Several entrepreneurs were responsible for the shaping of modern-day Florida. Following early Native inhabitants, written records about life in our state began with the arrival of the Spanish explorer Juan Ponce de León in 1513. However, other sailors may have touched...
Outside of Texas, there’s only one other state synonymous with high school football. The Sunshine State continuously produces local talent. In the most recent NFL Draft, a country-leading 37 Florida student-athletes were selected. Florida has also had at least one...
Every state is known for something specific. California has Hollywood. Colorado has ski slopes. Nevada has casinos. When it comes to our “Sunshine State,” the offerings are so widespread, it’s hard to really pin down what makes us notorious nationally. Sure, there...
A sparkling paradise located on Florida’s Gulf Coast, Clearwater is home to one of the country’s best beachside locations. To say it’s always sunny in Clearwater is an understatement. The smallest of the principal cities in the Tampa Bay Area, the Pinellas County...
Our state is known for its rich biodiversity. We have a whole outdoor industry (on both land, swamp, and sea) worth billions that fuels our local economy, enticing millions of visitors each year. Because of this, there’s a large chance of a human-animal encounter. ...
