Florida

Industry of Pensacola Critical to understanding the eventual development of the fishing industry in Pensacola is recognizing the city’s geographical location and land features. In Hawkshaw: Prehistory and History in an Urban Neighborhood in Pensacola, Florida, the environmental setting is laid bare. A major land shaping force in the area is the Gulf of Mexico. During the Pleistocene Era, the sea level was 300 feet lower than it is today due to “glacial episodes.” Due to the low sea level,…

Visiting Miami, Florida a few years ago was quite an experience, being able to visually perceive sundry locations, including sundry shops showed me different cultures as well as people of different ethnicities.I had never in my life encountered a place like this before, especially a place on the east side of the country. As we ambulated around I visited sundry places and met people who verbalized thoroughly different languages, then I am used to, we then came upon the most important place on the…

peace and continued her formal educational career. Janet graduated from high school with honors, made the Dean 's list Florida Community College of Jacksonville (FCCJ). She always sought knowledge from whatever source she could find, and enrolled in several merchandising courses offered by Sears. After she obtained an Associate in Science degree from (FCCJ) currently called Florida State College of Jacksonville, she was offered a job from a phone company. She was so excited about starting a…

Historically, Florida population became a boom in 1920s. During this time period, Florida was known as “Great land boom”. In the 1920s, people had time and money to invest in new land; Florida also had cooperative government system; job opportunities were high because of real estate and agricultural practice. As Florida's population continues to boom, immigration has become a major factor to Florida’s population growth. As of today, Florida is the third largest state with a population of 20…

Fifteen years ago on February 18, Dale Earnhardt -- a widely loved and respected professional driver for NASCAR -- was killed in an accident at the Daytona International Speedway. This event incited a legal battle in the state of Florida between Earnhardt’s family, local lawmakers, and journalists from the Orlando Sentinel that lasted for years over the rights that journalists have in accessing sensitive information in order to do their work. Considering the ethical codes respected by…

Miromar Lakes located in Fort Myers, Florida, it was voted the number one gated community in America! That’s where I stayed over my spring break! My aunt lives in the community, so we stayed with her. While we were there we did some amazing things. One of the activities we did was parasailing. I parasailed with my mother and sister. Parasailing is when you’re in a harness connected to a parachute, which is also connected to a boat. When the boat speeds up, you’re lifted up into the sky. While…

over one of Florida’s precious resources. This reptile is dangerous, from its unhinged jaw down to the end of its 200 pound body. With its carnivorous instinct, the python is literally eating this habitat up. Additionally, the python isn’t native to Florida or the United States. Furthermore, people are purchasing pythons as an alternative to pets. The Burmese python is threatening the Everglades ecosystem. The meat-eating Burmese python is a threat to all creature both small and large.…

Hawkeye state and the Sunshine State more commonly known as Florida. I will go over some basic statistics, the environment, and different activities of each state. I believe that it is a better option to live in Iowa and vacation in Florida due to the better education system in Iowa. Florida has a large population of 19.8 million. Florida´s population is growing rapidly due to the baby boomers hitting the retirement age. Many elders pick Florida as their home because the warm temperatures…

one considers the state of Florida there are two attributes, or defining characteristics, that automatically come to mind: Disney World and oranges. Although it may not seem this way, Disney World and oranges are actually much more closely related than meets the eye. In the case of Oranges 1, a farm full of orange groves and citrus production located at approximately 27°34'37.32"N 80°38'45.02"W, this is one of the few surviving orange groves left within the state of Florida. With forty-nine…

Miami Beach is a well-known city in Southeast Florida and a popular tourist destination. It is situated on a 7.1 square mile island where millions bombard its white sandy beaches year in and year out. Recently, Miami Beach is seen as more than a place to get a good suntan, it is an entertainment mecca for the wealthy and those who choose to wallow in the lap of luxury. Miami Beach is rated the top City Beach in Southeast Florida. This world-class beach is adorned with palm trees, fine…