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allowed to settle within the then Spanish owned property.

between European settlers and Native Americans.

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The state is recognized for its water sports, golf, and other outdoor sports opportunities.

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According to researchers the Paleo Indian Tribes were the original inhabitants of the state. By the time records were created for the United States, the state was inhabited

by Timucua, Apalachee, Tocobaga, Ais, and Calusa Indian Tribes.

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The population of Florida consists of 19,057,542 citizens.

The Everglades in Florida are known for its animals which include the panther, alligator, and manatee.

Juan Ponce de Leon was the first recorded explorer in the state. He arrived in 1513. He referred to the state as La Florida.

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The state became a state in 1845.

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Florida was the location for a majority of the Seminole War

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The European settler, Arellano constructed a colony in the late 1500s. Due to massive hurricanes the settlers left the peninsula until the late 1690s.

Many African slaves fled to Florida to acquire freedom.

Through the Spanish Crown the slaves became Roman Catholic and they then settled within St Augustine.

10. Americans moved into colonies within Florida after the Treaty of Versailles.

Through land grants they were

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11. In basic the Adams Onis Treaty allowed American claim of Florida after they renounced their claim to Texas.

12. The Indian Removal Act was official in 1830, which allowed the government to remove Native Americans from Florida by any means necessary.

13. The Treaty of Payne’s Landing allowed Native Americans to settle within lands beyond the Mississippi River with the agreement that they would leave Florida without further attacks. The treaty led to the Second Seminole War. 14. According to statistics, the federal government spent up to $40 million on the Second Seminole War. The war was not successful and only led to a third war against Native Americans. The wars were

unsuccessful.

15. After the Civil War, the Reconstruction led to stricter provision that disfranchised numerous African Americans and Caucasian individuals who were poor. These provisions were literacy tests, poll taxes, and even strict residency requirements.

16. The population of Florida did not experience a large boom until mid 20th century. The economy was crippled due to boll weevils that destroyed cotton crops.

17. The economy flourished after World War II. The growing access to air conditioning and low cost of living caused a major boom in the population.

18. Today the state is among the highest populated state within the southern states.

19. Florida is nicknamed the Sunshine State.

20. The per capita income for the state is $39,563.

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ATTRACTIONS Looking for something different to do this weekend outside of the average activty? Why not gas up the car and hit onw of these interesting destinations....

Mini Golf with Live Gators at Smuggler’s Cove 3815 N. Tamiami Trail, Sarasota (941) 351-6620 • Smugglersgolf.com This mini golf at Smuggler’s Cove is not your standard mini golf set up. Throughout the facility you’ll find live gators within habitats around each turn. This concept brings new meaning to the expression, “challenging game.”

World’s Largest Shuffleboard Courts 559 Mirror Lake Drive North, St Petersburg (727) 822-2083 Whether you are 20 or 80, the World’s Largest Shuffleboard Courts are an absolute must see. These well lit shuffleboards span for what seems like miles. Not only will you and your friends have a blast, but you also learn the history of the legends inducted into the Hall of Fame.

French Café Themed McDonald’s 2504 S Orange Avenue, Orlando (407) 841-9472 If you love McDonald’s, you must see these French themed McDonald’s restaurants. Each menu option boasts a French aspect such as Le Big Mac. These more upscale versions of the franchise also provide nontraditional options. These options include portobello

Boat and Trailer Racing at Orlando Speedworld 19164 East Colonial Drive, Bithlo (407) 568-5522, Speedworlddragway.com Orlando Speedworld offers a multitude of races. Within these options you’ll find the unusual boat and trailer racing competitions. These races feature trucks with attached boat trailers. The drivers pull the boat and trailers around the racetrack at top speeds, and like most racing venues, wrecks are an almost certainty.

Historic Fort Lauderdale The Stranahan House 335 Southeast 6th Avenue, Fort The Stranahan House Lauderdale, FL, 954-524-4736 Not only is Fort Lauderdale known for its beautiful beaches, but it’s a great place to visit if you love history and culture. The Stranahan House is the city’s oldest building where you can go on a walking or group tour to learn about the first days of Fort Lauderdale.

The Florida vernacular style house was once the home of Frank and Ivy Stranahan. Over the years, the house has also served as a trading post, town hall, post office and bank. Restored to its 1913 configuration, it’s a “must see” in South Florida.

The Bonnet House 900 North Birch Road, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33304, 954-563-5393 The Bonnet House Museum and Gardens is another great historical site to visit in Fort Lauderdale. This plantation-style home built in 1921 was owned by famed artist Frederic Clay Bartlett and his wife, Evelyn. The home is surrounded by tropical gardens and ponds with water bonnet lilies, making it an “oasis” in the middle of the city.

Guided tours are also offered here.

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Florida Orange Blossoms and Orange Trees The orange blossom became the state flower or floral emblem for the state of Florida in 1909. This decision was made by Concurrent Resolution. Being one of Florida’s most fragrant flowers, these white flowers spread their exotic fragrance throughout Southern Florida every year as they bloom.

