T.C. Field & Company

October 7, 2004

Lake Nona Land Company
9801 Lake Nona Road
Orlando , FL 32827


RE: Johnson Bros. Corporation
7500 Municipal Dr.
Orlando , FL 32819

Project: Lake Nona Central East-West Connector

Gentlemen:

Johnson Bros. Corporation is a highly regarded and valued client of the Seaboard Surety Company. We have had the privilege of providing their bonding needs since 1987.

We have approved projects for bonding in excess of $20,000,000 in size and accomodated an aggregate bonding capacity in excess of $80,000,000. Based on current underwriting information, we are willing to consider providing the customary Performance and Payment bonds should Johnson Bros. Corporation be awarded the above captioned project.

Naturally, the execution of any final bonds is subject to a review of the final contract terms, conditions, and financing by both our client and us.

With confidence, we can recommend Johnson Bros. Corporation.