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 3, 2003, 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 24, 2003