and J. Thomas Rocker.

At the regularly scheduled board meeting on April 26, 2005, immediately following the annual shareholders meeting, Mr. G. Robert Blanchard, Sr. resigned (retired) as director of the Company. Mr. Blanchard served as a member of the Company’s Audit Committee and Compensation Committee.

Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits.

(a) Exhibits:

Exhibit 99.1        G. Robert Blanchard, Sr. letter of resignation.

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SIGNATURE

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

CENTERSTATE BANKS OF FLORIDA, INC.
By:	/s/ James J. Antal
	James J. Antal
	Senior Vice President and
	Chief Financial Officer

Date: April 27, 2005

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EX-99.1

Exhibit 99.1

April 25, 2005

Mr. Ernest S. Pinner, Chairman

Mr. James H. White, Vice Chairman

CenterState Banks of Florida, Inc.

1101 First Street South, Suite 202

Winter Haven, FL 33880

Dear Ernie and Jim:

It is with great regret and considerable emotion that I confirm my resignation as a director of the CenterState Banks of Florida, Inc. at the conclusion of the Annual Meeting of the Shareholders on April 26, 2005.

My time on the board has been most rewarding and has provided one of the most satisfying experiences in my business career. Jim, you have put together a first class organization, and Ernie is doing an outstanding job as Chairman, and I have no doubt the bank will continue to grow and prosper under its current board and management leadership. While not an active participant, I will continue to be most interested and will follow the progress of the bank.

I have enjoyed my association with you, the staff, and an outstanding group of fellow directors, and all have my best wishes for the future and continued success.

Sincerely,

/s/ Bob.

G. Robert Blanchard, Sr.

Vice Chairman of CenterState Banks

of Florida, Inc.

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