The State Capital of Florida is in Tallahassee. Florida was the 27th state to enter the Union (March 3, 1845). Its nickname is The Sunshine State. It borders on Alabama, Georgia, the Atlantic Ocean and the Gulf of Mexico. Its land area is 58,660 square miles making it the 22nd largest state and the second largest (after Georgia) east of the Mississippi River, yet the state of Florida is bigger than England. It is the southernmost state in the continental United States (Hawaii is farther south). The State Song: "Old Folks at Home" was written by Stephen C. Foster (also called "Swanee River") in 1851, yet the composer had never visited the state and was not familiar with the Suwannee River. Foster's song became the official state song in 1935. The Suwannee River originates in Okeefenokee Swamp in Georgia and flows south to the Gulf of Mexico in Florida. The river separates the Florida panhandle from the rest of the state.
Jumping around the list you'll find that the Florida Panther is the most endangered of all Florida's symbols Florida Panther are large, long-tailed, pale brown cats that grow up to six feet for females and weigh up to 100 pounds, while the males can grow up to seven feet long and weigh up to 160 pounds. Its habitat is usually where there are white-tailed deer, which is the mainstay of its diet. Human population growth has been the primary threat to the panther's range and continues to diminish the quality of existing habitats. The Manatee, also called a sea cow, is a gray, waterplant-eating, gentle giant that reaches eight to 14 feet in length and can weigh more than a ton. Manatees are on the endangered species list, and their survival depends on controlling human activity, such as being struck by boats and barges. Also, the propeller blades of speeding boats can cut a manatee's hide to ribbons. Regulations have limited the speed of boats in waters populated by manatees during winter months, when more than 1,500 of the creatures swim to warm bays and rivers to avoid pneumonia and death.
The first permanent European settlement in Florida was founded by Spain in 1565 at St. Augustine. Florida was acquired from Spain as a U.S. Territory in 1821. Florida population is just under 20 million and the most populated county is Miami-Dade County with an estimated 2,500,000 people. Florida ranks favorably in terms of the tax burden placed on its residents, based on income, property and other state and local tax collections. There is no state income tax and the state sales tax is 6%. Yet, Florida's economy is the fourth largest in the United States. The tourism industry of Florida provides a major boost to the economy. Agriculture, and especially, the cultivation of oranges is an important part of Florida's economy. Citrus fruits are not native to Florida - they were brought to the area by the Spanish in the 1500's. Florida is the second largest orange grower in the World after Brazil. The citrus industry has been grown vastly since the 1800's and now Florida oranges produce most of the orange juice consumed in the U.S. The main reason is that Florida citrus is 25% heavier than other kinds of citrus due to its thinner skin and higher juice content. Note to residents who have there own trees - oranges grown on the south side of the tree are sweeter!
Spanish explorer Juan Ponce de Leon first introduced cattle to North America in Florida in 1521. Florida ranks 12th in the nation in number of beef cows. Florida is home to four of the 10 largest cow-calf enterprises in the U.S. One specialized ranch in Florida maintains the largest herd of brood cows in the United States. Nearly one-half of all Florida Agricultural land is involved in cattle production. Florida has 4 million acres of pastureland and 1 million acres of grazed woodland. Okeechobee County has more cows than it does people. Citizens of Okeechobee County own more pick-up trucks per capita than anywhere else in the country with an average of 3.2 trucks per family, which may also mean that there are more trucks than people. Palm Beach County leads the nation in the production of sugar and fresh sweet corn. It is also Florida's leading producer of rice, bell peppers, lettuce, radishes, Chinese vegetables, specialty leaf and celery. Palm Beach County produces roughly 18 percent of all sugar in the United States. It is the largest sugar-producing county in the nation and has roughly 400,000 acres of sugar cane, about 32 percent of the county's overall land.
The Orange Blossom is one of the most fragrant flowers in Florida. Millions of these white flowers add sweet perfume to the air throughout central and south Florida during orange blossom time. Orange Juice became most popular during the Second World War when scientists invented a process for making concentrated orange juice. When a frozen concentrate was developed it transformed orange juice production into a multi-billion-dollar industry. The State Wildflower is the Coreopsis and are used extensively in Florida's roadside plantings and highway beautification programs. The coreopsis is found in a variety of colors, ranging from golden to pink. The Sabal Palm is the most widely distributed palm in Florida. It grows in almost any soil and besides its landscaping beauty it is used in medicine and food. Agatized Coral. Coral is the exoskeleton of tiny ocean animals called polyps, which live in colonies attached to hard underwater surfaces. While alive, polyps combine their own carbon dioxide with the lime in warm seawater to form a limestone-like hard surface, or coral. Agatized coral occurs when silica in the ocean water hardens, replacing the lime-coral with a form of quartz known as chalcedony. The 20-30 million year process replaces one mineral with another without losing its original form. Agatized coral is found in three main Florida locations: Tampa Bay, the Econfina River, and the Withlacoochee/Suwannee river beds. Moonstone. When United States astronauts Neil Armstrong and Edwin ("Buzz") Aldrin landed on the moon on July 20, 1969, aboard the Apollo 11 spacecraft the Florida legislature honored them by adopting the moonstone as the official state gem, because all astronaut-controlled spaceflights were launched from the Kennedy Space Center in Brevard County
Naples claims to be the "Golf Capitol of the World" with more holes per capita than any other community. With more than 160 golf courses, Palm Beach County has more golf courses than any other county in the U.S. Florida boasts more golf courses (1,370 and counting) than any other state in the U.S. There are many reasons to move to Florida and some of them are: Southern Florida is one of the warmest places in the United States in winter. There is no personal income tax in Florida, and you can get homestead tax exemptions on your home. Home prices are comparatively low and when you compare the benefits of living in Florida with any other state, you'll see why Florida is the best choice. Entertaining and natural theme parks. Hundreds of miles of beautiful beaches. Active vacation lifestyle all year long. Excellent Healthcare due to the fact that Florida is a major retirement area and some of the best medical centers in the nation are here. These are just a few reasons to move to Florida, but whatever your reason, Florida is a fantastic place to live, work and play.
