Alachua Hardee Okeechobee
Baker Hendry Orange
Bay Hernando Osceola
Bradford Highlands Palm Beach
Brevard Hillsborough Pasco
Broward Holmes Pinellas
Calhoun Indian River Polk
Charlotte Jackson Putnam
Citrus Jefferson Santa Rosa
Clay Lafayette Sarasota
Collier Lake Seminole
Columbia Lee St Johns
De Soto Leon St Lucie
Dixie Levy Sumter
Duval Liberty Suwannee
Escambia Madison Taylor
Flagler Manatee Union
Franklin Marion Volusia
Gadsden Martin Wakulla
Gilchrist Miami-dade Walton
Glades Monroe Washington
Gulf
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Moving to Florida
Florida, or as it is commonly known “The Sunshine State” became the 27th state
on March 3rd 1845. It’s not hard to imagine where the nickname Sunshine state
comes from. The state is well known as having a wonderful sunny climate.
Origin of state’s name: The name Florida was bestowed upon the state in the
early 16th century by an explorer who was in the state at Easter time and
declared it the “Pascua Florida” or Flowery Easter.
Population: The states population is approximately 16 million and growing based
on the last census sin 2000. Florida is well known as a state to retire in due
to its warm climate and relatively low cost of living.
Driving
Driver’s license information, applications, testing requirements, driver’s
manuals and testing locations can all be found on the Florida Department of
Highway Safety and Motor Vehicle’ website.
http://www.hsmv.state.fl.us/
Economy: The states climate is ideal for growing citrus fruits such as oranges,
lemons and limes. Other agriculture in the state is nursery stock growing and
cattle and dairy production. The main industries are tourism, food processing
and electronic manufacture.
State Bird: State Bird: the state bird is the Mocking Bird or Turdus Polyglottus
which is characterized by its beautiful singing voice and animated movement. The
Mocking Bird is also the state bird for Arkansas and Tennessee.
State Flower: The sate flower is the fragrant and very beautiful Orange Blossom
which grows wild throughout the state.
State Song: The state song is “Swanee River”
State Reptile: The state reptile is the American Alligator
Florida- Interesting Facts
Orlando, home to Disney world attracts more visitors than any other amusement
park destination in the United States.
Cape Canaveral is home to the John F. Kennedy Space Center where may of
mankind’s greatest accomplishments have taken place.
Niceville is home to the famous Boggy Bayou Mullet Festival celebrated the third
weekend in October.
The drink Gatorade was named after the University of Florida Gators
The first mechanical refrigerator was invented in Florida in 1851
The firs suntan cream was developed in Miami Beach by a local pharmacist in
1944.
Key West has the highest average temperature over a year in the United States.
The famous Sunshine Skyway cable and concrete bridge rises well above the water
and provides drivers with fantastic views over Tampa Bay
Fort Lauderdale is often called the Venice of America because of the nearly
close to 200 miles of local waterways.
Key Largo is often called the Diving Capital of the World.
Florida– Famous People
Many famous people were born and raised in Florida and many famous people call
Florida their home today. This includes actors, athletes, authors, politicians
and entertainers. Steve Carlton and Dwight Gooden, the baseball players are from
Miami and Tampa respectively and A. J. McLean, singer with the Back Street Boys
is from West Palm Beach. Jim Morrison, singer is from Melbourne and Sidney
Poitier the actor is from Miami as is attorney general Janet Reno. Of course
David Robinson the basketball great hails from Key West.
Boca Raton
Boynton Beach
Bradenton
Cape Coral
Clearwater
Daytona Beach
Delray Beach
Fort Lauderdale
Fort Myers
Fort Pierce
Gainesville
Hialeah
Hollywood
Jacksonville
Kissimmee
Lake Worth
Lakeland
Largo
Melbourne
Miami
Miami Beach
Naples
New Port Richey
Ocala
Orlando
Panama City
Pensacola
Pompano Beach
Port Saint Lucie
Saint Petersburg
Sarasota
Tallahassee
Tampa
Vero Beach
West Palm Beach
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