Florida

Guide Note

Located in the southeastern region, the state of Florida is the United States fourth largest most populous state and is mostly one large peninsula. Known for its tropical climate, it's very popular with college spring breaks and winter get-aways.

Game Time

Home to Major League Baseball's spring training, Florida has three NFL teams, the Miami Dolphins, Jacksonville Jaguars and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, two MLB teams, the Tampa Bay Rays and the Florida Marlins. They also have two NBA teams, the Miami Heat and the Orlando Magic, two NHL teams Tampa Bay Lightning and the Florida Panthers

Tourist Attractions

Florida is home to many attractions. Families can visit Walt Disney World or Sea World and enjoy a day with rides, food and fun. Busch Gardens is a wonderful place to explore and learn about animals. Daytona Beach is a popular spring break destination.

Fast Facts

1. Capital: Tallahassee
2. Governor: Charlie Crist
3. Population: 18,089,888 (2006)
4. Founded: March 3, 1845
5. Time zones: EST and CST
6. Major cities: Miami, Orlando, Jacksonville
7. Official state items: State Bird: Mockingbird, State Flower: Orange blossom, State Tree: Sabal Palm, State Fruit: Orange, State Gem: Moonstone
8. Nickname: The "Sunshine" State

The Mahalo Top 7

1. Official Site: Florida
2. Wikipedia: Florida
3. Travel Planning: Visit Florida
4. Official Site: Government Directory
5. Official Site: City of Miami
6. Official Site: City of Orlando
7. Department of Motor Vehicles: Florida

Florida Vacation

• • Mahalo's Guide To a Miami Vacation
  • Mahalo's Guide To a Orlando Vacation
  • Mahalo's Guide To a Disney World Vacation
  • Mahalo's Guide To a Destin Vacation
• Official Tourism Site: Visit Florida
• Official Site: Florida State Parks

Florida Government

• Official Site: Government Directory
• Official Site: Your Questions Answered
• Official Site: Visitor Information
• Official Site: Florida Businesses
• Official Site: Florida Residents
• Official Site: Governor's Office
• Official Site: Florida Senate
• Official Site: Florida State Courts

Florida History

• Florida Office of Cultural and Historical Programs: Florida History
• Wikipedia: History of Florida
• Florida: History Timeline
• Florida State History Museum

Florida Geography

• Wikipedia: Big Cypress National Preserve
• Wikipedia: Biscayne National Park
• Wikipedia: Canaveral National Seashore
• Wikipedia: Dry Tortugas National Park
• Wikipedia: Ocala National Forest
• Official Site: Everglades National Park

Florida Facts and Information

• Florida: QuickFacts
• 50States.com: Florida Facts 
• US Census Bureau: Florida Census

Florida News

• Miami News: Miami-Herald
• Orlando: Orlando Sentinel
• Central Florida: CF News 13
• South Florida: Sun-Sentinel
• Topix: Florida
• MSNBC: State Ban On Gay Marriage No 'Slam-Dunk' (2007)
• Tampa Bay Business Journal: Florida Hit Hard by Medicare Payments (2007)
• Google News: Florida

Florida Blogs and Podcasts

• Political: Dark Mutterings from the Sunshine State
• Political: Florida Progressive Coalition
• Science and Space: The Flame Trench Space Blog

Florida Sports

College Sports

• Basketball: Florida Gators
• Football: South Florida Bulls
• Football: Florida State Seminoles
• Football: Miami Hurricanes

Professional Sports

• Baseball: Florida Marlins
• Football: Florida Panthers
• Basketball: Miami Heat
• Football: Miami Dolphins
• Basketball: Orlando Magic

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