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UNITED STATES
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

BFC FINANCIAL CORPORATION

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Florida		001-09071		59-2022148
(State or other jurisdiction		(Commission		(IRS Employer
of incorporation)		File Number)		Identification No.)

2100 West Cypress Creek Road, Fort Lauderdale, Florida		33309
(Address of principal executive offices)		(Zip Code)

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: 954-940-4900

Not applicable

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

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Item 8.01 Other Events.

     As previously disclosed, National Bank of South Carolina (“NSBC”) commenced foreclosure proceedings related to property at Tradition Hilton Head which served as collateral for a $25 million loan made by NSBC to Core Communities of South Carolina, LLC (“Core SC”), a wholly owned subsidiary of Core Communities, LLC (“Core”). Core is an indirect wholly owned subsidiary of BFC Financial Corporation (the “Company”). Core was secondarily liable to NSBC as a guarantor for the loan, and Synovus Bank (successor by merger to NSBC) commenced an action to enforce Core’s guarantee. With Core’s concurrence, the property which served as collateral for the loan was placed under the control of a court-appointed receiver. As of September 30, 2010, the book value of the property reflected on the financial statements of the Company was approximately $35.5 million.

     On December 22, 2010, Core and Core SC, on the one hand, and Synovus Bank, on the other hand, executed agreements, including, without limitation, a Deed in Lieu of Foreclosure Agreement, which resolved the pending litigation and the foreclosure disputes between them. Pursuant to the agreements, Core SC transferred to Synovus Bank all of Core SC’s right, title and interest in and to the property which served as collateral for the loan as well as certain additional real and personal property which had a book value as of September 30, 2010 of approximately $1.0 million. Subject to certain conditions, Synovus Bank released Core and Core SC from any claims arising from or relating to the loan.

SIGNATURES

     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.