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 nine months of 2005. Earnings for the first nine months of 2005 were $2.76 million compared to $2.20 million for the first nine months of 2004, a 25% increase. For the first nine months of 2005, undiluted earnings per share were $ .83 compared to $ .67 for the first nine 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.