Florida Facts (Pensacola, University, St. Augustine: house, university, college)

[Ben Around]

"New one: location of the Alhambra Water Tower"

sunrico, it's in Coral Gables, I believe on Alhambra Circle.

[sunrico90]

Originally Posted by jgussler

Dr. John Gorrie of Apalachicola.

You got it....

[sunrico90]

Originally Posted by Ben Around

"New one: location of the Alhambra Water Tower"

sunrico, it's in Coral Gables, I believe on Alhambra Circle.

You are correct, someone else turn....

[sunrico90]

In what year Florida voters approve a constitutional amendment authorizing the state to operate a Lottery.

[HIF]

Originally Posted by sunrico90

In what year Florida voters approve a constitutional amendment authorizing the state to operate a Lottery.

1986, hard to believe it was that long ago!

[sunrico90]

Originally Posted by hereinfla

1986, hard to believe it was that long ago!

Very good, How many National Parks in the state?

[ElkHunter]

Tough one:

Prior to 1824, Florida was under two British Colonies called East Florida and West Florida. What were the two capitals?

[sunrico90]

Originally Posted by jgussler

Tough one:

Prior to 1824, Florida was under two British Colonies called East Florida and West Florida. What were the two capitals?

East Florida Capital at St. Augustine, and West Florida, with its capital at Pensacola.

[HIF]

Originally Posted by sunrico90

Very good, How many National Parks in the state?

Wow, I cheated and researched it- 11! My guess would have been three.

[HIF]

I don't think that you guys ever answered my Q re: person who had statue of a giant hand shooting a bird in his backyard.....(it was in south Florida and he lived on the water)