Surprisingly, Florida is cooler in the summer than most of the south and midwest. Temperatures are usually in the low 90s during the height of the summer, and the closer to the coast, the cooler the weather. Humidity is a factor, however, and it’s increased by the daily summer showers. Florida can be a paradise [...]

Florida is a fascinating place to live, but take care to separate fact from fiction. Gators If you live on fresh water, you will occasionally see alligators in Florida. Especially young ones. After a gator grows to a certain size, it can be relocated to a more suitable habitat than your back yard or local [...]

Here are the latest statistics on population, plus other interesting details about Florida. Population Tampa/St. Petersburg/Clearwater – 2,396,000 Miami – 2,253,000 Orlando – 1,645,000 Ft. Lauderdale – 1,623,000 Jacksonville – 1,100,000 West Palm Beach/Boca Raton – 1,131,000 Sarasota/Bradenton – 590,000 Daytona Beach – 493,000 Lakeland/Winter Haven – 484,000 Melbourne/Titusville/Palm Bay – 476,000 Fort Myers/Cape Coral [...]

Many Florida communities support local art centers. Most centers offer gallery space, exhibits, and classes. Here is a list of community art centers, organized by county: Alachua Gainesville Fine Arts Association P.O. Box 35-7007 Gainesville, FL 32635 Website: http://www.gainesvillefinearts.com/ Thomas Center Gallery 302 Northeast Sixth Avenue Gainesville, FL 32601 Phone: (352) 334-5064 Brevard Henegar Center [...]