FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

February 20, 2003

TAMPA — John A. Sabatini and Mark A. Becker, senior appraisal consultants with Urban Economics Inc., have been awarded the prestigious MAI professional designations by the Appraisal Institute.

John Sabatini has been with Urban Economics since 1991 and was formerly with the Joseph Blake Company in Miami. John is a 1990 graduate of Florida State University.

Mark Becker has been with Urban Economics since 1995, and was formerly with Hunnicutt Arnold Associates in Clearwater. Mark graduated from Florida State University in 1984.

Both are State Certified General Real Estate Appraisers.

According to Michael McElveen, MAI, President of Urban Economics Inc., “We are extremely proud of the accomplishments of John and Mark. Both have worked hard to achieve this goal while maintaining client relationships and performing assignments throughout the state.”

For additional information contact:

Michael A. McElveen, MAI
President
Urban Economics Inc.
810 South Sterling Avenue
Tampa, FL 33609
813-289-8844 ext. 11
www.urbaneconomics.com