The scientific name for orange blossoms and the trees on which they grow is Citrus sinenis. These

flowers are the small white blossoms found on Florida Orange Trees. These orange trees are indigenous to Southeast Asia.

These flowering trees grow up to approximately ten meters with evergreen leaves alternately arranged on these trees. These leaves are ovate in shape with up to ten centimeters crenulated margins.

Citrus trees consist of a single genus, Citrus. All members of the

Citrus family are considered berries. This also includes: lemons, limes, and grapefruits. The reason they are referred to as berries is due to their seeds, they are fleshy and soft, and are derived from one single ovary. A pip is the orange seed and the white thread like material inside its peel is the pith.

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The Bahamas: Fun in the Sun The Bahamas (officially known as the Commonwealth of The Bahamas) is a country consisting of 29 islands, 661 cays, and 2,387 islets. While the origin of the name “Bahamas” is unclear, it’s possible that it derives from the Spanish term baja mar, which means “shallow seas” or the Lucayan word for Grand Bahama Island, ba-ha-ma, meaning “large upper middle land”. The Bahamas are located in the Atlantic Ocean, north of Cuba and southeast of the United States (closest to the state of Florida). The Bahamas are made up of 700 islands sprinkled over 100,000 square miles of ocean starting just 50 miles off the coast of Florida. The archipelago, an ecological oasis featuring 2,000 breathtaking islands and cays, boasts crystal clear water with a visibility of over 200 feet.

With an estimated population of 330,000, the Bahamas is one of the most prosperous countries in the Caribbean region, relying on tourism to generate most of its economic activity. Tourism provides jobs for more than half the country’s workforce. A popular vacation spot, the Bahamas has something exciting to discover around every corner. From exploring historic plantations and forts to playing golf or relaxing on the beach, these beautiful islands offer something for everyone.

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that is believed to have originated in Puerto Rico. It is also rooted in Spanish cuisine. There are many variations of this recipe, including a Cuban version, but the main ingredients and basic steps are as follows:

The Many Flavors of Florida Florida’s cuisine is a fresh mix of Spanish and Southern flavors that continues to blend and evolve with its diverse culture, making it one of the country’s most interesting regional cuisines. From gazpacho to chowder, there are dishes that will please any palate. Cuban sandwich

shops, arroz con pollo and black beans have become commonplace.

Many other ethnic groups such as Vietnamese, Haitians, and Bahamians continue to influence the flavors of Florida.

Arroz Con Pollo is a popular dish

Heat Olive Oil Add annatto seeds for about 30–40 seconds (can be subsisted with paprika or saffron) Remove seeds Add chicken to pot and saute (chicken should be seasoned overnight in adobo) Remove chicken Add the sofrito and bay leaves Add chicken back to pot and stir together with sofrito When the sofrito starts to simmer, add rice (arborio or long grain) and coat with sofrito Add chicken broth or chicken broth with beer Bring liquid to a simmer Cook until the liquid evaporates

“Will mango and pineapple salsas outdo grits and greens?

It’s a toss-up, and a delicious one.” – The Florida Cookbook, Jeanne Voltz, Caroline Stuart

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Florida Sandhill Cranes

Florida Sandhill Cranes are considered the largest cranes in North America. The scientific name for the Florida Sandhill Cranes is Grus canadensis.

The adult Florida Sandhill Crane is completely gray during breeding season. These Sandhill cranes have a red forehead, long pointed dark bills, and white cheeks. There is not an underlining distinction among the Florida Sandhill Crane females and males based on the color of their feathers or plumage. These birds male and female look exactly alike, unlike most

bird species where the males have more aesthically pleasing coloring and plumage. Paired mates of Florida Sandhill Cranes engage in what is called unison calling, which sounds like a loud trumpeting call. These Sandhill Cranes mates stand close together and call out as if they are performing a synchronized duet. The female Florida Sandhill Cranes sound out two calls for every one call made by the male cranes. The Florida Sandhill Cranes have a wingspan that expands up to eight feet when it is completely grown. These Sandhill Cranes use thermals to

Florida’s Great Beaches Florida is graced by beaches on every side. If sun and sand is what you seek, you are most definitely in the right place.

Siesta Key Public Beach It’s just a quick jaunt from downtown Sarasota. The beaches are white and beautiful with sugar fine sand. They’re wide too, which helps to accommodate the people. This is a popular beach. This is probably the cleanest beach in the area and it’s protected by lifeguards and equipped with restrooms and snack bar. Siesta Village is close by where you can enjoy some great restaurants and beach attire is ok.

Lynn Hall Memorial Park, Ft. Myers Beach Daytona is often thought of nationally as The Party Beach, but we suggest you visit Fort Meyers Beach instead. If you are looking for a party and want to do a little mingling, this is the spot. Lots of beach bars, tourists, dives and hotel accommodations.

obtain lift, which enables them to stay aloft for long periods of time.

