Facts About Florida
Did you know that in addition to the Bald Eagle and the Armadillo, Florida is home to many types of wildlife such as the Panther, Southern Black Bear and Bobcats, and marine mammals - the Pilot Whales and Manatee? Florida ranks third behind Alaska and Michigan as the state with the most water area in the United States. In recent years, Florida has produced over 74 percent of America's oranges...Fast facts like these, and many more besides can be found on these pages.
Most of Florida has a humid subtropical climate; southern Florida has a tropical climate.
Florida was named by Juan Ponce de León, who landed on the peninsula on 2 April 1513, during Pascua Florida (Spanish for "Flowery Easter," referring to the Easter season).
The capitol of Florida is Tallahassee.
The largest city in Florida is Jacksonville.
Archaeological research indicates that Florida had been inhabited for thousands of years before any European settlements.
Florida is 361 miles (582 km) wide and 447 miles (721 km) long.
The state of Florida is made up of 17.9% water.
Britton Hill is the highest point of Florida at 345 ft (105 m).
Great Britain gained control of Florida diplomatically in 1763 through the Peace of Paris. The British divided the colony into East Florida, with its capital at St. Augustine, and West Florida, with its capital at Pensacola.
Until the mid-twentieth century, Florida was the least populous Southern state. In 1900 its population was only 528,542.
Only Alaska and Michigan are larger than Florida in water area.
Florida is host to many types of wildlife including marine mammals - Bottlenose Dolphin, Pilot Whale, Northern Right Whale and Manatee.
Florida is host to many types of wildlife including Panther, Whitetail Deer, Key Deer, Bobcats, Southern Black Bear and Armadillos.
Florida is host to many types of wildlife including Bald Eagle, Crested Caracara, Snail Kite, Osprey, Pelicans, Sea Gulls, Whooping & Sandhill Cranes, Roseate Spoonbill and Florida Scrub Jay.
Florida ranks forty-fifth in total energy consumption per capita.
Citrus fruit, especially oranges, are a major part of the economy, and Florida produces the majority of citrus fruit grown in the U.S. – in 2006, 67 percent of all citrus, 74 percent of oranges, 58 percent of tangerines, and 54 percent of grapefruit.
North-south state highways are all odd numbered, two-digit, with low numbers on the east coast and higher numbers on its west coast and in the panhandle.
East-west state highways have three digits. They are low numbered in the north, high numbered in the south.
Florida is the traditional home to Major League Baseball's spring training, and nearly 2/3 of all MLB teams still have a spring training presence in the state.
Florida is one of the most important markets for the Arena Football League. Golf, tennis and auto racing are also popular.
Many scenes for Jim Carey film, The Truman Show were shot in Northwest Florida, including Deer Point Dam, St. Andrews State Park, Destin and Panama City.
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Untouched Anna Maria Island offers tropical scenery, soft white sandy beaches and stunning sunsets. Only 7.5 miles long and less than 1 mile wide, this island with its 6 beaches is the perfect place for a peaceful family getaway.The Manatee open-air Trolley runs the length of the island and is free, making it a convenient and economical way to get around; travel to the tip of the island to see the Anna Maria Historical Society headquarters – based in a 1920s ice
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Untouched Anna Maria Island offers tropical scenery, soft white sandy beaches and stunning sunsets. Only 7.5 miles long and less than 1 mile wide, this island with its 6 beaches is the perfect place for a peaceful family getaway.
The Manatee open-air Trolley runs the length of the island and is free, making it a convenient and economical way to get around; travel to the tip of the island to see the Anna Maria Historical Society headquarters – based in a 1920s ice house – and the long-abandoned Island Jail. For a nearby excursion, try kayaking down the Little Manatee River, charter a boat to track the treasures of the sea, visit a citrus farm or the South Florida Museum – highlights include a planetarium and aquarium complex, paleontology exhibit, a children’s discovery room and daily manatee presentations.
The choice of places to eat on the island ranges from elegant waterside dining to beach cafes with steak, seafood, Tex-Mex and BBQ specialities, or it is only a short trip to dine further afield.
The villas on Anna Maria Island are close to the beaches and with the choice of shops, eating places and water sports, it offers everything for the family looking to experience the true Floridian beach life.
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Untouched Anna Maria Island offers tropical scenery, soft white sandy beaches and stunning sunsets. Only 7.5 miles long and less than 1 mile wide, this island with its 6 beaches is the perfect place for a peaceful family getaway.
The Manatee open-air Trolley runs the length of the island and is free, making it a convenient and economical way to get around; travel to the tip of the island to see the Anna Maria Historical Society headquarters – based in a 1920s ice house – and the long-abandoned Island Jail. For a nearby excursion, try kayaking down the Little Manatee River, charter a boat to track the treasures of the sea, visit a citrus farm or the South Florida Museum – highlights include a planetarium and aquarium complex, paleontology exhibit, a children’s discovery room and daily manatee presentations.
The choice of places to eat on the island ranges from elegant waterside dining to beach cafes with steak, seafood, Tex-Mex and BBQ specialities, or it is only a short trip to dine further afield.
The villas on Anna Maria Island are close to the beaches and with the choice of shops, eating places and water sports, it offers everything for the family looking to experience the true Floridian beach life.
More information on Anna Maria Island »
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Untouched Anna Maria Island offers tropical scenery, soft white sandy beaches and stunning sunsets. Only 7.5 miles long and less than 1 mile wide, this island with its 6 beaches is the perfect place for a peaceful family getaway.
The Manatee open-air Trolley runs the length of the island and is free, making it a convenient and economical way to get around; travel to the tip of the island to see the Anna Maria Historical Society headquarters – based in a 1920s ice house – and the long-abandoned Island Jail. For a nearby excursion, try kayaking down the Little Manatee River, charter a boat to track the treasures of the sea, visit a citrus farm or the South Florida Museum – highlights include a planetarium and aquarium complex, paleontology exhibit, a children’s discovery room and daily manatee presentations.
The choice of places to eat on the island ranges from elegant waterside dining to beach cafes with steak, seafood, Tex-Mex and BBQ specialities, or it is only a short trip to dine further afield.
The villas on Anna Maria Island are close to the beaches and with the choice of shops, eating places and water sports, it offers everything for the family looking to experience the true Floridian beach life.
More information on Anna Maria Island »
View our top Anna Maria Island Villa:
Anna Maria Island Beach Villas »
