BBX Sweet Holdings Announces Plans to Open

BBX Sweet Holdings, a wholly-owned subsidiary of BBX Capital Corporation ("BBX
Capital") (NYSE: BBX), announced today its plans to open its newest Hoffman's
Chocolate retail store later this year. The new Hoffman's Chocolates retail
store will be located on Las Olas Boulevard in downtown Fort Lauderdale,
Florida.


"We are delighted with the newest, upcoming Hoffman's Chocolates retail store
and are exploring opportunities to expand and grow the Hoffman's Chocolates
retail footprint. Certainly, Fort Lauderdale is about to get a little sweeter,"
commented Jarett Levan, President of BBX Capital. 


Headquartered in Lake Worth, Florida, Hoffman's Chocolates is a manufacturer of
gourmet chocolates, with several retail locations throughout South Florida. Each
of Hoffman's confections is hand made. Its product line includes over 70
varieties of confections, which are available via its retail stores, online
distribution channels, direct shipping throughout the U.S., and at third party
retail locations nationwide. In addition to Kosher O-U chocolates, Boca Bons and
Good Fortune cookies, notable Hoffman's confections include the "Snoodle," Pecan
Carmel "Jitterbugs," the Hoffman's Holiday Wonderland, and products such as gift
baskets and chocolate covered pretzels. 


"In December 2013, BBX Sweet Holdings acquired Hoffman's Chocolates, and in
2014, we acquired Williams & Bennett, Jer's Chocolates and Helen Grace
Chocolates. Going forward, our overall strategy and goals at BBX Sweet holdings
are essentially in two streams. First, BBX Sweet Holdings continues to pursue
other acquisitions in the candy and confections industry; however, we have also
widened our horizon to include new product and branding elements, as well as
additional capabilities and synergies to compliment our legacy suite of
companies and products. Secondly, we are also working towards our goal of
collateralizing our legacy confection businesses into a more efficient,
collaborative platform by exploring distribution opportunities, production and
manufacturing synergies, and potential cost savings through collective
purchasing of raw materials including cocoa, nuts, corn syrup, and packaging
materials," Levan concluded. 


About BBX Capital Corporation: 
BBX Capital, a New York Stock Exchange listed company (NYSE: BBX), is involved
in the acquisition, ownership and management of, and joint ventures and
investments in real estate and real estate development projects as well as
investments and management of middle market operating businesses. In addition,
BBX Capital and its holding company, BFC Financial Corporation, have a 46% and
54% indirect ownership interest in Bluegreen Corporation. Bluegreen manages,
markets and sells the Bluegreen Vacation Club, a flexible, points-based, deeded
vacation ownership plan with more than 180,000 owners, over 60 owned or managed
resorts, and access to more than 4,000 resorts worldwide.


As of March 31, 2014, BBX Capital had total consolidated assets of $416.9
million, shareholders' equity attributable to BBX Capital of approximately
$304.6 million, and total consolidated equity of approximately $305.7 million.
Its book value per share was $19.03. 


For further information, please visit our family of companies:
BBX Capital: www.BBXCapital.com
Bluegreen Corp.: www.BluegreenVacations.com
Renin Corp.: www.ReninCorp.com
BBX Sweet Holdings: Hoffman's Chocolates: www.Hoffmans.com, Williams & Bennett:
www.WilliamsandBennett.com, Jer's Chocolates: www.Jers.com and Helen Grace
Chocolates: www.HelenGrace.com

RoboVault: www.RoboVault.com 
BFC Financial Corporation: www.BFCFinancial.com

About BFC Financial Corporation: 
BFC (OTCQB: BFCF) is a holding company whose principal holdings include a 52%
ownership interest in BBX Capital Corporation (NYSE: BBX) and a 54% indirect
ownership interest in Bluegreen Corporation. As of March 31, 2014, BFC had total
consolidated assets of approximately $1.4 billion, shareholders' equity
attributable to BFC of approximately $243.1 million, and total consolidated
equity of approximately $430.2 million. For more information, visit
www.BFCFinancial.com.


This press release contains forward-looking statements based on current
expectations that involve a number of risks and uncertainties. All opinions,
forecasts, projections, future plans or other statements, other than statements
of historical fact, are forward-looking statements. The forward looking
statements in this press release are also forward-looking statements within the
meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the
"Securities Act"), and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as
amended (the "Exchange Act"), and involve substantial risks and uncertainties.
We can give no assurance that such expectations will prove to have been correct.
Actual results could differ materially as a result of a variety of risks and
uncertainties, many of which are outside of the control of management. These
risks and uncertainties include the impact of economic, competitive and other
factors affecting BBX Capital and its operations, markets, products and
services, as well as others including but not limited to: that the Company may
not realize the anticipated benefits or generate profits from its investments,
acquisition transactions and/or current or future expansion plans; the risk that
the new Hoffman's retail location may not be completed on a timely basis, or as
anticipated, and may not be advantageous for BBX Capital. In addition to the
risks and factors identified above, reference is also made to the risks and
uncertainties detailed in reports filed by BBX Capital with the SEC, including
the "Risk Factors" sections thereof, which may be viewed on the SEC's website at
www.sec.gov. The Company cautions that the foregoing factors are not exclusive. 



FOR FURTHER INFORMATION PLEASE CONTACT: 

BBX Capital Contact Info:
Media contact: 
Laura Burns
Boardroom Communications
(954) 370-8999 
Email: lburns@boardroompr.com

Investor Relations: 
Leo Hinkley
Managing Director, Investor Relations Officer
954-940-5300 
Email: InvestorRelations@BBXCapital.com
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