SEC Letter - Cessation of the Client-Auditor Relationship – Timely Notification from Client (6/03)

EX-99.14 OTH CONSENT 2 f8kaexhibit1612.htm CONSENT SEC Letter - Cessation of the Client-Auditor Relationship – Timely Notification from Client (6/03)

Exhibit 16

August 26, 2004

Office of the Chief Accountant

Securities and Exchange Commission

450 Fifth Street, N.W.

Washington, D.C. 20549

Commissioners:

We have read the statements made by Seacoast Banking Corporation of Florida (copy attached), which we understand will be filed with the Commission, pursuant to Item 4 of Form 8-K, as part of the Company's Form 8-K/A report dated June 24, 2004. We agree with the statements concerning our Firm in such Form 8-K/A.

Very truly yours,

PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP