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Moving to Florida

Florida is one of the most happening southern states in the U.S., and several factors such as employment, education, gorgeous weather and recreational features drive people to the state. Whether you are considering relocating to Orlando, Miami, Tampa, or any other cities of Florida, there are many factors that make moving to Florida a worthy experience. The weather, recreational and outdoors, health and medical, education and employment aspects are excellent in the state. Florida residents enjoy the outdoors and the warm climate, as well as the best hospitals and medical institutions of the nation.

Origin of State's Name: Florida was named Pascua Florida by explorer Ponce de Leon on Easter in 1513. Translation: means "Flowery Easter" or "Flowering Easter" (after Spain's "Feast of the Flowers" Easter celebration).

Capital City: The state's capital, Tallahassee, shares a deep-seated history and culture with unmatched nature and outdoor recreation. A combination of cosmopolitan flair and charming personality defines the spirit of Florida's capital city. Stretching along the Florida Panhandle, Tallahassee is a place where college town meets cultural center, politics meets performing arts and history meets nature.

Population: In 2009, Florida was home to just under 16,000,000 residents.

Driving: Driver's license information, applications, testing requirements, driver's manuals and testing locations can all be found on the Florida Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) website.

Agriculture and Industry: Major industries in Florida include tourism, electric equipment, food processing, printing and publishing, transportation equipment and machinery. State agriculture includes citrus, vegetables, nursery stock, cattle, sugarcane and dairy products.

State Bird: The mockingbird is Florida's official state bird.

State Tree: The state tree, the cabbage palmetto, is characterized by its tall (to 80 feet), straight trunk and short rounded crown.

State Flower: The orange blossom was designated Florida's state flower by Concurrent Resolution Nov. 15, 1909 Legislature. It is one of the most fragrant flowers in Florida.

State Song: Stephen C. Foster wrote Florida's state song, "The Swanee River."

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Florida - Interesting Facts:

Florida is not the southernmost state in the United States. Hawaii is farther south.
Gatorade was named for the University of Florida Gators where the drink was first developed.
May 20, 1970 Florida lawmakers passed and sent to the Governor a bill adopting the moonstone as the official state gem. Ironically, the moonstone is not found naturally in Florida.
In 1987, the Florida legislature designated the American alligator (Alligator Mississippiensis) the official state reptile.
The Florida Museum of Hispanic and Latin American Art in Coral Gables, is the first and only museum in the United States dedicated to the preservation, diffusion, and promotion of Hispanic and Latin American Art.

Florida - Famous People:
Many famous people got their start in the state of Florida, including professional baseball player Steve Carlton, singer Frances Langford, writer Zora Hurston and singer Pat Boone.

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Alachua	Hardee	Okeechobee
Baker	Hendry	Orange
Bay	Hernando	Osceola
Bradford	Highlands	Palm Beach
Brevard	Hillsborough	Pasco
Broward	Holmes	Pinellas
Calhoun	Indian River	Polk
Charlotte	Jackson	Putnam
Citrus	Jefferson	Saint Johns
Clay	Lafayette	Saint Lucie
Collier	Lake	Santa Rosa
Columbia	Lee	Sarasota
De Soto	Leon	Seminole
Dixie	Levy	St Johns
Duval	Liberty	St Lucie
Escambia	Madison	Sumter
Flagler	Manatee	Suwannee
Franklin	Marion	Taylor
Gadsden	Martin	Union
Gilchrist	Miami-Dade	Volusia
Glades	Monroe	Wakulla
Gulf	Nassau	Walton
Hamilton	Okaloosa	Washington