AS FILED WITH THE SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION ON JUNE 4, 1999
SCHEDULE 14A
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MUNIVEST FLORIDA FUND
PREFERRED STOCKHOLDERS
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**IMMEDIATE ATTENTION REQUIRED**
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June 2, 1999
Dear Stockholder:
The Annual Meeting of Stockholders at the offices of Merrill Lynch Asset
Management L.P. on April 21, 1999, has been adjourned a second time to
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 23, 1999 in order to give Stockholders additional time to vote
on Item 3, consideration and approval of an amendment of Articles of
Supplementary or Certificate of Designation of your Fund. However, we are
rapidly approaching the meeting date and the Fund's records still indicate
that we have not yet received voting instructions from you. All votes are
vital no matter how many shares you hold and your shares cannot be voted
unless we receive your executed ballot or you are present at the meeting. The
Board of Trustees of your Fund believes that this proposal is in the best
interest of stockholders and recommends that you vote in favor of Item 3. Item
1, election of Trustees of your Fund, and Item 2, ratification of your Fund's
independent auditors, were approved on April 21, 1999.
For your convenience, we have established three easy methods by which to
register your vote:
1. BY PHONE: Please call Shareholder Communications Corporation
-------- toll free at 1-800-645-4519. Representatives are
available to take your vote Monday through Friday
between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 11:00 p.m. and
Saturday from 12:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. Eastern Time.
2. BY FAX: Fax your signed proxy ballot anytime to 1-800-733-1885.
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3. BY MAIL: Return your executed proxy in the enclosed postage paid
------- envelope. Please utilize this option only if methods 1
and 2 are unavailable, as we may not receive your executed
proxy by June 23, 1999.
For the reasons set forth in the Combined Proxy Statement dated March 18,
1999, your Board believes that this proposal is in the best interest of
stockholders and recommends a vote FOR Item 3.
If you have any questions regarding the meeting agenda or the execution of
your proxy, please call Shareholder Communications Corporation at
1-800-645-4519.
IF YOU HAVE ALREADY VOTED YOUR SHARES, THANK YOU FOR PARTICIPATING AND PLEASE
DISREGARD THIS NOTICE.
Thank you for your prompt attention.
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MUNIVEST FLORIDA FUND
PREFERRED STOCKHOLDERS
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**IMMEDIATE ATTENTION REQUIRED**
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June 2, 1999
Dear Stockholder:
The Annual Meeting of Stockholders at the offices of Merrill Lynch Asset
Management L.P. on April 21, 1999, has been adjourned a second time to
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 23, 1999 in order to give Stockholders additional time to vote
on Item 3, consideration and approval of an amendment of Articles of
Supplementary or Certificate of Designation of your Fund. However, we are
rapidly approaching the meeting date and the Fund's records still indicate
that we have not yet received voting instructions from you. All votes are
vital no matter how many shares you hold and your shares cannot be voted
unless we receive your executed ballot or you are present at the meeting. The
Board of Trustees of your Fund believes that this proposal is in the best
interest of stockholders and recommends that you vote in favor of Item 3. Item
1, election of Trustees of your Fund, and Item 2, ratification of your Fund's
independent auditors, were approved on April 21, 1999.
For your convenience, we have established three easy methods by which to
register your vote:
1. BY TOUCH-TONE: Please refer to the "800" number printed on your voting
------------- instruction form.
2. BY INTERNET: Visit www.proxyvote.com. Once there, enter the
----------- 12-digit control number located on your proxy card.
3. BY MAIL: Return your executed proxy in the enclosed postage
------- paid envelope. Please utilize this option only if
methods 1 and 2 are unavailable, as we may not receive
your executed proxy by June 23, 1999.
For the reasons set forth in the Combined Proxy Statement dated March 18,
1999, your Board believes that this proposal is in the best interest of
stockholders and recommends a vote FOR Item 3.
If you have any questions regarding the meeting agenda or the execution of
your proxy, please call Shareholder Communications Corporation at
1-800-645-4519.
IF YOU HAVE ALREADY VOTED YOUR SHARES, THANK YOU FOR PARTICIPATING AND PLEASE
DISREGARD THIS NOTICE.
Thank you for your prompt attention.
