NT 10-K: Notice under Rule 12b25 of inability to timely file all or part of a Form 10-K, 10-KSB, or 10-KT

U.S. SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM 12b-25

Commission File Number 333-72097

NOTIFICATION OF LATE FILING

(Check One): [X] Form 10-K/KSB [ ] Form 20-F [ ] Form 11-K [ ] Form 10-Q/QSB
[ ] Form N-SAR

For the Period Ended: December 31, 2000

[ ] Transition Report on Form 10-K
[ ] Transition Report on Form 20-F
[ ] Transition Report on Form 11-K
[ ] Transition Report on Form 10-Q
[ ] Transition Report on Form N-SAR

For the Transition Period Ended: ________________

Read attached instruction sheet before preparing form. Please print or
type.

Nothing in this form shall be construed to imply that the Commission has
verified any information contained herein.

If the notification relates to a portion of the filing checked above,
identify the item(s) to which the notification relates:

PART I
REGISTRANT INFORMATION

AMERICAN COMMUNICATIONS ENTERPRISES, INC.
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Full Name of Registrant

355 Interstate Blvd.
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Address of Principal Executive Office (Street and Number)

Sarasota, FL 34240
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City, State and Zip Code


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PART II
RULE 12b-25(b) AND (c)

If the subject report could not be filed without unreasonable effort or
expense and the registrant seeks relief pursuant to Rule 12b-25(b), the
following should be completed. (Check box if appropriate.)

(a) The reasons described in reasonable detail in Part III of this
form could not be eliminated without unreasonable effort or
expense;

[X] (b) The subject annual report, semi-annual report, transition
report on Form 10-K, Form 20-F, Form 11-K or Form N-SAR, or
portion thereof will be filed on or before the 15th calendar
day following the prescribed due date; or the subject
quarterly report or transition report on Form 10-Q, or portion
thereof will be filed on or before the fifth calendar day
following the prescribed due date; and

(c) The accountant's statement or other exhibit required by Rule
12b-25(c) has been attached if applicable.


PART III
NARRATIVE

State below in reasonable detail why the Form 10-K, 11-K, 20-F 10-Q, N-SAR or
the transition report portion thereof could not be filed within the prescribed
time period.

(Attach extra sheets if needed.)

American Communications Enterprises, Inc. (the "Company"), could not file
its Form 10-KSB for the year ended December 31, 2000 within the prescribed time
period because the Company's auditors have not completed audited financial
statements for the year ending December 31, 2000.

PART IV

OTHER INFORMATION

(1) Name and telephone number of person to contact in regard to this
notification

Matthew Veal, Chief Financial Officer
(941) 923-1949
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(Name) (Area Code) (Telephone Number)

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(2) Have all other periodic reports required under Section 13 or 15(d) of the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934 or Section 30 of the Investment Company
Act of 1940 during the preceding 12 months or for such shorter period
that the registrant was required to file such report(s) been filed? If
the answer is no, identify report(s). [X] Yes [ ] No

(3) Is it anticipated that any significant change in results of operations from
the corresponding period for the last fiscal year will be reflected by the
earnings statements to be included in the subject report or portion
thereof? [ ] Yes [X] No

If so: attach an explanation of the anticipated change, both narratively
and quantitatively, and, if appropriate, state the reasons why a reasonable
estimate of the results cannot be made.

American Communications Enterprises, Inc.has caused this notification to be
signed on its behalf by the undersigned officer, thereunto duly authorized.

Date: March 30, 2001 American Communications Enterprises, Inc.

By: /s/ Matthew Veal

Title: Chief Financial Officer

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