Florida

Florida — page 1
FLORIDA THE SUNSHINE STATE lorida has a long and colorful history The town of St Augustine was settled in 1565 decades before the English founded Jamestown in Virginia or the Puritans landed in Massachusetts Early Spanish settlers discovered what Native Americans already knew Florida is a land of tropical beauty with abundant natural resources and warm weather that lasts throughout the year Its pleasant climate is why it is today called The Sunshine State Florida remembers its historical roots but its modern cities bustle with activity The state attracts older people who want to relax but it is also a magnet for the young with its many amusement parks and sandy beaches Fiery space rockets compete for attention with the wildlife filled Everglades wilderness All this activity is tied together by the state's melting pot of diverse people who sway to a Latin American beat People enjoy the Calle Ocho Latin street festival held every year in Miami Florida FLORIDA