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UF: Florida consumers remain mildly optimistic

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Consumer confidence among Floridians dropped one point in February to 76 from January, according to a University of Florida survey. The modest decline followed two months of rising levels of confidence in the economy.

Filed under Business, Florida, Research on Tuesday, February 28, 2012.

Study: State University System degree can mean huge boost in lifetime earnings

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — A new economic study suggests that having a degree from one of Florida’s 11 state universities can be a financial lifesaver — equivalent to more than $1 million in a worker’s lifetime earnings.

Filed under Business, Economic Impact, Florida, Research on Tuesday, February 14, 2012.

UF research: Blueberry wine has more antioxidants than many grape-based wines

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Blueberry wine can provide more potentially healthy compounds than white wines and many red wines, according to a new University of Florida study.

Filed under Agriculture, Business, Florida, Research on Wednesday, February 1, 2012.