Interesting Florida Facts—
Posted 12-06-2009 at 09:59 PM by SoFLGal
Agriculture – Florida leads the southeast in farm income.
Florida produces about 75% of the U.S. oranges and accounts for about 40% of the world's orange juce supply.
Florida ranks low in terms of the tax burden placed on residents. Based on income, property and other state and local tax collections, the Tax Foundation research organization ranks Florida among the lowest tax states (Florida ranks #45 among the 50 states in 2004; only five states have a lower tax burden).
State Sales Tax - 6%
Corporate Tax - 5.5%
State Income Tax - None
Highest Natural Point - 345 Feet near Lakewood in Walton County
Beaches - 663 Miles
Florida has more than 11,000 miles of rivers, streams & waterways
Longest River - St. Johns at 273 miles
Largest Lake - Lake Okeechobee at 700 square miles
(the 2nd largest freshwater lake in the United States)
Largest County - Palm Beach at 2,578 square miles
Smallest County - Union at 245 square miles
Reportedly, Florida is the only state, which has two rivers with the same name. One is in the north central region of Florida, while the other is located in central Florida. Both are named Withlacoochee River.
Most of the parts of Florida experience a humid or a tropical climate. On a hot day in June 1931, a temperature of 109 degrees Fahrenheit was recorded, making it the highest temperature ever recorded in Florida. -2 degrees Fahrenheit is the lowest temperature recorded in Florida.
There is a place called Boca Ciega, which literally means, ‘blind mouth’. Another place is named Boca Raton, which translates to ‘mouth of a rat’. Loxahatchee is a community inhabiting the Palm Beach County in Florida. Interestingly, the word, ‘Loxahatchee’ means ‘a river of turtles’.
It is about 833 miles by car from Pensacola to Key West. That's about the same driving distance as from Springfield, Illinois to Pensacola.
The name Punta Gorda, which means, "fat point" when translated from Spanish. The moniker was given to the city because a broad part of the land in Punta Gorda juts into Charlotte Harbor. The harbor itself is somewhat unique, as it is the point where the Peace River meets the ocean.
Orlando attracts more visitors than any other amusement park destination in the United States.
Florida is not the southernmost state in the United States. Hawaii is farther south.
The United States city with the highest rate of lightning strikes per capita is Clearwater.
Gatorade was named for the University of Florida Gators where the drink was first developed.
Key West has the highest average temperature in the United States.
The Saint John's River is one of the few rivers that flows north instead of south.
Miami installed the first bank automated teller machine especially for rollerbladers.
DeFuniak Springs is home to one of the two naturally round lakes in the world.
Juan Ponce de Leon landed on the shores of northeast Florida in April, 1513. He called the area "la Florida" in honor of Spain's Eastertime celebration "Pascua florida" (feast of the flowers).
Walt Disney World continues to lure more visitors than any other single attraction anywhere in the world.
John Glenn became the first American in orbit when he blasted off from Florida's Cape Canaveral in 1962. On July 20, 1969, only seven years later, Neil Armstrong became the first man to walk on the moon.
St. Augustine is Florida's oldest city, dating back to August 28, 1565.
The Bailey-Matthews Shell Museum in Sanibel owns more than 2 million shells, and is thought to be the only museum devoted to mollusk shells in the world.
There are about 1,700 islands in the Florida Keys, and 42 bridges connecting the islands, including the famous 7 Mile Bridge.
In 1982, Key West mayor Dennis Wardlow and its city council declared Key West to be independent, calling it the "Conch Republic."
Fittingly, suntan lotion was first developed by a Sunshine State pharmacist in 1944. His concoction eventutally became known as Coopertone Suntan Cream.
Greater Miami is the only metropolitan area in the United States whose borders encompass two national parks. You can hike through pristine Everglades National Park or ride on glass-bottom boats across Biscayne National Park.
Saint Augustine is the oldest European settlement in North America.
New England Congregationalists who sought to bring their style of liberal arts education to the state founded Rollins College, the oldest college in Florida, in Winter Park in 1885.
Dr. John Gorrie of Apalachicola invented mechanical refrigeration in 1851.
No matter where you are in Florida, you've never more than 65 miles from the ocean (as the crow flies).
Key West's coral reef is the third largest in the world, and is also the largest in North America.
The deepest natural spring in the whole world is Wakulla Springs in the Florida Panhandle.
