Form 4
1. Hough, William R.
One Beach Drive S.E. #1002
St. Petersburg, FL 33701
2. Republic Bancshares, Inc. (REPB)
3. ###-##-####
4. 07/98
5. 08/96
6. Director and 10% Owner
Table I - Non-Derivative Securities Acquired, Disposed of, or Beneficially Owned
1. Common Stock
2. 06/01/98
3. Code X
4. 1,250 (amount), A, 8.00 (price)
5. 1,250 6. D 7.
30,508 I by Corporation (William R. Hough & Co.)
33,367 I by Corporation (William R. Hough & Co.)
3,177,591 D
29,600 I Spouse
40,000 I by Corporation (WRH Mortgage, Inc.)
5,600 I by Corporation (Royal Palm)
Table II - Derivative Securities Acquired, Disposed of, or Beneficially Owned
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/s/ William R. Hough 7/1/98