paused in its feeding and lifted its head to listen. Whatever hint of danger the deer had sensed was ignored once the threat could not be located. It stamped a forefoot, lowered its head, and began to eat once more. This deer had failed to detect a Florida panther that was downwind (going into the wind) and crouched low in the underbrush. Amber eyes, however, estimated the distance between himself and the deer. Then, at the right moment, the panther attacked the deer. With bounds at over twenty feet
research indicates that Florida had been inhabited for thousands of years before any European settlements. Of the many indigenous peoples, the largest known were the Ais, the Apalachee, the Calusa, the Timucua and the Tocobago tribes. Juan Ponce de León, a Spanish conquistador, named Florida in honor of his discovery of the land on April 2, 1513, during Pascua Florida, a Spanish term for the Easter season (Juan Ponce de León may not have been the first European to reach Florida; according to one report
The Spanish had great expectations of Florida despite disastrous results from expeditions such as Ponce de Leon and Lucas Vazquez de Ayllon's. In a description of the panhandle region from Hernando de Soto's campaigns, Gonzalo Fernandez de Oviedo wrote, “The Province of Apalache is very fertile and abundantly provided with much corn, kidney beans, pumpkins, various fruits, much venison, many varieties of birds and excellent fishing near the sea.” Notwithstanding the environmental benefits, the
survival of a biological community. In the United States, American citizens are on the verge of irrevocably damaging one of the country's most unique and diverse treasures - the Florida Everglades. This national park is now the only remaining patch of a river that used to span 120 miles from Lake Okeechobee to the Florida Bay. Dikes and levees created by the Army Corps of Engineers in the late 1940's drained this river to reduce flooding and increase useable water for the development of the region
Florida Real Estate: The Great Boom of the 1920s In American history the adjective used to describe the 1920s is known as the “Roaring” twenties. During the decade Florida had its own adjective used to describe the real estate market known as the “Land Boom”. The Florida land boom of the 20s was Florida’s first big real estate bubble. During the great land boom of the 20th century Florida saw tens of thousands of Americans flood to the state to move or purchase land. By looking at the how this development
Florida is known for many things like its fresh oranges, its sunshine and warm climate, its beautiful beaches, its Everglades National Park, cigar factories and many more interesting things. There is also one more thing that adds on to Florida’s popularity and it is its film industry. The film industry in Florida is one of the largest in the United States. In 2006, Florida was ranked third in the U.S. for film production, after California and New York, based on revenue generated. Who knew Florida
The Florida Everglades have been slowly and steadily diminishing in size for over many decades. Throughout the years, the Everglades have had an abundant, healthy environment. The massive swamps were once rich with marshland, and had ecosystems chock-full of wildlife. However, due to large corporations, natural disasters and most importantly, the growth of the human population, the Everglades are 50% smaller than they were hundreds of years ago. The destruction of the Florida Everglades includes
Florida is our country’s 27th state. It has played a large role in several wars, particularly the American Civil War and World War II. Comparing the two, Florida has impacted WWII more than the Civil War because of the amount of troops trained and enlisted and the supplies and war machines sent to the front lines. The Civil War was also significant for Florida, but not as much as WWII. Florida has had quite an eventful history. It’s first human inhabitants are believed to be several Native American
go back to Florida because I would want to see the amazing overgrown forest with many upon many wildlife animals hiding among the trees and bushes waiting to be found. And having fun at the theme parks, beach, and activities. But stay away from the moss on the trees, why? because the chiggers in the and they are tiny like worms that are invisible to the naked eye. And wildlife consist of many weird types of animals such as armadillos, crans, and alligators. If I were to visit Florida I would most
to construct protective chambers in which to live. They then attach to various kinds of sea grasses on the ocean floor and coat them as well. Individual chambers combine together to form rock-like structures. Over thousands of years, when South Florida was completely submerged, a vast amount of this limestone combined with other ocean sediments and was laid down over the area now covered by the Everglades. Prior to the draining activities of humans and its use as an agricultural area, the Everglades
