Florida's Fabulous Seashells: And Other Seashore Life

Florida's Fabulous Seashells: And Other Seashore Life Review

Florida's Fabulous Seashells: And Other Seashore Life Feature

• Second Edition, First Printing with a 1988 copyright date. Published by World Publications. Tampa, Florida.

Magazine Size Paperback with 112 pages. One of the Best Books ever published on Florida's Seashells. Fantastic Color Photographs.

Florida for Boomers

Florida for Boomers Review

Editorial Reviews: "If you're a baby boomer thinking about buying a home in Florida, this is your blueprint." - Barbara Corcoran NBC's Today Show Real Estate Correspondent "Brimming with sound advice, practical suggestions and references, and specific relocation recommendations, Florida for Boomers is a thorough, easy-to-read guide that walks you through the process of purchasing or building a home in the Sunshine State." - Jan Cullinane Author of The New Retirement: The Ultimate Guide to the Rest of Your Life "...teaches you everything from finding a real estate agent to understanding how property taxes work. Check it out. You won't be disappointed." - Mark Zilbert South Beach Real Estate Broker featured on 20/20, The Today Show, The Wall Street Journal, and more Book Description: Revised and updated in 2011, Florida for Boomers covers everything baby boomers need to know about Florida real estate, including information about: *finding the best type of home and community for you *standard Florida real estate contracts and homebuilder contracts *property taxes and homeowner's insurance *homeowners' associations *new construction process start to finish *and much more. With expert advice and unique insight, Florida for Boomers takes you deep into the process of buying real estate in Florida. You'll learn important things such as: - How to read and understand the most commonly used "standard" FAR/BAR Florida real estate contract. - Florida real estate closing costs explained in detail, to help you avoid any last minute surprises at the closing table. - The 5 steps every baby boomer should take to find a Florida city and community you'll enjoy for years to come. Florida New Construction From the Ground Up... Maybe your dream is to have a new home or condo built in Florida. There are over 60 critical steps in the new home construction process detailed...with over 20 photos of an actual home under construction in Florida. With this information you will know exactly what's going on at each stage of construction... and what's coming next. Florida HOA's Revealed and Questions Answered... Many of the communities you'll look at in Florida have a Homeowners' Association. Florida for Boomers tells you all the ins and outs that are involved. The book will also show you the two most important things to look for when considering a Florida community with a Homeowners' Association. Join thousands of baby boomers since 2007 who have discovered Florida for Boomers and the easy way to learn all you need to know about moving to Florida.

Key Notes: A Collection of Folk Tales from the Florida Keys

Key Notes: A Collection of Folk Tales from the Florida Keys Review

K.T. Dixon spent several years traveling the Florida Keys in search of tales that reflect the true essence of the islands. KEY NOTES is a collection of fun and entertaining short stories unearthed during those journeys. From the northern Keys in Biscayne Bay to their southern tip in Key West, these tales bring to life the eccentric characters and bizarre events that shaped the colorful history of the island chain. Though some of the stories seem far-fetched, their authenticity is still there for you to explore today. That is if you have the spirit to venture into America's last true frontier.

Florida's Fabulous Birds: Land Birds: Their Stories

Florida's Fabulous Birds: Land Birds: Their Stories Review

Florida's Fabulous Birds: Land Birds: Their Stories Feature

• ISBN13: 9780911977066
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This is an excellent book for the Florida bird watcher. It has large color photographs of the birds in their natural habitats. Often with more than one picture of the species! There is just enough information included to answer common questions. I use this book in my classroom and the elementary aged students find it useful and easy to use.

The Man Who Invented Florida (Dead Letter Mysteries)

The Man Who Invented Florida (Dead Letter Mysteries) Review

When solitary marine biologist Doc Ford focused his telescope on the woman in the white boat, he didn't know his life was about to be capsized: that his conniving uncle Tucker Gatrell would discover the Fountain of Youth, that The National Enquirer would write about it, and that the law would beat down his door in search of three missing men.

But Doc Ford is about to find these things out-- the hard way. Because in the shadowy world of Southwest Florida, where gators yawn, cattle craze, and Indian bones are buried, mysteries great and small have found the man to solve them...

