Every Floridian knows our state is one of the most unique. Here are a few of the things that set us apart. A lot of them might drive you crazy when you’re here, but you know you’d probably miss them if you ever left.
- One second you’ll walk outside in this…
Flickr/Daniel Piraino
And the next second, it’ll look like this.
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- Shade is essential. It keeps your house cooler and your seat belt buckles from burning you.
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- We could just as easily be called the Sunrise or Sunset State, because we have the most beautiful ones.
Flickr/Jim Sorbie
- A/C can get expensive here, but it’s worth every penny.
Flickr/Thomas Hawk
- Iced tea may be the perfect beverage.
Flickr/Liz Mc
- We will go through hell every summer, but everyone will envy us in the winter.
Flickr/Ricymar Photography
- Palm trees are just cool. They make every scene better.
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- You’re never far from a good place to fish.
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- Rain or shine, an umbrella comes in handy.
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- When a hurricane is headed your way, stay calm and carry on.
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- The beach is free, fun, and it never gets old.
Flickr/Daniel Piraino
- There’s beauty in the lakes and rivers, too.
Flickr/Daniel Piraino
- Flooding is just a part of life.
Flickr/Ricymar Photography
- Almost anyone can have a green thumb here.
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- Shoes are optional.
Flickr/Rodrigo Suarez
- Never pay for shells. It’s much more fun to find them. Don’t forget the shark teeth!
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- You don’t need a swimming pool to stay cool.
Flickr/Jim Brekke
- Never tick off one of these.
Flickr/Reinhard Link
- Jumanji-sized insects are real, and it seems like they’re all in Florida.
Flickr/Bob Peterson
- Moss in the trees means you’re home.
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- Every kid should experience Disney World.
Flickr/Joe Penniston
Do you think we missed any? Let us know in the comments below!
Flickr/Daniel Piraino
Flickr/josephdepalma
Flickr/Ricymar Photography
Flickr/Jim Sorbie
Flickr/Thomas Hawk
Flickr/Liz Mc
Flickr/THOR
Flickr/ariel jatib
Flickr/Bahador
Flickr/Rodrigo Suarez
Flickr/Jim Brekke
Flickr/Reinhard Link
Flickr/Bob Peterson
Flickr/Joe Penniston
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