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 Yoga Village in Clearwater, Florida
Provides information about this yoga center and things which impact it and its members, with items such as times and dates of Hatha and Kundalini teacher trainings, events, and healthy recipes.
http://www.ayogavillage.com/blogs
Flablog is a personal blog by Mark Lane that contains commentaries on government as well as legislation issues affecting the Sunshine State, Florida and other oddities. Recent posts features news covering the US presidential election.
http://www.flablog.net/
Blog dealing with current happenings in the development of family law, including interstate child custody jurisdiction, the Hague Convention, domestic violence, property division and more. As well, information to help you if you are planning on obtaining divorce services.
http://www.fladivorcelawblog.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/
Fort Lauderdale Employment Law Blog
The Law Offices of Roderick V. Hannah, Esq., P.A., offers representation in areas related to wrongful termination, employment contracts and employment law, and its blog offers news reports on related topics.
http://www.rhannahlaw.com/blog/
Contains articles and information about drug charges, white collar crime, sex crimes, and federal cases.
http://www.coreycohen.com/blog/
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/
Palm Beach Bankruptcy Law Blog
Posted on behalf of the Rosen law firm, in Palm Beach, Florida, the blog is focused on bankruptcy and debt relief legislation and legal cases throughout Florida.
http://www.rosenpa.com/blog/
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/
Palm Beach Personal Injury Law Blog
Published on behalf of Greenspan Law Firm, P.A., based in Boca Raton, Florida, the blog focuses on personal injury cases, including news reports and the legal implications, particularly as they pertain to Florida.
http://www.greenspanflcaraccident.com/blog/
A local photographer and abstract artist writes about that topic, offering tips and how-to articles, as well as art shows and other events, and interviews.
http://www.scottmenaulblog.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/
