The number one reason for vacationing in Florida is to sit on the beautiful beaches, bask in the sun and frolic in the warm waters of the Sunshine State. Travel Holiday magazine voted Delray Beach as one of the top public beaches in the southeastern United States for swimming and one of the top 35 beaches in the entire country overall. Sand quality, safe waves, and water warmed by Gulf Stream currents were cited as factors contributing to their choice of Delray Municipal Beach.
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.
More than 3,000 Seminole Indians live on six reservations throughout the state of Florida: Big Cypress, Brighton, Fort Pierce, Hollywood, Immokalee and Tampa. The St. John's River is Florida's longest river (273 miles in length) and is one of the few rivers that flow north instead of south. Everglades National Park is 2,100 square miles and contains the largest mangrove forest and the slowest moving river in the world. Two birds synonymous with Florida get their pink color from the shrimp they eat. The Flamingo and the Roseate Spoonbill both turner darker and darker pink the more shrimp they eat. Florida is home to the largest breeding population of bald eagles in the lower 48 states. Islamorada in the Florida Keys is billed as the Sports fishing Capital of the World Nearby Key Largo is known as the Dive Capital of the World.
Sailfish are found nearly everywhere there is warm ocean water. However, Florida sailfishing is legendary, especially in the Fort Pierce, Miami, and Keys areas during colder months. Sailfish migrate southward as the weather chills in the north and can reach speeds up to sixty mph. The average Florida sailfish is six to seven feet in length and weights thirty to forty-five pounds. The Largemouth Bass is one of America's most-prized gamefish, and the Florida largemouth bass grow larger in Florida's warmer waters. They can reach to more than 20 inches and weigh more than 15 pounds. The Florida black bass is an elongated sunfish with an exceptionally large mouth, and has a deep notch in the dorsal fin. They can be found in quiet waters that contain plenty of vegetation. The Mockingbird is an excellent superb songbird has a pleasant lilting sound that is both varied and repetitive. They may grow to 10 inches with a 15-inch wingspan. You'll recognize them by their grayish upper portions, white undersides, and white patches on the tail and wings. The female has slightly less whiteness in its feathers than the male. The mockingbird is helpful to humans because it usually feeds on insects and weed seeds. The male and female build a nest jointly from grass and twigs usually housed in dense bushes. There are usually three to six eggs per nest, pale blue-green with brown spots. This year-round Florida resident is known for its fierce defense of the family nest. The Zebra Longwing has long black wings with distinctive thin yellow bands. The zebra longwing is found throughout the state, but is more common in south Florida, in thickets and gardens and especially in the hardwood hammocks in the Everglades National Park.
Theme park fans head to The Sunshine State every year for fun in the sun. Orlando is the center of the theme park kingdom, with the four parks of the Walt Disney World complex, Universal Studios and Islands of Adventure, SeaWorld Orlando, as well as Tampa's Busch Gardens Africa. The art deco district in Miami is home to the largest concentration of art deco architecture in the world. Miami Beach pharmacist Benjamin Green invented the first suntan cream in 1944.
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.
More than 3,000 Seminole Indians live on six reservations throughout the state of Florida: Big Cypress, Brighton, Fort Pierce, Hollywood, Immokalee and Tampa. The St. John's River is Florida's longest river (273 miles in length) and is one of the few rivers that flow north instead of south. Everglades National Park is 2,100 square miles and contains the largest mangrove forest and the slowest moving river in the world. Two birds synonymous with Florida get their pink color from the shrimp they eat. The Flamingo and the Roseate Spoonbill both turner darker and darker pink the more shrimp they eat. Florida is home to the largest breeding population of bald eagles in the lower 48 states. Islamorada in the Florida Keys is billed as the Sports fishing Capital of the World Nearby Key Largo is known as the Dive Capital of the World.
Sailfish are found nearly everywhere there is warm ocean water. However, Florida sailfishing is legendary, especially in the Fort Pierce, Miami, and Keys areas during colder months. Sailfish migrate southward as the weather chills in the north and can reach speeds up to sixty mph. The average Florida sailfish is six to seven feet in length and weights thirty to forty-five pounds. The Largemouth Bass is one of America's most-prized gamefish, and the Florida largemouth bass grow larger in Florida's warmer waters. They can reach to more than 20 inches and weigh more than 15 pounds. The Florida black bass is an elongated sunfish with an exceptionally large mouth, and has a deep notch in the dorsal fin. They can be found in quiet waters that contain plenty of vegetation. The Mockingbird is an excellent superb songbird has a pleasant lilting sound that is both varied and repetitive. They may grow to 10 inches with a 15-inch wingspan. You'll recognize them by their grayish upper portions, white undersides, and white patches on the tail and wings. The female has slightly less whiteness in its feathers than the male. The mockingbird is helpful to humans because it usually feeds on insects and weed seeds. The male and female build a nest jointly from grass and twigs usually housed in dense bushes. There are usually three to six eggs per nest, pale blue-green with brown spots. This year-round Florida resident is known for its fierce defense of the family nest. The Zebra Longwing has long black wings with distinctive thin yellow bands. The zebra longwing is found throughout the state, but is more common in south Florida, in thickets and gardens and especially in the hardwood hammocks in the Everglades National Park.
Theme park fans head to The Sunshine State every year for fun in the sun. Orlando is the center of the theme park kingdom, with the four parks of the Walt Disney World complex, Universal Studios and Islands of Adventure, SeaWorld Orlando, as well as Tampa's Busch Gardens Africa. The art deco district in Miami is home to the largest concentration of art deco architecture in the world. Miami Beach pharmacist Benjamin Green invented the first suntan cream in 1944.
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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