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Interest Facts<br />
About Florida<br />
1. The population of Florida consists of<br />
19,057,542 citizens.<br />
2. The Everglades in Florida are known for<br />
its animals which include the panther,<br />
alligator, and manatee.<br />
3. Juan Ponce de Leon was the first<br />
recorded explorer in the state. He<br />
arrived in 1513. He referred to the state<br />
as La Florida.<br />
4. The state became a state in 1845.<br />
5. Florida was the location for a majority<br />
of the Seminole War between European<br />
settlers and Native Americans.<br />
6. The state is recognized for its water<br />
sports, golf, and other outdoor sports<br />
opportunities.<br />
7. According to researchers the Paleo<br />
Indian Tribes were the original<br />
inhabitants of the state. By the time<br />
records were created for the United<br />
States, the state was inhabited by<br />
Timucua, Apalachee, Tocobaga, Ais,<br />
and Calusa Indian Tribes.<br />
8. The European settler, Arellano<br />
constructed a colony in the late 1500s.<br />
Due to massive hurricanes the settlers<br />
left the peninsula until the late 1690s.<br />
9. Many African slaves fled to Florida to<br />
acquire freedom. Through the Spanish<br />
Crown the slaves became Roman<br />
Catholic and they then settled within St<br />
Augustine.<br />
10. Americans moved into colonies within<br />
Florida after the Treaty of Versailles.<br />
Through land grants they were allowed<br />
to settle within the then Spanish owned<br />
property.<br />
11. In basic the Adams Onis Treaty allowed<br />
American claim of Florida after they<br />
renounced their claim to Texas.<br />
12. The Indian Removal Act was official in<br />
1830, which allowed the government to<br />
remove Native Americans from Florida<br />
by any means necessary.<br />
13. The Treaty of Payne’s Landing allowed<br />
Native Americans to settle within lands<br />
beyond the Mississippi River with the<br />
agreement that they would leave<br />
Florida without further attacks. The treaty<br />
led to the Second Seminole War.<br />
14. According to statistics, the federal<br />
government spent up to $40 million on<br />
the Second Seminole War. The war was<br />
not successful and only led to a third<br />
war against Native Americans. The wars<br />
were unsuccessful.<br />
15. After the Civil War, the Reconstruction<br />
led to stricter provision that disfranchised<br />
numerous African Americans and<br />
Caucasian individuals who were poor.<br />
These provisions were literacy tests,<br />
poll taxes, and even strict residency<br />
requirements.<br />
16. The population of Florida did not<br />
experience a large boom until mid 20th<br />
century. The economy was crippled<br />
due to boll weevils that destroyed<br />
cotton crops.<br />
17. The economy flourished after<br />
World War II. The growing access<br />
to air conditioning and low cost of<br />
living caused a major boom in the<br />
population.<br />
18. Today the state is among the highest<br />
populated state within the southern<br />
states.<br />
19. Florida is nicknamed the Sunshine State.<br />
20. The per capita income for the state is<br />
$39,563.<br />
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NASA’s Kennedy<br />
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shows, films, and a mock-up of an actual<br />
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Busch Gardens Tampa Bay<br />
3605 E. Bougainvillea Avenue, Tampa<br />
(888) 800-5447<br />
Busch Gardens is an exceptional theme park<br />
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advantage of bringing you to the head of<br />
the long lines. Ticket packages are available<br />
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Sea World<br />
7007 SeaWorld Dr., <strong>Orlando</strong>, (407) 351-3600<br />
Sea World is the best locale to experience<br />
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Throughout the park you find rides, attractions,<br />
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well as dolphins and other sea animals.<br />
Daytona<br />
International Speedway<br />
1801 W. International Speedway Blvd<br />
Daytona Beach, (800) Pit-SHOP<br />
Daytona International Speedway spans<br />
almost 500 acres in size. The speedway<br />
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known as the Lady in Black. The track is<br />
considered one of the most difficult tracks<br />
within the NASCAR series. The sports center<br />
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through other racing series.<br />
Historic Saint Augustine<br />
St. Augustine<br />
Saint Augustine is considered the oldest<br />
city in the country as it was established<br />
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opportunities. Visitors enjoy sight seeing<br />
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Odd Attractions<br />
Mini Golf with Live Gators at<br />
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3815 N. Tamiami Trail, Sarasota,<br />
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This mini golf at Smuggler’s Cove is<br />
not your standard mini golf set up.<br />
Throughout the facility you’ll find live<br />
gators within habitats around each<br />
turn. This concept brings new meaning<br />
to the expression, “challenging game.”<br />
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559 Mirror Lake Drive North,<br />
St Petersburg • (727) 822-2083<br />
Whether you are 20 or 80, the World’s<br />
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