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When will it end? Economic observers say Florida's downturn likely will last another year

Recession for another year, rising unemployment and $4.10-a-gallon gasoline, too? You might say this is getting to be difficult.

The questions now, at the mid-point of 2008, are: How long will these troubled economic times last? How far down will the economy go? And how many people will be able to hold on to their jobs while they wait for the economy to recover?

Here's what economic analysts say are the answers: The downturn will continue for another year, according to some of Florida's best-known economic forecasters. Joblessness could rise by as much as another half percentage point, to 6 percent, before it levels off. And the predictions point to mid-2009 as the point at which the economy begins to perk up.

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Sat Jul 05, 2008

The Washington Times

GALUPO: One gonzo star is enough

On the campaign trail in 1972, Hunter S. Thompson , the pioneering narrative journalist, spent 1 1/2 hours in a limousine with his bete noire, President Nixon.

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Fri Jul 04, 2008

South Florida Sun-Sentinel

50,000 UCF students face staff, class cuts

With enrollment expected to hit the 50,000 milestone this fall, the University of Central Florida warned Wednesday that state-ordered budget cuts will mean fewer instructors, fewer courses and more crowded ...

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Thu Jul 03, 2008

The Orlando Sentinel

Winter Park's Austin Rivers, son of Doc Rivers, commits to Gators

Terral Merritt of Bishop Moore and Austin Rivers of Winter Park stand out among Central Florida basketball talent.

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Wed Jul 02, 2008

Sunherald.com

2 from Coast ascend to Hall of Fame

On the outside, the late Irvin Favre was a rugged man with a penetrating stare to prove it.

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Mon Jun 30, 2008

SI.com

Stewart Mandel: Preview magazines love Florida, ND's TV advantage and much more

Will Colorado break through in Dan Hawkins' third season? The prospects of a Big Ten-SEC challenge on the gridiron You know that college football season must be getting closer -- or at least closer than it was ...

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Sat Jun 28, 2008

CBS SportsLine

76ers take UF's Speights at No. 16

Jun. 27--In 2007, five players from the two-time national champion Florida men's basketball team were taken in the NBA draft.

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Fri Jun 27, 2008

Hampton Roads Daily Press

Sixers get bigger with Gator addition

The 76ers saw most of the big-man candidates they coveted go unpicked through the first half of the opening round of the NBA draft on Thursday night.

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Thu Jun 26, 2008

CourierPostOnline

Sixers draft forward Speights

The Sixers were targeting a big man heading into the NBA Draft and on Thursday they got one.

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WRUF-AM Gainesville

Gators Get Football Commitment

Several recruiting service sites are reporting today that offensive lineman Nick Alajajian of Naples High School has verbally committed to the University of Florida.

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Tue Jun 24, 2008

Bizjournals

Gators hoops coming to Orlando

Gator Jam is coming to Orlando. Florida Citrus Sports and the University of Florida have inked an agreement that will bring Gator men's basketball team to the Amway Arena for a game against the University of ...

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Sun Jun 22, 2008

The Orlando Sentinel

Demps says he's confident

The 10.03-second time recent Groveland South Lake grad Jeff Demps clocked last weekend is the fastest electronically timed 100 meters ever run by a high-schooler, according to Track & Field News.

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Fri Jun 20, 2008

FloridaToday.com

Graham arrives, Simms absent

Storylines centered around who didn't -- and did -- report Tuesday, for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers three-day, mandatory minicamp.

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Wed Jun 18, 2008

Financial News & Daily Record

Chamber nears goal with help of new managerFinding out where to park, ...

Finding out where to park, getting a name tag and organizing a desk are some of the normal tasks when starting a new job, not helping to organize your company's major fundraising campaign.

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Mon Jun 16, 2008

Deseret News

Utah Jazz: Utah took Floridian by surprise

Marreese Speights was a bit surprised upon arrival in Salt Lake City. "Oh, when I came here , I expected way different than this," he said.

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Sat Jun 14, 2008

WCJB

Urban Meyer Football Camp Begins

By the end of the week, more than 1500 football players- from grade-schoolers to high school students- will pass through the practice fields at the University of Florida.

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Thu Jun 12, 2008

CBS SportsLine.com

Former Gator Speights staying in draft

Home Court: O'Connell Center Capacity: 12,000 Record: Marreese Speights will remain in the NBA Draft.

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Wed Jun 11, 2008

USA Today

Report: Speights opts to stay in draft, won't return to Florida

Florida sophomore center Marreese Speights, according to a high-ranking NBA official, has decided to turn pro rather than return for his junior year.

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Tue Jun 10, 2008

The Globe and Mail

Leak expected to join Alouettes' camp

Former Florida Gators quarterback Chris Leak didn't last long during his first CFL stop but it may not be long before he's given a second chance.

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Sun Jun 08, 2008

WRUF-AM Gainesville

Leak Signs In Canada; Sheppard To Skip Workouts

Three former University of Florida football players are making news today. Former Gator quarterback Chris Leak is playing football again; he has signed with the Cannadian Football League and will play for the ...

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