Florida is known as the Sunshine State, with warm weather and blue skies you can enjoy year round the pleasures Florida has to offer. With beautiful beaches and local hospitality it's no wonder Florida is a growing state. Whether you live in the North, South, East, West or Coastal regions of Florida, you can be sure to have the very best.
Florida is home to some of the most famous attractions including, Walt Disney World, Busch Gardens, The Everglades, Epcot Center, Daytona USA, Universal Studios, SeaWorld, Cypress Gardens, U.S. Astronaut Hall of Fame and much more. There is so much to do in Florida it's endless.
Florida is the fourth most populated state with an estimated 14.4 million people and that figure is growing everyday. The majority of Floridians living here are in the 25-44 year age bracket, with the average age of 37.8 years.
Employement opportunities abound in Florida, with one of the most rapid growing markets in the nation.
Click on the sites below for great employment referece.
Florida Jobs.com
Florida Employment Statistics
There is so much information on Florida that we have broken it down by regions to help you search for your individual needs.
Northwest
From true Southern Hospitality to Emerald Beaches and White sand Northwest Florida has it all. Aside from the famous beaches Northwest also claims some of the most beautiful lakes, bays and rivers for your pleasure. You will find 18 small beach towns here, including popular Seaside.
For the sports minded, they will find picturesque bike trails, world class fishing, snorkling, diving, boating and beachcombing to keep them active. Please click on some of the Northwest Sites for more information.
The Arts Council
Florida Employment Statistics
Beb & Breakfast Inns
Northwest Visitor Guide
Alachua
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North Central
Home to the simple life. North Central is made up of rustic towns along an undeveloped coastline that the locals call some of the best fishing available. Unlike Northwest Florida, white sandy beaches are replaced by shallow saltwater esturies, which makes fishing a favorite pastime. There is also plenty of other easy living activities including, canoeing, boating, summer-time scalloping and for you antique fanatics, you can go to the town of Havana which claims fame to the "antique capital of North Florida".
Along the way you will also find pristine rivers, freshwater springs,rolling hills, magnolia trees and roads of lush greenery. So if you want to live in a area were rocking on the front porch and watching the kids catch fire flies is your idea of the good life, then North Central is where to begin. Please click below for some helpful links.
Steinhatchee Landing Resort
Museum of Art/Tallahassee & Odyssey Science Center
Alachua County Visitors & Convention Bureau
Jacksonville
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Northeast
The nations oldest continuously occupied European city, St. Augustine is just one of the many historic areas located within the region. You can stay on beautiful Amelia Island and tour the restored historic district of Fernandina Beach, the only incorporated city on the island. Off the island you will find many towns with their individual attractions and miles of beaches. One of the towns, Jacksonville offers miles of sandy white beaches, and a lively waterfront marketplace with two riverwalks,
The sport of the region tends to be golf. If you are looking for a golfers paradise, this is your home. There is a wide range of courses here, from the very upscale, The Ponte Vedre Inn & Club which offers first class greens, to the regular pick up game and everything in between. Of course, there is also plenty of other outdoor activities including, hiking, kayaking, biking and just plain strolling the cobbled walks of the historic towns. Please use the links below to find out more about this region.
Ponte Vedra & The Beaches
Alhambra Dinner Theatre
Spanish Quarter Village
Amelia Island Museum
Fort Pierce
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Central East
This region has it all. If your into autoracing, motorcycles, surfing you name it Central East Florida has it. From the hussle and bussle of Daytona Beach to the picturesque beaches of Sebastian south and Port St. Lucie there are enough beaches for every mood.
For the space buffs we have the Kennedy Space Center and the U.S. Astronaut Hall of fame. The surfers have Cocoa Beach and the nature lovers have many wildlife centers. Central East Florida is also located within a short distance to Orlando, which we all know is home to some of the greatest theme parks in the world. Please use the links below for more information on this region.
