Number of people who move to Florida each day – 1,000 Number of major commercial airports – 19 Number of international airports – 12 Number of deepwater ports – 14 Miles of sand beaches – 1,200 Miles of coastline – 1,800 Number of golf courses – more than 1,250 -Florida has more golf courses than [...]

The six-month hurricane season runs from June 1 through November 30 and Floridians have learned to be ready when a storm threatens the area. More Information: National Hurricane Center

Florida is known around the world for its balmy weather. The state’s mild winters have made it a haven for retirees. Summers can be long and hot with showers providing much appreciated relief during the rainy season. Coastal areas also experience gentle breezes during the summer. Average Annual Temperatures: Summer: 80.5 (F) degrees (26.9 C) [...]

Population Rank – 4th in U.S. behind California, Texas & New York Florida population estimates: Florida’s Population (2003) – 17,019,068 Florida’s Population (2002) – 16,713,149 Florida’s Population (2001) – 16,396,515 Florida’s Population (2000) – 15,982,378 Population (1990) – 12,937,926 Population (1980) – 9,746,961 Population Growth Rate (1990-2000) – 23.5% City Population Rank (2000): (Rounded to [...]

Florida History Juan Ponce de Leon discovers Florida in 1513 when he lands in NE Florida, possibly near present-day St. Augustine, to claim Florida for Spain. This is when written records about life in Florida began. First permanent European settlement is established in 1565 in St. Augustine by Spain. Florida becomes a U.S. Territory in [...]

Florida Geography Total Area – 58,560 Square Miles Land Area – 54,252 Square Miles Total Water Area – 4,308 Square Miles Rank Among States in Total Area – 22nd Length North to South – 447 Miles Width East to West – 361 Miles Distance from Pensacola to Key West – 792 Miles by Road Highest [...]

Central  Florida Counties 1. Marion - Belleview, Citra, Dunnellon, Eureka, Fort McCoy, McIntosh, Ocala, Ocklawaha, Orange Springs, Reddick, Romeo, Salt Springs, Summerfield, Weirsdale 2. Sumter - Bushnell, Center Hill, Coleman, Lake Panasoffkee, Sumterville, Oxford, The Villages, Webster, Wildwood 3. Lake - Altoona, Astatula, Astor, Bassville Park, Clermont, Eustis, Forest Hills, Fruitland Park, Groveland, Howey-In-The-Hills, Lady Lake, Leesburg, Mascotte, Minneola, Montverde, Mount [...]