Florida is remarkable for its citrus crop, especially the Florida orange business. The state is without a doubt the major source for commercially processed orange juice, but also produces the largest crops of grapefruit and tangerines, as well. The other key economic feature is the overabundance of theme parks and amusement parks crowded into Central Florida, around Orlando.
Miami Beach pharmacist Benjamin Green invented the first suntan cream in 1944. Old Christ Church, an Episcopal church in downtown Pensacola's historic Seville Square, is Florida's oldest church (1832). The world's first commercial airline flight occurred in Florida in 1914 between Tampa and St. Petersburg. Florida's state beverage is Orange Juice and is served daily at four Official Florida Welcome Centers. St. Petersburg/Clearwater claims to have 361 days of sunshine annually. The art deco district in Miami is home to the largest concentration of art deco architecture in the world. Pensacola's nickname is the "City of Five Flags" because throughout its history it has been under the rule of the Spanish, French, English, Americans and Confederates. Manatee County in southwest Florida is named for the gentle, slow-moving marine mammal once thought by sailors to be mermaids.
In 1937, Amelia Earhart took off from Miami for an around-the-world flight and was never seen again. There are 13,983,816 ways to combine six of those bouncing Florida lottery balls. More than 100 episodes of Sea Hunt starring Lloyd Bridges were filmed at Silver Springs between 1958 and 1961. A crypt in Key West is inscribed "I told you I was sick". The actress, Delta Burke, represented Orlando and became Miss Florida in 1974. Dick Pope, founder of Cypress Gardens, is known as the "Father of Florida Tourism."
The Everglades National Park encompasses 2,100 square miles and contains the largest mangrove forest and the slowest moving river in the world. Florida is the only state that has two rivers with the same name. There is a Withlacoochee in north central Florida (Madison County) and a Withlacoochee in central Florida. They have nothing in common except the name. Fort Meade is the oldest settlement in Polk County. It dates back to 1849 when a settlement grew up around the United States Cavalry fort during the Seminole Indian Wars. The Fred Bear Museum in Gainesville is a tribute to the accomplishments of Fred Bear a promoter of proper wildlife management and the founder of Bear Archery Company.
The first reusable spacecraft, the space shuttle Columbia, was launched on its maiden voyage on April 12, 1981 from Cape Canaveral, America's launch pad for space flights. Greater Miami is the only metropolitan area in the United States whose borders encompass two national parks. You can hike through pristine Everglades National Park or ride on glass-bottom boats across Biscayne National Park. The name Punta Gorda, which means, "fat point" when translated from Spanish. The moniker was given to the city because a broad part of the land in Punta Gorda juts into Charlotte Harbor. The harbor itself is somewhat unique, as it is the point where the Peace River meets the ocean.
Nightlife sizzles in many parts of the Sunshine State. On the east coast, the most popular nightlife spots are Miami Beach, Ft. Lauderdale (especially during Spring Break), West Palm Beach, and the other towns in that vicinity. In central Florida, the Walt Disney World complex has its Pleasure Island area, where adults can party like it's New Year's Eve each and every night. Universal's CityWalk appeals to nighttime revelers as well, with its many restaurants and bars. On the west coast, Tampa's lively Ybor City area is a favorite with the under-30 crowd, but the remainder of Gulf Coast beach towns also offer a good collection of nightclubs and other popular party spots geared towards various age groups. Florida. It's not just a destination. It's a whole new way of life. Come join the fun in the sun.
Miami Beach pharmacist Benjamin Green invented the first suntan cream in 1944. Old Christ Church, an Episcopal church in downtown Pensacola's historic Seville Square, is Florida's oldest church (1832). The world's first commercial airline flight occurred in Florida in 1914 between Tampa and St. Petersburg. Florida's state beverage is Orange Juice and is served daily at four Official Florida Welcome Centers. St. Petersburg/Clearwater claims to have 361 days of sunshine annually. The art deco district in Miami is home to the largest concentration of art deco architecture in the world. Pensacola's nickname is the "City of Five Flags" because throughout its history it has been under the rule of the Spanish, French, English, Americans and Confederates. Manatee County in southwest Florida is named for the gentle, slow-moving marine mammal once thought by sailors to be mermaids.
In 1937, Amelia Earhart took off from Miami for an around-the-world flight and was never seen again. There are 13,983,816 ways to combine six of those bouncing Florida lottery balls. More than 100 episodes of Sea Hunt starring Lloyd Bridges were filmed at Silver Springs between 1958 and 1961. A crypt in Key West is inscribed "I told you I was sick". The actress, Delta Burke, represented Orlando and became Miss Florida in 1974. Dick Pope, founder of Cypress Gardens, is known as the "Father of Florida Tourism."
The Everglades National Park encompasses 2,100 square miles and contains the largest mangrove forest and the slowest moving river in the world. Florida is the only state that has two rivers with the same name. There is a Withlacoochee in north central Florida (Madison County) and a Withlacoochee in central Florida. They have nothing in common except the name. Fort Meade is the oldest settlement in Polk County. It dates back to 1849 when a settlement grew up around the United States Cavalry fort during the Seminole Indian Wars. The Fred Bear Museum in Gainesville is a tribute to the accomplishments of Fred Bear a promoter of proper wildlife management and the founder of Bear Archery Company.
The first reusable spacecraft, the space shuttle Columbia, was launched on its maiden voyage on April 12, 1981 from Cape Canaveral, America's launch pad for space flights. Greater Miami is the only metropolitan area in the United States whose borders encompass two national parks. You can hike through pristine Everglades National Park or ride on glass-bottom boats across Biscayne National Park. The name Punta Gorda, which means, "fat point" when translated from Spanish. The moniker was given to the city because a broad part of the land in Punta Gorda juts into Charlotte Harbor. The harbor itself is somewhat unique, as it is the point where the Peace River meets the ocean.
Nightlife sizzles in many parts of the Sunshine State. On the east coast, the most popular nightlife spots are Miami Beach, Ft. Lauderdale (especially during Spring Break), West Palm Beach, and the other towns in that vicinity. In central Florida, the Walt Disney World complex has its Pleasure Island area, where adults can party like it's New Year's Eve each and every night. Universal's CityWalk appeals to nighttime revelers as well, with its many restaurants and bars. On the west coast, Tampa's lively Ybor City area is a favorite with the under-30 crowd, but the remainder of Gulf Coast beach towns also offer a good collection of nightclubs and other popular party spots geared towards various age groups. Florida. It's not just a destination. It's a whole new way of life. Come join the fun in the sun.
