In 1845, Florida, which is nicknamed the Sunshine State, joined the Union as its 27th state. Its capital is Tallahassee and its motto is In God We Trust. The first European explorer to land in Florida was Juan Ponce de Leon in 1513 while looking for the fountain of youth. He named the area “Pascua Florida,” translated “Feast of Flowers,” which refers to Spain’s celebration of Easter. The first permanent European settlement in what is now the United States was founded in 1565 at St. Augustine, Florida. Florida was the third state to secede from the Union during the War Between the States and soon became one of the founding members of the Confederate States of America. Florida was an important link in the Confederate Army’s plans, as it was a major part of the supply route for that army. Because of this, the Union Army blockaded the state and occupied its major ports, including Jacksonville, Key West, Cedar Key, and Pensacola. It was readmitted to the Union on July 25, 1868. The Great Freeze, which was actually two freezes in a row during both 1894 and 1895, affected the entire state and its economy when it ruined virtually all of the citrus crops in central Florida. The citrus industry in Florida as rebounded, by fits and starts, and Florida now produces more produce than any nation save Brazil. After the Great Depression and World War II, everything changed for the state, due to the interstate highway system opening up travel to the state as well as air conditioning, which made the hot, humid weather tolerable. Because of its low tax rate and the fact that it does not have an income tax, as well as the climate, Florida went from the 20th most populous state in 1950 to the fourth as of 2000, partially due to the fact that it has become a mecca for retirees from colder climes and partially due to the Cuban and Haitian refugees who fled to the closest part of the United States they could get to.
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Regular Blogs
Real estate agent offers information about homes he lists and closes in the Port Orange area.
http://www.386realestate.com/blog/
A local realtor writes about local news and other happenings in Naples, information about the real estate market there, upcoming events, and things that interest her.
http://naplesfloridablog.com/
This is a hybrid magazine-blog which addresses Boca Raton, with topics about dining and fashion and what the blog calls the dynamic lifestyle of the area. Also included are entries about local history, entertainment, travel, and health.
http://www.bocamag.com/blog/
Clean Up City of St. Augustine
Beginning in early 2004 while state and federal investigators looked into possible environmental crimes in the city, this blog was born, with the goal of fixing the mess which was left and unifying the city once again. Aside from chronicling those items, it also contains posts about more happy things in the area.
http://cleanupcityofstaugustine.blogspot.com/
Provides news and commentary about local and national politics, culture, and other news which affects Miami.
http://criticalmiami.com/
Seeks to provide analysis of national and local items in the news which the bloggers believe are not provided in Miami’s mainstream media, with an eye toward being a watchdog for ethical government, a healthy environment, fiscal responsibility, and transparency of the lobbyists and developers who influence local government.
http://eyeonmiami.blogspot.com/
Fort Lauderdale Business and Commercial Law Blog
Shares news and informational posts about business formation, planning, and litigation as well as contact disputes, mergers and acquisitions, and employment litigation.
http://www.leviwilliamslaw.com/blog/
Keeping it Classy in Tallahassee
A law student in Tallahassee writes about school, politics and politicians, her attention deficit disorder, and work.
http://classytallahassee.blogspot.com/
A man who came to the Florida Keys from California writes about the things he loves most about his adopted home, his Vespa, and the beach, as well as a random personal musing or two now and then.
http://conchscooter.blogspot.com/
Set up in comic book style, this photoblog posts daily photographs of Kissimmee and the surrounding area, with comments on the photos in a text balloon instead of captions above or below each of them.
http://kissimmeedailyphoto.blogspot.com/
Contains articles and information about drug charges, white collar crime, sex crimes, and federal cases.
http://www.coreycohen.com/blog/
Provides news and details about lawsuits involving injured in personal injury cases such as vehicular accidents, wrongful death, medical malpractice, anddefective products.
http://www.leiferlaw.com/blog/
A humorous alternative to the local newspaper, which the blogger believes is depressing, this weblog aims to report irreverently at life in Vero Beach, Florida.
http://missverosbeachhouse.blogspot.com/
Monroe County Sheriff's Office: Florida Keys
The Monroe County Sheriff’s Office, the primary law enforcement agency in the Florida Keys, displays information about fire calls, police calls, and community outreach programs, as well as professional conferences and workshops the staff participates in.
http://floridakeyssheriff.blogspot.com/
A retired New York attorney living in Key West blogs about his new life in Key West. Subjects include legal talk, babysitting, and You Tube.
http://www.keywestlou.com/
Displays a photograph each day of Naples and nearby areas, with topics including animals, beach and ocean pictures, downtown, and truffles.
http://naplesdailyphoto-prettyizzy.blogspot.com/
Focuses on the city of St. Augustine and things to do there, including holidays and events, and civic announcements such as closures and traffic reports.
http://www.oldcity.com/city-blog.php
Some of the concepts printed here include such things as Florida rulings regarding alimony, alimony modification, child support, relocation, and paternity.
http://www.matthewlaneandassociates.com/blog/
Keeps track of things happening in the city and on the beach, particularly items involving tourism, the economy, real estate, and upcoming events.
http://www.pcbdaily.com/
Quirky Kitsch Girl's Tallahassee
A transplant to Tallahassee from New England writes about the goings-on in her new home, including gallery exhibitions, theater performances, and other entertainment and art news and events, as well as the history of the city and state and things she finds interesting.
http://www.qkgtallahassee.com/
Seminole County Family Law Blog
The Michelle A. Barry law firm, of Longwood, Florida, has a focus on family law. Posted on behalf of the firm, the blog covers topics such as divorce, child custody, estate law, and related issues.
http://www.mbarrylaw.com/blog/
A board certified specialist in marital and family law maintains this weblog, which contains entries about divorce, paternity, child custody, and prenuptial agreements.
http://www.susanbrownlaw.com/blog/
Maintained by a non-profit art center cooperative, this weblog contains information about the center, featured artists, and details about upcoming exhibitions and other pertinent events.
http://www.blogfromthecenter.blogspot.com/
The Resort Collection Official Blog
Contains a news roundup of local items. Discussions on the blog also surround places to see and eat, hotels, condos, and resorts, and nightlife in Panama City Beach.
http://www.resortcollection.com/blog/
Vero Beach High School Girl’s Golf 2011
Chronicles the progress of the golf team, with photographs, the team’s schedule and calendar, and news about championships and scores.
http://vbhsgolf.blogspot.com/
