FBMT First National Bancshares (FL) (MM)

First National Bancshares Inc. (Nasdaq:FBMT), a Bradenton based holding company and parent of 1st National Bank & Trust, has announced earnings for the first six months of 2005. Earnings for the first six months of 2005 were $1.93 million compared to $1.36 million for the first six months of 2004, a 42% increase. For the first six months of 2005, undiluted earnings per share were $.58 compared to $.42 (adjusted for stock dividend) for the first six months of 2004. First National Bancshares is located in Bradenton, Florida. More information can be obtained through the bank's web site at http://www.firstnbt.com, or on line through the stock symbol FBMT.