Kennedy Space Center
Cocoa Beach Chamber of Commerce
Daytona Beach Visitors Bureau
City of Melbourne
Universal Studio
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Central
Do you want to have fun? Well Central Florida is home to fun. There is Walt Disney World, Discovery Cove, Seaworld, Universal Studios, Magic Kingdom, Epcot and so much more. Although not a beach community, should you want to get wet, here are some local spots, Water Mania, Wet 'n Wild, Wild Waters, Disney's Typhoon Lagoon and Blizzard Beach just to name a few. Stop and smell the Roses at one of the many botanical gardens including, Swami if the Swamp, Bok Tower Gardens, Harry P. Leu Botanical Garden, A World of Orchids and Cypress Gardens. There is just so much to do and see it's impossible to list them all.
Looking to unwind after all the Theme Parks, well there are several counties where you can rest and enjoy nature. Tour Lakeridge Winery and Vineyards, travel in a horse drawn carriage and shop at several museums all in Lake County. But if you really want to view the these counties, book yourself a ride on the Florida Central Railroad Dinner Train. With it's many stops you can see the Citus Groves, Pristine Lakes, and hunt for antiques. Whatever you decide Central Florida will accomodate you. Please use the links below for more information on this region.
University of Central Florida
Central Florida Family Magazine
Central Region Counties
St. Petersburg
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Central West
Just a two hour ride from Orlando, Central West Florida is known as the "Nature Coast", for there respect of the ecosystem. You can swim with the Manatees along the gulf waters or just sit and relax on the beautiful white beaches and enjoy the sunny weather, in St. Petersburg/Clearwater area an average of 361 days of sunshine. Much of the land in the Citrus, Hernando and Pasco counties has been set aside for state and national parks, with swimming holes and miles of hiking trails. These areas along with the larger cities St. Petersburg, Sarasota and Tampa offer many cultural events and activities.
Just a short distance across the bay lies the city of Tampa. Home to several museums and performing art centers, there is also a revitalized waterfront district and lively areas, such as Ybor City, Tampa's Latin Quarter. To the south across the Ringling Causeway lies Sarasota. Here you will find ballet, opera and numerous galleries and art cinemas. Sarasota also offers sandy white beaches and many get away island adventures. Please click on the links below for more information.
St. Petersburg Museum of Fine Art
Tampa Bay Performing Arts Theatre
Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Central West Waterways
Marco Island Sunset
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Southwest
For those looking to get away, try one of the many barrier islands along the coast of Southwest Florida. Known to some of the more exclusive areas, Naples, Florida, Boca Grande, Fort Meyers, Marco Island just to name a few, you will find some of the best homes, golf communities, shopping, dining and arts. Fisherman also flock to this area especially Boca Grande Pass, it's considered "Tarpon Fishing Capital of the World".
All along these islands and inbetween towns, you will find some of the most beautiful and historic homes of our time. There is the Thomas Edison and Henry Ford homes in Fort Meyers where they wintered, just right next door to each other. The 200 tropical palms that Thomas Edison planted along the McGregor Boulevard are still there today. Should you want to live the good but simple life Southwest Florida is the spot for you. Please use the links below for more information.
Southwest Yacht Charters
Southwest Regional Planning Council
The Symphony of Southwest Florida
Southwest Airport
Miami
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Southeast & the Keys
This region, known for it's glitz and glamour living and beautiful people offers the finest in everything you may be looking for. With several different areas offering a diverse atmosphere you can find anything your heart desires. From the Treasure Coast, were you will find "Old Florida" with it's sunken ships and incredible bass fishing to the golden beaches and fishing lakes and resorts. Another area famous to this region is Palm Beach County, the wealthiest region in all of Florida. Here the people enjoy fine arts, dining, golf, shopping and just about anything one desires. Travel to Miami, and enjoy Little Havana and soak up the culture of this Cuban community. Miami also has done a great service with restoring the retro architecture it is known for.
Just a short distance over the Overseas Highway brings you to the Keys, where attitude is everything. Many a song has been written about these islands and the eccentricity of the people and cultures are famous. From Hemingway to Buffett, many famous peolple have called this paradise. Come fishing, scuba dive of the coral reefs, soak up the sunshine and grab a Margarita, because here in the Keys anything goes, so relax and enjoy. Please use the links below to find out more about this region.
Palm Beach Opera
Miami & South Florida
Keys Economy & Environment
Fort Lauderdale Economy
Aerial View of the Upper Keys
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