Investors sank $288 million into statewide companies, down 3.7%from the first quarter. But for the entire first half, Florida'spicture brightens. Venture capital investments totaled $587 millionat a pace that could surpass the $725 million in all of 1999, theCPA firm's report notes.

Among regions, South Florida leads with 12 deals valued at$136.15 million in the second quarter. Central Florida's sevendeals worth $67.3 million is next, followed by theJacksonville-Panhandle area, three deals valued at $57.5 million;and the Tampa-St. Petersburg-west hub, three deals at $27.1million.

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