
Real Estate Tips:
Sometimes the best investment is your own venture. If you are not comfortable with the world of finance and big spenders, then invest in something like real estate that you can improve and resell. This is especially wise if you have skills that are needed to improve a property to increase it's resale value. One way to diversify your investment portfolio is through real estate. Although real estate might not have the glitz stock market investing, it is usually a solid core investment part of a portfolio. Often, real estate will hold its value when the market takes a downward turn, thereby; buffering any market loss.
Some Florida Facts
• Florida has more than 1,200 golf coursesgolf courses, more than any other U.S. state. Appropriately, it is also home to theWorld Golf Hall of Fame and Museum, located in St. Augustine.
• That’s right – when you're in Florida, you're never more than 60 miles from the nearest body of water.
• Florida has one of the longest coastlines in the continental US. 825 miles of its breath-taking beaches are open to both locals and tourists, ensuring that everyone can experience their beauty.
• Author Ernest Hemingway chose to live in Key West. Zora Neale Hurston, a member of the Harlem Renaissance, author of Their Eyes Were Watching God, and a collector and publisher of African-American and Afro-Caribbean folklore, also lived here. Two other famous people born in Florida include singer Ariana Grande and former Attorney General of the United States, Janet Reno.
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1 | Jacksonville | Duval | 949,611 | 11 | Pembroke Pines | Broward | 171,178 | ![]() Tampa ![]() Orlando |
2 | Miami | Miami-Dade | 442,241 | 12 | Hollywood | Broward | 153,067 | ||
3 | Tampa | Hillsborough | 384,959 | 13 | Gainesville | Alachua | 141,085 | ||
4 | Orlando | Orange | 307,573 | 14 | Miramar | Broward | 134,721 | ||
5 | St. Petersburg | Pinellas | 258,308 | 15 | Coral Springs | Broward | 134,394 | ||
6 | Hialeah | Miami-Dade | 223,109 | 16 | Palm Bay | Brevard | 119,760 | ||
7 | Port St. Lucie | St. Lucie | 204,851 | 17 | West Palm Beach | Palm Beach | 117,415 | ||
8 | Tallahassee | Leon | 196,169 | 18 | Clearwater | Pinellas | 117,292 | ||
9 | Cape Coral | Lee | 194,016 | 19 | Lakeland | Polk | 112,641 | ||
10 | Fort Lauderdale | Broward | 182,760 | 20 | Pompano Beach | Broward | 112,046 |
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Tampa Bay Buccaneers | National Football League (NFL) | Raymond James Stadium | 1976 | 2 (XXXVII, LV)[150][151] |
Tampa Bay Lightning | National Hockey League (NHL) | Amalie Arena | 1992 | 3 (2004, 2020, 2021)[152] |
Tampa Bay Rays | Major League Baseball (MLB) | Tropicana Field (St. Petersburg) | 1998 | 0 |
Tampa Bay Rowdies | United Soccer League (USL) | Al Lang Stadium (St. Petersburg) | 1975 (original club), 2010 (current club) | 3 (1975, 2012, 2020*) |
Tampa Bay Titans | The Basketball League (TBL) | Pasco–Hernando State College | 2019 | 0 |
Tampa Bay Vipers | XFL | Raymond James Stadium | 2020 | 0 |
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Florida, the southeastern most state in the US, is certainly not a dull place. It is one of the largest states in the US and is home to a wide variety of ethnicities and cultures. Situated between the Gulf of Mexico and the Atlantic Ocean, Florida is famed for its amusement parks and offers the largest selection of zoos, aquariums, theme parks, and other family attractions found in any of the US states.
Walt Disney World is the most popular of all of Florida’s tourist attractions. The giant amusement park offers a sample of the Disney magic that is adored worldwide. Walt Disney World has something to offer adults as well as children and families. Thrill rides such as the legendary Space mountain keep things interesting for grown-ups while kids have the chance to meet all their favorite Disney characters.
Universal Studio – This movie and TV based theme park makes you the star, plus gives you the chance to see the characters from your favorite shows and movies in the many rides, shows, movie sets, and attractions. Universal Studios rides are based on popular movies, such as Despicable Me, Transformers: The Ride-3D, and Diagon Alley of the Harry Potter franchise. Magical experiences wait for you at The Wizarding World of Harry Potter and the Transformers need you to battle with them to defeat the enemy.
Dry Tortugas National Park is 100 square miles of open water which includes seven small islands. It is one of the more remote parks managed by the National Park Service and lies 70 miles west of Key West. There is no freshwater on the islands, which is why they are called the “Dry” Tortugas. The islands are home to the impressive Fort Jefferson, which is one of the largest 19th-century American forts. Visitors can choose to spend the night either in the island’s campgrounds or aboard a chartered yacht. The Dry Tortugas are a prime destination for snorkeling and diving due to the crystal clear water. It is one of the top Florida attractions.
Everglades is the second largest national park in the country, smaller only than Yellowstone. It consists of 1.5 million acres of subtropical marshes and swamp. The river here flows from Lake Okeechobee and provides the perfect environment for wildlife such as otters, turtles, crocodiles, and even panthers. The wet ecosystem in the park makes it great for wildlife spotting boat trips.
South Beach, the southern end of Miami Beach, has the distinction of being the oldest section of town. It rests between Biscayne Bay and the Atlantic Ocean. Since its beginning in the early 20th century, it has changed in appearance due to increased development and the ever-present danger posed by hurricanes. The beach features a variety of parks and cultural destinations, including the Miami Holocaust Museum.
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