Natural Florida Landscaping

Natural Florida Landscaping Review

Natural Florida Landscaping Feature

• ISBN13: 9781561643882
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As Florida is developed the native flora is often replaced with non-native plants. Wildlife habitat is reduced, water, fertilizer and pesticide usage increases, and the appearance of Florida is altered. But you can help reduce the damage being done to our ecosystems by viewing your yard as part of the natural system. This book will help you make a plan that will work for your yard and choose the native plants that will thrive there. You will have the joy of creating an aesthetically pleasing, life-supporting, and environmentally sensitive landscape. Methods for a small fruit and vegetable garden are also covered.

Southern Florida--Unique Fact/s, Significant Occurrences, or Just Plain Weird Information on Its Towns and Cities (Unique Fact/s, Significant Occurrences, ... Information on a State's Towns and Cities)

Southern Florida--Unique Fact/s, Significant Occurrences, or Just Plain Weird Information on Its Towns and Cities (Unique Fact/s, Significant Occurrences, ... Information on a State's Towns and Cities) Review

Southern Florida-- Unique Fact/s, Significant Occurrences, or Just Plain Weird Information on a State’s Towns and Cities. Florida has the longest coastline in the contiguous United States, encompassing approximately 1,350 miles (2,170 km). Much of the state is at or near sea level (the highest natural point 345 feet (105 m) above sea level at Britton Hill). It’s symbolic animals like the American alligator, Florida panther and the manatee, can be found in the Everglades, one of the most famous national parks in the world. Florida is also known for its amusement parks, the production of oranges and the Kennedy Space Center. St. Augustine is the oldest city in the United States, established in 1565 by Spain. On March 3, 1845, Florida became the 27th state of the United States of America. Florida's nickname is the "Sunshine State", but severe weather is a common occurrence in the state. Central Florida is known as the lightning capital of the United States, as it experiences more lightning strikes than anywhere else in the country. Florida has the highest average precipitation of any state, in large part because afternoon thunderstorms are common in most of the state from late spring until early autumn. A narrow eastern part of the state including Orlando and Jacksonville receives between 2,400 and 2,800 hours of sunshine annually. The rest of the state, including Miami, receives between 2,800 and 3,200 hours annually. Florida leads the United States in tornadoes per square mile (when including waterspouts) but they do not typically reach the intensity of those in the Midwest and Great Plains. Hail often accompanies the most severe thunderstorms.
Hurricanes pose a severe threat during hurricane season, which lasts from June 1 to November 30, although some storms have been known to form out of season. Florida is the most hurricane-prone US state, with subtropical or tropical water on a lengthy coastline. From 1851 to 2006, Florida has been struck by 114 hurricanes, 37 of them major—category 3 and above. It is rare for a hurricane season to pass without any impact in the state by at least a tropical storm. For storms, category 4 or higher, 83% have either hit Florida or Texas. August to October is the most likely period for a hurricane in Florida. The only known calving area for the Northern Right Whale is off the coasts of Florida and Georgia. The largest deposits of potash in the United States are found in Florida.

Extended systems of underwater caves, sinkholes and springs are found throughout the state and supply most of the water used by residents. The limestone is topped with sandy soils deposited as ancient beaches over millions of years as global sea levels rose and fell. During the last glacial period, lower sea levels and a drier climate revealed a much wider peninsula, largely savanna. The Everglades, an enormously wide, very slow-flowing river encompasses the southern tip of the peninsula. Sinkhole damage claims on property in the state exceeded a total of billion from 2006 through 2010.
Florida is tied for last place as having the fewest earthquakes of any US state. Because Florida is not located near any tectonic plate boundaries, earthquakes are very rare, but not totally unknown.
Article II, Section 9, of the Florida Constitution provides that "English is the official language of the State of Florida." This provision was adopted in 1988 by a vote following an Initiative Petition.
In 2000, George W. Bush won the U.S. Presidential election by a margin of 271-266 in the Electoral College. Of the 271 electoral votes for Bush, 25 were cast by electors from Florida. Reapportionment following the 2000 United States Census gave the state two more seats in the House of Representatives.