The loggerhead turtles call Florida "home" -- more than 80% of the US population nests on our beaches.
Florida produces about 75% of the U.S. oranges and accounts for about 40% of the world's orange juce supply.
Florida ranks low in terms of the tax burden placed on residents. Based on income, property and other state and local tax collections, the Tax Foundation research organization ranks Florida among the lowest tax states (Florida ranks #45 among the 50 states in 2004; only five states have a lower tax burden).
State Sales Tax - 6%
Corporate Tax - 5.5%
State Income Tax - None
Highest Natural Point - 345 Feet near Lakewood in Walton County
Beaches - 663 Miles
Florida has more than 11,000 miles of rivers, streams & waterways
Longest River - St. Johns at 273 miles
Largest Lake - Lake Okeechobee at 700 square miles
(the 2nd largest freshwater lake in the United States)
Largest County - Palm Beach at 2,578 square miles
Smallest County - Union at 245 square miles
Reportedly, Florida is the only state, which has two rivers with the same name. One is in the north central region of Florida, while the other is located in central Florida. Both are named Withlacoochee River.
Most of the parts of Florida experience a humid or a tropical climate. On a hot day in June 1931, a temperature of 109 degrees Fahrenheit was recorded, making it the highest temperature ever recorded in Florida. -2 degrees Fahrenheit is the lowest temperature recorded in Florida.
There is a place called Boca Ciega, which literally means, ‘blind mouth’. Another place is named Boca Raton, which translates to ‘mouth of a rat’. Loxahatchee is a community inhabiting the Palm Beach County in Florida. Interestingly, the word, ‘Loxahatchee’ means ‘a river of turtles’.
It is about 833 miles by car from Pensacola to Key West. That's about the same driving distance as from Springfield, Illinois to Pensacola.
The name Punta Gorda, which means, "fat point" when translated from Spanish. The moniker was given to the city because a broad part of the land in Punta Gorda juts into Charlotte Harbor. The harbor itself is somewhat unique, as it is the point where the Peace River meets the ocean.
Orlando attracts more visitors than any other amusement park destination in the United States.
Florida is not the southernmost state in the United States. Hawaii is farther south.
The United States city with the highest rate of lightning strikes per capita is Clearwater.
Gatorade was named for the University of Florida Gators where the drink was first developed.
Key West has the highest average temperature in the United States.
The Saint John's River is one of the few rivers that flows north instead of south.
Miami installed the first bank automated teller machine especially for rollerbladers.
DeFuniak Springs is home to one of the two naturally round lakes in the world.
Juan Ponce de Leon landed on the shores of northeast Florida in April, 1513. He called the area "la Florida" in honor of Spain's Eastertime celebration "Pascua florida" (feast of the flowers).
Walt Disney World continues to lure more visitors than any other single attraction anywhere in the world.
John Glenn became the first American in orbit when he blasted off from Florida's Cape Canaveral in 1962. On July 20, 1969, only seven years later, Neil Armstrong became the first man to walk on the moon.
St. Augustine is Florida's oldest city, dating back to August 28, 1565.
The Bailey-Matthews Shell Museum in Sanibel owns more than 2 million shells, and is thought to be the only museum devoted to mollusk shells in the world.
There are about 1,700 islands in the Florida Keys, and 42 bridges connecting the islands, including the famous 7 Mile Bridge.
In 1982, Key West mayor Dennis Wardlow and its city council declared Key West to be independent, calling it the "Conch Republic."
Fittingly, suntan lotion was first developed by a Sunshine State pharmacist in 1944. His concoction eventutally became known as Coopertone Suntan Cream.
Greater Miami is the only metropolitan area in the United States whose borders encompass two national parks. You can hike through pristine Everglades National Park or ride on glass-bottom boats across Biscayne National Park.
Saint Augustine is the oldest European settlement in North America.
New England Congregationalists who sought to bring their style of liberal arts education to the state founded Rollins College, the oldest college in Florida, in Winter Park in 1885.
Dr. John Gorrie of Apalachicola invented mechanical refrigeration in 1851.
No matter where you are in Florida, you've never more than 65 miles from the ocean (as the crow flies).
Key West's coral reef is the third largest in the world, and is also the largest in North America.
The deepest natural spring in the whole world is Wakulla Springs in the Florida Panhandle.
The loggerhead turtles call Florida "home" -- more than 80% of the US population nests on our beaches.
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