Beaches of Florida

responded by building “Castillo de la Fuerza”. In January, Spain was on war because of England, and in June Havana was captured by a British force. They left the Island in less than two years. The next year, the English and Spanish governments traded Florida for Havana. The top 10 things you can do or visit on Havana: Old Havana, Plaza de la Catedral, Plazza Vieja, Fabrica de Arte Cubano, El Morro. Much of Havana’s architecture is influenced by her four hundred years of Spanish colonial rule.…

Culture Heritage The Bahamas are an ecological oasis covering roughly 100,000 square miles, and extending 760 miles from the coast of Florida on the Northwest, and almost to Haiti on the Southeast. The Bahamas consist of more than 700 islands, cays, and islets. Only about 30 of the islands are inhabited, the most important are New Providence where the capital is located, and Grand Bahama Island, where the popular port Lucaya and city of Freeport are located. Many of the people who live in…

Deep beneath the constant turmoil of the water’s surface lies a secret that I have kept to myself. It was the summer of my first grade year when I learned of the mystery and magic that lies in the waters of Florida. Many would hesitate to believe me if I told them, but I know better. For this is the secret story of how I met a mermaid. However, my story is not as glamorous as Prince Eric’s encounter in Disney’s The Little Mermaid, nor is the story as dangerous as Harry Potter’s encounter in the…

Orlando’s vibrant nightlife scene and endless family-friendly attraction options make it a popular destination in our country. The city’s typical sultry climate, easy access to popular beaches in Florida and world-famous theme parks attract more visitors and real estate investors. No matter where you go in Orlando, you will find many intriguing neighborhood choices here. The beautiful suburbs in Orlando offer peaceful communities and a chance to people to own a home and enjoy staying with their…

It’s Autumn time in Florida, which means warm beaches, cool ocean breezes, and cold refreshing drinks. Sure, Florida may have the same weather pretty much all year long, but that doesn’t mean that we can’t enjoy a little bit of the Autumn holidays. With Halloween just around the corner, you may be looking at decorating the yard up a bit to impress or possible scare some trick-a-treaters. Sure you could throw some spiders on the porch or a skeleton in a rocking chair, but why not do something…

The Adventures to Florida It was a hot summer morning, my mom was at work, while my dad was at the house purchasing plane tickets. I had no idea that we would be going to Florida this summer. As much as I wanted to be excited I wasn’t. It was a tough decision I had to make with myself because if I wanted to be on the volleyball team I had to stay and commit to volleyball camp. The only thing that really upset me was that our trip to Florida was on the same day as volleyball camp. Having to…

amazing places and views. There's so many more things to do and discover in california. It's just a bigger more popular place rather than florida. Don't get me wrong they're both always beautifully warm all the time. Which is the best part of it all. who wouldn't want it…

coming true. It was a very humid and sunny afternoon; that's very typical in New York during the summer time. It was a big day for me, the day that I'd be moving a thousand miles away from what I called home. I felt as if I would have a better life in Florida. Growing up in New York, I wasn't the best kid in school, in the fourth grade, I was put into summer school because I didn't pass the Regents for math and reading. I remember my mom crying while reading the letter they had sent from the…

Caretta caretta, loggerhead sea turtles are one of the most abundant turtle species in the United States. The loggerhead lives in some of the most frigid waters, and typically live near the coast, frequenting North Carolina as well as Florida. These sea turtles have massive, log-like heads, and extremely strong jaws for munching on shellfish. Loggerheads are ominvores and typically masticate creatures such as horseshoe crab, mussels, clams, fish and jellyfish, while sometimes eating seaweed as…

in this paradise we call Southwest Florida. We walk the reader through eons of events that have reportedly occurred here. Our past is replete with many dramatic events that bring us to where we are today. By reviewing the past and present we offer readers a fleeting glimpse of the future. Recorded history, however, is a mosaic of interpretations, perceptions, translations and the agendas of the recorders.…