Boca Raton, Florida

When I was sixteen, my family and I decided we wanted to have an adventures summer. We wanted a summer that we would remember for the rest of our life’s, which was a cruise around the Caribbean Sea. The cruise was called Carnival Cruise which took sailed from Galveston to Cayman Island then to Jamaica, following Cozumel then back to Galveston. This cruise was a seven-day, six-night travel on a ginormous cruise ship that contained over three-thousand guest, not including all the workers and…

Orlando is one of the top tourist destinations in the world, and you'll definitely enjoy this area of the Sunshine State. The reason this city is so popular is because there are so many different things that you can do and see while you are there. Whether you are visiting for the very first time or you are going back for a 2nd, 3rd, or 10th visit, here is a look at some exciting things you'll want to do on your vacation to the area. 1 - Visit Sea World. One of the best times to go to Sea World…

explorers of his time pursued. He heard of men discovering Florida and was intrigued by the resources that the south eastern region of North America obtained. De Soto made it to Florida, traveled north to Georgia, then to Alabama before coming upon the mouth of the Mississippi River. Hernando de Soto and his men became the first Europeans to travel along the river due to going on this voyage. Juan Ponce de León is the man who gave the state of Florida its name. Ponce de León originally started…

The Everglades have been one of the most beautiful National parks ever to be seen. The Everglades is one of the largest wetlands in the world. The Everglades protects more than 1.5 million acres of land. The Everglades can only be found in Florida. It is a treasure to the U.S because it is the largest tropical wilderness sites out there. The Everglades were founded in 1947 to preserve biological diversity and resources. The Everglades have a 4.6 review on the web. My experience with this…

Flyover states stretching across the Midwestern region of the United States are typically overlooked as possible destinations for travelers, stereotyped for offering nothing more than endless farms and fields. It’s within these states, however, that travelers will discover the ideal destination for a weekend getaway with the perfect balance of relaxation and adventure. Pella, Iowa This charming town in Marion County, Iowa continues to uphold the traditions of its deep Dutch roots. The village…

1. What are your greatest strengths and weaknesses? I consider myself a very committed and dedicated person. I like to put time and effort to my job in order to perform well my tasks and satisfy my clients. Also, I am not afraid to perform new tasks and learn new skills. On the other hand, I lack accounting experience since I have been working on the field for only six months now. I need to improve my software skills in order to be more efficient while entering taxpayers’ information on tax…

Escape the hustle and bustle of everyday life to Nature Coast aka “The Original Florida,” where a world of historic and natural wonders are plentiful, from numerous parks, preserves, beautiful, crystal-clear springs, rivers and estuaries, spectacular, freshwater lakes, wildlife refuges, and over 25 nature-based recreational sites. Once regarded as "the lonesome leg" of Florida, this 980,000 acres (4,000 km2) area, stretching along the Big Bend area from Apalachee Bay to Anclote Key, is the…

The month was November, with the trees changing color and the temperature becoming colder it was my favorite time of the year. Watching the leaves fall outside the window I waited for my bag at the airport baggage claim. I had flown out to Florida for the annual Anthro-Adventure Week. It is a program that invites all of the anthros in America to a week vacation somewhere different each year. This year we were taking a trip to the Bahamas on a cruise ship. My bag finally came on the rotating…

The day July the 15th marks a memorable day in my recent summer vacation with my family. The much acclaimed and desirable ‘Disney World in Orlando, Florida’ was the point of attraction. I was very excited and overwhelmed as I took all of my time and energy in preparing for this trip; I loved every moment of this wonderful experience as the memory still lingers on. Prior to this desired journey to Disney World, my sister Chelsea thought it would be a pleasant and a great idea to keep the Disney…

which alternate assessment is a better measure of student achievement. Include at least 5 scholarly references to support your claims Florida schools are based off of certain standards. Each child has to master these standards, in order to be “proficient” in the skill taught. Most students, will have no problem mastering the standards required by the state of Florida. However, some students, especially those who are special needs, or have certain disabilities, will have difficulty learning all…