that for ever person that lives in Florida, four more people visit the state every year? Tourism makes up eighty-one percent of Florida’s gross state product. Also, “no trip is complete without tasting a fresh-picked orange or a slice of Key lime pie” (Heinrichs 11). The excellent weather and awesome beaches in Florida are irresistible to tourists. Florida’s early history, geography, climate, wildlife, and economy will be explained thoroughly in this paper. Florida was first settled over 12,000 years
Essay 3 living in Florida/living in another state Most Americans have their favorite place to live or visit whether it be at a coastline or the mountains. The two states that are most favored by Americans are Florida and California. These are the biggest when it comes down to tourist attractions. There are many factors to consider when comparing California to Florida such as housing, weather, food, culture, and beaches. For a lot of different reasons people in California think living there is
EXPERIENCE THE TRUE FLORIDA What better way to connect and create lasting memories than to pack your bags, take the family with you and escape for a while to some interesting country. If you desire to escape the bleakness of winter and have an awesome experience of a non-stop flow of sunshine and fun then, the best destinations to visit is Florida. Florida, with its hot climate, beautiful beaches, hotels and some major attractions is among the most popular tourist destinations in the world. It is
The Florida Catastrophic Planning (FLCP) Initiative was conducted under the auspices of the National Catastrophic Planning Process (CPP), as mandated by the Homeland Security Act of 2002, which was amended by the Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act of 2007. The Act of 2007 expanded the roles and responsibilities of the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) in preparing for catastrophes as a result of the dismal response to Hurricane Katrina (Ruback et al., 2010). FEMA was given
memory of strolling up and down St. George Street in St. Augustine is more than just a cherished flashback, it’s the start of a new life. Prior to moving to Florida, both of my parents were in the Navy, resulting in our family having to move all around the East Coast frequently. When it was revealed that we would finally settle down in Florida, our first visit would be none other than the oldest city in the United States, St. Augustine. This memory of St. Augustine is so important to me because it
Most families take a yearly family vacation. Before, the trip to Florida was the best trip. The beaches had tan sand, there were people everywhere, the water was a dark blue and there were many stores to explore. The trip to Florida could not be beat by any other trip. Until the trip to Georgia was made. Georgia is the most memorable place because of the islands, the beaches, and the attractions. First, Georgia is the most memorable place because of the islands. The first Georgia Island was to Jekyll
Florida is a state that regards education in ways that many claim to be confusing and inaccurate. State officials are seeking additional power on the local level to assist in modifying the problems that exist. Many agree on this issue, however, there are disagreements on how Florida should go about correcting the problems. Among the major dilemmas are standardized tests, the No Child Left Behind law, and the grading system. Florida needs to reconsider these aspects of education in order to clarify
My Florida Experience The longest I’ve ever lived in one place was the nine years that my family and I lived in Florida. Before you start playing ‘Welcome to Miami’ in your head just know this was northwest Florida, what most call the panhandle. We lived in a decent sized town named Crestview. Which I never understood because this area of Florida was so flat you could see five miles clear in any direction. Our town had the nickname of Hub City. Since it was centered in the panhandle between the
Let’s Share the Fun at Orlando Florida Treasure your moment on this metropolitan country, Orlando, Florida! Forget the busy work of you and visit exhilarating amusement and theme parks on this miraculous city that will entertain every minutes of your day. Don’t miss your chance to meet cute little actress, Mickey Mouse at Disney World or test your adrenaline of E.T. ride at Universal Studio. If you are planning to go to Orlando, then be sure to visit the following attraction. No trip to Orlando is
Sierra Hecht English 10 Mrs. Wintrow 10 April 2015 Florida Where is the best vacation? People can vacation in the mountains, the beaches, and the west. The best place to visit is Florida. There are beaches, men, and beautiful scenery. At Florida there are so many things to do there, very fun. In Florida there are so many different kinds of beaches. There are miles and miles of beaches. In Daytona, Florida their beach is 23 miles long. That is just in Daytona; that isn’t counting the other