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Is Florida a southern state culturally? This is a topic that could be debated for hours. My personal opinion is that Florida is split into two cultural halves. The northern half and then the "state of miami". I think the northern part is definitely southern culturally, but the state of miami is neither southern nor northern, just straight up the most unique part of the country. (Just in case you're wondering, the state of miami is a triangle formed by daytona beach, tampa, and miami.)
Florida drawls residents from the north, south, and internationally. Based on the choice of "melting pot" being intelligently included, I refrain from stating how southern/northern (what ever that means) Florida is.
I have been to Florida several times [mostly Miami but also Tampa once]. I think that south Florida is quite different than the northern part of the state and Miami doesn't seem "southern" at all.
Melting pot. There are definitely true southerners throughout the state, but some parts are more noticeably 'northern' due to the people who have moved in. Even a little ways outside of Miami, you find your fair share of southern folk.
Melting pot. There are definitely true southerners throughout the state, but some parts are more noticeably 'northern' due to the people who have moved in. Even a little ways outside of Miami, you find your fair share of southern folk.
There is no simple answer. Florida is geographically and historically a southern state with conservative, republican consituence, conservative laws such as concealed carry etc. There is however a huge overlay of northern implants who conisderably change the socio-political picture of Florida's largest cities such as Miami, Orlando, Palm Beach or St. Petersburg.
Like I said, Florida historically has always been a southern state which is refelcted in voting patterns and laws that resemble more other southern states than the northern states, it's culture however is mixed due Florida's Spanish roots and century long influx of northerners to the state. Afer all the unofficial name for Palm Beach County is the (NYC's) Sixth Boro and Miami is definetely more caribbean than southern in feel and vibe.
No easy answer to you question, OP I would like to note however that the situation where big cities considerably differ from the rest of the state in feel, political and social outlook is not Florida exclusive, the same can be said about New York State, Illinois or Texas.
Last edited by whatwasthat; 06-25-2010 at 11:13 AM..
Is Florida a southern state culturally? This is a topic that could be debated for hours. My personal opinion is that Florida is split into two cultural halves. The northern half and then the "state of miami". I think the northern part is definitely southern culturally, but the state of miami is neither southern nor northern, just straight up the most unique part of the country. (Just in case you're wondering, the state of miami is a triangle formed by daytona beach, tampa, and miami.)
Did you make that up? because I have never heard of that
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I'm sorry what is "Melting Pot", before I vote?
Different cultures coming together in one city/community.
Florida as the state- Yes, southern.
Parts of Florida:
North Florida: Southern
Central Florida: Characteristics of Southern and blend to keep it diverse feeling.
South Florida: Culturally not Southern.
why do southerners have this narrow vision of "us and them" and what it means to be southern?
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I would like to note however that the situation where big cities considerably differ from the rest of the state in feel, political and social outlook is not Florida exclusive, the same can be said about New York State, Illinois or Texas.
