Florida

The arrival of various Creek and other Muscogee people to Florida in the mid-1700s signaled the genesis of what would eventually be recognized as the Seminole tribe of Florida. These Indians settled in parts of Florida where the original, albeit much less in numbers, inhabitants of Florida still resided. Many of the Florida Indians by the time of the British arrival were trading for decades with the Spanish and its colonies to the immediate south. The Creek nation was a loose confederation of…

Destin, Florida In my opinion Florida is a good vacation spot. There may be a few bad things, but it always end up being fun. The first thing I noticed when we arrived in Destin was that all the people we talked to spoke english. I found this a little weird, because Florida is one of the top four states for immigration. The race was pretty well mixed though. There were mainly caucasians, a little less African Americans, and even less hispanics. When we went to Florida there was an even more…

This analysis compares the precipitation patterns of six different Florida locations: Marathon Shores, Pensacola, Daytona Beach, Tavernier, Chipley, and Libson. All of these locations vary geographically, ranging from the Florida Keys to the Florida Panhandle. Based on the many physical geography theories learned in class so far, it can be asserted that precipitation varies throughout the state of Florida. Indeed, there are many factors that influence precipitation levels: convection, cold…

Vacation Spots in Florida Florida is regarded by many people as one of the best and most incredible states in the United States of America for several reasons. The most important reason is the beauty and splendor it is endowed with. This state is gifted with both natural and man-made wonders, which is the reason why it is one of the favorite vacation destinations of locals and tourists from outside of the United States. In this article, you will get to know the best vacation spots in Florida…

Moving to Florida? Make Sure You Have a Spare Bedroom! Living the Florida lifestyle often means hosting houseguests or family members. After all, wouldn’t you be enticed by your grandparents’ or in-laws’ five-minute drive to the beach? If the answer is yes — and don’t tell us if it’s not — be prepared once you consider your own new Florida home. Once you’ve moved and are happily ensconced, you likely will be taking future reservations from family and friends. What’s the solution? A…

When thinking of Florida and all of the snakes, alligators, bears and countless unknown insects, it doesn’t normally draw the attention to people of various age groups as an “enjoyable” place to live in. Although there are many cons to the state and what goes on it, the pros seem to outweigh them. There may be some wild animals and temperatures, but you never have to worry about shoveling snow in the winter! Having lots of history and attractions, beautiful weather, and tons of vacation spots by…

The Perfect Vacation Ahh. . . What I would give to be back in Islamorada, Florida. Islamorada is one of the many sections of the Florida Keys. I would like to call this little piece of Earth paradise. Although I have only visited Islamorada once, it is my all-time favorite. I cannot imagine going anywhere else and falling in love like I did in the Keys. There is absolutely no place better than Islamorada, Florida. Waking up to a truly indescribable view is my idea of the perfect spot. No,…

Once seen throughout the southeastern United States, fewer than 100 Florida panthers are estimated to live in south Florida today. The current range is less than five percent of their original range across Florida, Georgia, Alabama, Mississippi, Louisiana, Arkansas, and parts of Tennessee and South Carolina. Today, the main threats are habitat loss, fragmentation, and degradation (National Park Service, n.d.). We need to recognize the signs and figure out how the stop the extinctions of today’s…

you think about Florida? Do you think about Disney? The food and restaurants?Or the beautiful parks and fun places you could see? Florida is a great place to live because of its beautiful palm trees and beaches. I go to Florida every year because it is a great vacation spot for the family and friends. For one thing, Florida especially has places to go and visit and have fun. Florida is a wonderful place to relax and enjoy yourself. First, Disney world is located in Orlando,Florida. Disney is…

Choose Your Florida Retirement Destination It’s easy to push retirement to the perimeter of our minds when life is busy with family, careers, commitments and other adult priorities. But it’s never wise to allow retirement to slip out of sight. Regardless of whether it looms sooner or later, you should consider how and where you’d like to spend it. Read on for our suggestions on choosing Florida as your retirement destination. Why Florida? Let’s assume you want to be here, or that Florida is…