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Florida’s consumer confidence jumps six points as housing signs improve

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Consumer confidence among Floridians surged six points to 71 in April amid indicators of flattening housing prices statewide and news that the economy has not worsened, a new University of Florida survey finds.

Filed under Business, Florida, Research on Tuesday, April 28, 2009.

UF study: Florida land values tumble in 2008; trend expected to continue through 2009

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Keeping in step with the U.S. economy, Florida land values took a major tumble in 2008, with some areas losing more than half of their 2007 worth.

Filed under Agriculture, Business, Environment, Florida, Research on Thursday, April 9, 2009.

Conference to feature 16 start-up companies created from UF research

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — The University of Florida’s Third Annual Celebration of Innovation Showcase 2009 will bring some of UF’s latest research in medicine, life science and technology to the public next week.

Filed under Business, Florida, Research on Monday, April 6, 2009.