Jumping around the list you'll find that the Florida Panther is the most endangered of all Florida's symbols Florida Panther are large, long-tailed, pale brown cats that grow up to six feet for females and weigh up to 100 pounds, while the males can grow up to seven feet long and weigh up to 160 pounds. Its habitat is usually where there are white-tailed deer, which is the mainstay of its diet. Human population growth has been the primary threat to the panther's range and continues to diminish the quality of existing habitats. The Manatee, also called a sea cow, is a gray, waterplant-eating, gentle giant that reaches eight to 14 feet in length and can weigh more than a ton. Manatees are on the endangered species list, and their survival depends on controlling human activity, such as being struck by boats and barges. Also, the propeller blades of speeding boats can cut a manatee's hide to ribbons. Regulations have limited the speed of boats in waters populated by manatees during winter months, when more than 1,500 of the creatures swim to warm bays and rivers to avoid pneumonia and death.
The first permanent European settlement in Florida was founded by Spain in 1565 at St. Augustine. Florida was acquired from Spain as a U.S. Territory in 1821. Florida population is just under 20 million and the most populated county is Miami-Dade County with an estimated 2,500,000 people. Florida ranks favorably in terms of the tax burden placed on its residents, based on income, property and other state and local tax collections. There is no state income tax and the state sales tax is 6%. Yet, Florida's economy is the fourth largest in the United States. The tourism industry of Florida provides a major boost to the economy. Agriculture, and especially, the cultivation of oranges is an important part of Florida's economy. Citrus fruits are not native to Florida - they were brought to the area by the Spanish in the 1500's. Florida is the second largest orange grower in the World after Brazil. The citrus industry has been grown vastly since the 1800's and now Florida oranges produce most of the orange juice consumed in the U.S. The main reason is that Florida citrus is 25% heavier than other kinds of citrus due to its thinner skin and higher juice content. Note to residents who have there own trees - oranges grown on the south side of the tree are sweeter!
Spanish explorer Juan Ponce de Leon first introduced cattle to North America in Florida in 1521. Florida ranks 12th in the nation in number of beef cows. Florida is home to four of the 10 largest cow-calf enterprises in the U.S. One specialized ranch in Florida maintains the largest herd of brood cows in the United States. Nearly one-half of all Florida Agricultural land is involved in cattle production. Florida has 4 million acres of pastureland and 1 million acres of grazed woodland. Okeechobee County has more cows than it does people. Citizens of Okeechobee County own more pick-up trucks per capita than anywhere else in the country with an average of 3.2 trucks per family, which may also mean that there are more trucks than people. Palm Beach County leads the nation in the production of sugar and fresh sweet corn. It is also Florida's leading producer of rice, bell peppers, lettuce, radishes, Chinese vegetables, specialty leaf and celery. Palm Beach County produces roughly 18 percent of all sugar in the United States. It is the largest sugar-producing county in the nation and has roughly 400,000 acres of sugar cane, about 32 percent of the county's overall land.
The Orange Blossom is one of the most fragrant flowers in Florida. Millions of these white flowers add sweet perfume to the air throughout central and south Florida during orange blossom time. Orange Juice became most popular during the Second World War when scientists invented a process for making concentrated orange juice. When a frozen concentrate was developed it transformed orange juice production into a multi-billion-dollar industry. The State Wildflower is the Coreopsis and are used extensively in Florida's roadside plantings and highway beautification programs. The coreopsis is found in a variety of colors, ranging from golden to pink. The Sabal Palm is the most widely distributed palm in Florida. It grows in almost any soil and besides its landscaping beauty it is used in medicine and food. Agatized Coral. Coral is the exoskeleton of tiny ocean animals called polyps, which live in colonies attached to hard underwater surfaces. While alive, polyps combine their own carbon dioxide with the lime in warm seawater to form a limestone-like hard surface, or coral. Agatized coral occurs when silica in the ocean water hardens, replacing the lime-coral with a form of quartz known as chalcedony. The 20-30 million year process replaces one mineral with another without losing its original form. Agatized coral is found in three main Florida locations: Tampa Bay, the Econfina River, and the Withlacoochee/Suwannee river beds. Moonstone. When United States astronauts Neil Armstrong and Edwin ("Buzz") Aldrin landed on the moon on July 20, 1969, aboard the Apollo 11 spacecraft the Florida legislature honored them by adopting the moonstone as the official state gem, because all astronaut-controlled spaceflights were launched from the Kennedy Space Center in Brevard County
Naples claims to be the "Golf Capitol of the World" with more holes per capita than any other community. With more than 160 golf courses, Palm Beach County has more golf courses than any other county in the U.S. Florida boasts more golf courses (1,370 and counting) than any other state in the U.S. There are many reasons to move to Florida and some of them are: Southern Florida is one of the warmest places in the United States in winter. There is no personal income tax in Florida, and you can get homestead tax exemptions on your home. Home prices are comparatively low and when you compare the benefits of living in Florida with any other state, you'll see why Florida is the best choice. Entertaining and natural theme parks. Hundreds of miles of beautiful beaches. Active vacation lifestyle all year long. Excellent Healthcare due to the fact that Florida is a major retirement area and some of the best medical centers in the nation are here. These are just a few reasons to move to Florida, but whatever your reason, Florida is a fantastic place to live, work and play.
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