CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT AUDITORS




We consent to the reference to our firm under the captions "Financial
Highlights" and "Counsel and Independent Auditors" and to the use of our report
dated February 4, 2002, which is incorporated by reference, in this Registration
Statement (Form N-1A Nos. 33-44227 and 811-06489) of Dreyfus Florida
Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund.

                                ERNST & YOUNG LLP

New York, New York
April 25, 2002