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Florida is a peninsula located on the southern most tip on the eastern coast of the continental United States. The bodies of water surrounding the state are the Gulf of Mexico, located on the left, and the Atlantic Ocean on the right. The state is bordered by Georgia and Alabama to the north. Florida is known as the Orange state because of the abundance oranges it produces every year. The name Florida is Spanish for flowery Easter, which is referred to the Easter season. It was named by Spanish sailor Juan Ponce de Leon who landed on the state in 1513.
Florida is the fourth most populous state in America with a population of 18,251,243 people. Each month nearly 27,000 new people move to the state making Florida the third fastest growing state in the nation. Tallahassee is the capital of Florida; other top cities include Miami, Jacksonville, Tampa, St. Petersburg, Hialeah, Orlando, Ft Lauderdale and Pembroke Pines.
There are 67 counties in the state of Florida; the most popular being Dade, Volusia, Seminole, Orange, Polk, Brevard, Flagler and Osceola. Most of the time, Florida has a climate that is tropical and humid. Warm temperatures are encountered during all four seasons of the year with occasional hurricanes, tornadoes and cold fronts during the winter. The warm climate, beautiful beaches and multiple theme parks like Disney World, Sea World, Bush Gardens and Universal Studios are main reasons why Florida attracts many tourists.
Florida’s Gross Domestic Product, or GDP, in 2006 was $713.5 million making the state the fourth largest economy in America. Most of the money comes from real estate and tourism.
Sports are a major part of the culture and economy in Florida. Some popular sports teams include the Orlando Magic and Miami Heat (basketball) and the Florida Gators, Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Miami Dolphins (football). Some of the states greatest attractions include zoos and national parks. Gatorland offers a place where residents and visitors can take a closer look at the life and habitation of alligators. Bush Gardens is known for its roller coasters, but also has a safari ride where you can get an up-close feel of the wild animals of Africa. Disney’s Animal Kingdom too has shows featuring wild animals and safari rides. The Everglades are located in the southern part of Florida near Miami. The Everglades are a subtropical region that is reserved for wildlife only.
Real Estate
As of June 29, 2009 the median value of a home in Florida is $175,000 with 37,502 homes available on the market. Search Florida new homes on New Homes Section. You have access to Florida homes for sale, home builders and move-in ready homes. Use our real estate resources section to discover more information about Florida new home opportunities. Visit each home builders website for more information about their Florida homes for sale, home financing options and new home communities. Thanks for making New Homes Section a destination during your search for Florida new homes.