Migratory flocks that contain hundreds of birds, allow these birds to create clear outlines. The outlines create rising columns of thermals.

These birds fly south every winter.

Males and female Sandhill Cranes are different in their size and migratory habits.

The Florida Sandhill Crane is listed as a Threatened Species. There were only four thousand Florida Sandhill Cranes in Florida prior to the Gulf Coast oil spill. Clean up efforts continue to attempt to save the ever decreasing number of

Sandhill Cranes. The much needed habitat for Florida Sandhill Cranes is freshwater marshes which are dominated by pickerelweed and maidencane. Florida Sandhill Cranes need upland forests and grasslands. The diet of Sandhill Cranes consists of seeds, leaves, and various plant roots. To properly protect the threatened Florida Sandhill Cranes and their habitats and/or plant communities requires global action. With a combined effort of community and organizations, these cranes will have a suitable environment in which to regenerate.

Blind Pass Beach, Sanibel This beach is great for a little get-a-way. Rent one of the small cottages and take yourself and a loved one away for the weekend. This beach resort offers many restaurants.

Crescent Beach, Siesta Key Located on Siesta Key in an area called Point-of-Rocks. If you like to snorkel, you will enjoy this beach immensely. It’s shallow with lots of flat rock and the fish like to feed here. It’s not very crowded and many don’t know about this wonderful gem. Its major drawback is a lack of parking.

Manatee County Public Beach Located west of the City of Bradenton, off Manatee Ave. This is such a great family beach. The sand is white and the water is clean, calm and shallow.

There are life guards on duty, restrooms, showers, a pier for fishing, picnic area, cafe and even a gift shop.

Smathers Beach in Key West A fun beach with plenty to do. If you are the active type you will be in heaven. There are rentals for jet skies and rafts, parasailing, and windsurfing.

The water is much too calm for surfing, so there’s no need to lug your board here, but the snorkeling is great and there is a designated swim zone. It’s the longest and one of the best known beaches in Key West.

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Florida

Hikes

Withloacoochee State Forest 15003 Broad Street, Brooksville, (352)-754-6896, dep.state.fl.us The Withloacoochee State Forest spans 113,431 acres. Within this forest, you find numerous tracts, trails, and loops. Each hiking option ranges in mileage from 3 miles to up to six miles. You have the opportunity to experience the natural beauty of the forest. Visit the Visitor Center to acquire maps for the hiking areas and rules that apply.

Ocala National Forest 3199 NE Highway 315, Silver Springs, (352) 236-0288, Fs.usda.gov/ocala The Florida National Scenic Trail located at the Ocala National Forest.

The hiking trail spans 75 miles total. The trail is accessible for bikes and horses. Elevation is minimal. From the trail you view ponds, lakes, and wildlife. According to the Florida Trail Association, this hiking trail is the crown jewel of the statewide scenic trail system.

Kissimmee River National Scenic Trail 3900 Commonwealth Blvd., Tallahassee (850) 245-2157, Floridastateparks.org The Kissimmee River National Scenic Trail spans nine miles. Throughout this hiking trail you view the Kissimmee River and a vast amount of wildlife. You pass oak hammocks and pine flatlands while venturing through the trail. The trail is remote and allows for a peaceful and serene hike.

Alexander Springs Campground 49525 CR 445, Altoona, (352) 669-3522, Reserveamerica.com The Alexander Springs Campground provides a challenging hiking trail in addition to campsites. You have the option to reserve one of the 67 sites located throughout the park for $15 per night. The Florida Trail runs 84 miles. You see beautiful greenery and locale wildlife through the trail. The temperature in this area is typically 72 degrees throughout the year.

Sugarloaf Mountain Summit 20449 Sugarloaf Mountain Road, Clermont The Sugarloaf Mountain trail spans up to 39 miles and is segmented into multiple trails. The full length of the trail is included into the annual bike challenge. This area is great for hiking or riding your bike. You have access to the scenic overlook through the trail.

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• In Arizona there is a possible 25 years in prison for cutting down a cactus.

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• Jonesboro, Georgia made it illegal to say “Oh, Boy!” within the city limits.

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• It is illeagal for donkeys to sleep in bathtubs in Arizona.

• In the state of Alabama it is illegal to purchase a bag of peanuts after sunset. It is also illegal to purchase them prior to sunrise the next day.

• Men in Idaho are legally restricted from giving a loved one a box of candy weighing less than 50 pounds.

• It is illegal for anyone to dedicate any parking spaces to a patron saint of television in the city of Santa Clara, California.

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• There is a pending lawsuit against Cookie Monster in Illinois due to the violation of a law prohibiting monsters from enter Urbana’s corporate limits.

• In the state of Indiana it is illegal to take a bath during winter.

• In Iowa kisses can only last five minutes at the longest.

• It is illegal to catch fish with one’s bare hands in the state of Kansas.

• According to a law in Kentucky, citizens are legally declared sober, as long as this person can hold onto the ground.

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