Florida is a really unique place to live, with plenty of its own benefits and challenges. Live here long enough, and you’ll start to grow really fond of certain things that people in other states might not understand. Here are few things Floridians love more than anything else:
- Sandals and flip-flops
Flickr/eyesogreen Real shoes are for work and church only.
- Lots of shade
Flickr/oliver.dodd Everyone knows a shady parking spot is worth more than a close one.
- Our teams
Flickr/Taylor McKnight Choose any sport you like, and we’ll have a team for you.
- Cold treats for hot days
commons.wikimedia.org Whether it’s ice cream, fro-yo or margaritas, we all have our favorite treats to beat the heat.
- Ice-cold sweet tea
Flickr/Treacle Tart Like the pitchers mom (and grandma) always had ready.
- A favorite pair of shades
Flickr/Brian Tomlinson You know, the ones that make you feel like a boss.
- This magical elixer
Flickr/Gatorade Whether you’re playing sports or coming down with the flu, Gatorade will help you stay hydrated.
- Beach days
Flickr/Daniel Piraino You might not get to go as often as you’d like, but once in a while is enough to relax and recharge.
- Florida orange juice with breakfast
Flickr/James Vaughan The best way to get your daily Vitamin C!
- Pub subs for lunch
www.publix.com Mmm. The best subs in town, any town.
- Seafood for dinner
Flickr/Larry Hoffman Some of the best seafood in the country.
- Swimming pools
Flickr/Thomas Hawk Friends with swimming pools are the best friends of all.
- Swimming holes
Karen Parker via Flickr/Florida Fish and Wildlife Natural springs are even better.
- Homemade Key lime pie
Flickr/dannebrog Try it for yourself sometime. It’s really not hard at all.
- Decks and porches for lazy days…and every day
Flickr/Arthur T. LaBar For watching the sunrise with your paper and a cup of coffee, or watching it set with the ones you love.
What are your favorite Florida must-haves? (Not just the essentials such as bug spray and sunscreen, but fun stuff we all seem to go gaga for.) Please share your comments with us below!
Flickr/eyesogreen
Real shoes are for work and church only.
Flickr/oliver.dodd
Everyone knows a shady parking spot is worth more than a close one.
Flickr/Taylor McKnight
Choose any sport you like, and we’ll have a team for you.
commons.wikimedia.org
Whether it’s ice cream, fro-yo or margaritas, we all have our favorite treats to beat the heat.
Flickr/Treacle Tart
Like the pitchers mom (and grandma) always had ready.
Flickr/Brian Tomlinson
You know, the ones that make you feel like a boss.
Flickr/Gatorade
Whether you’re playing sports or coming down with the flu, Gatorade will help you stay hydrated.
Flickr/Daniel Piraino
You might not get to go as often as you’d like, but once in a while is enough to relax and recharge.
Flickr/James Vaughan
The best way to get your daily Vitamin C!
Mmm. The best subs in town, any town.
Flickr/Larry Hoffman
Some of the best seafood in the country.
Flickr/Thomas Hawk
Friends with swimming pools are the best friends of all.
Karen Parker via Flickr/Florida Fish and Wildlife
Natural springs are even better.
Flickr/dannebrog
Try it for yourself sometime. It’s really not hard at all.
Flickr/Arthur T. LaBar
For watching the sunrise with your paper and a cup of coffee, or watching it set with the ones you love.
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