FLORIDA. Both the Atlantic and the Gulf of Mexico border Florida. It is a peninsula with more coastline than any other state except Alaska.  The northwest part of the state , called the panhandle, extends along the shore of the Gulf of Mexico. Rivers and creeks cut through the state, and it is dotted with springs, lakes, and swamps. Lake Okeechobee, the largest lake in the southern United States, feeds the Everglades, the great swamps that covers most of south Florida. The Florida Keys make up the southernmost part of the state. These small islands curve southwestward for about 150 miles (241 Km) off the mainland from Miami.

   Visitors have been seeking Florida and its fountain of Youth for centuries. The Spanish were the first European settlers. In the 1821 the United States gained Florida from Spain and pioneers moved in. The Seminole Indian fierily resisted the settlers and were forced onto reservations in the West. Not all the Indians left: some retreated deep into the Everglades.  In the 1880s, two railroad tycoons, Henry B. Plant and Henry M. Flagler, visited Florida as Yankee tourist and ended up building luxurious resort hotels and transportation empires. Plan  build a railroad that connected Tampa with the northern states and established the West Coast's tourist industry. Flagler's  Florida East Coast Railroad expanded to the upscale resort of Palm Beach, then to the Miami, and finally, on a string of bridges over the Florida Keys to the West. At each stop, Flagler created resort hotels that served as the foundations for communities, and in the case of Miami, a city.

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 NORTHERN FLORIDA. Florida's capital Tallahassee, in the panhandle. The largest city is Jacksonville, in the northeast center of the state. Amelia Island, near Jacksonville, is a popular resort known for its tennis facilities. Nearby St. Agustine is known as America's Oldest City. It was founded by Spanish explorer in 1565 and as a well-preserved historic center. The narrow street and Spanish-stile architecture reflect the city's  rich history. The Castillo de San Marcos, a large, gray stone fortress built in the 1600s, denominate the city.

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 CENTRAL FLORIDA. American like theme parks: 75 percent have visited Disney Park and resorts. The central Florida area is one big theme park which offers more than 88.000 hotel rooms, 3.000 restaurants, and 66 attractions. Before 1971, tourist would mostly drive through the orange groves of Orlando then Walt Disney World opened in nearby lake Buena Vista. Since then, the park has expanded many times. Today, Orlando's airport is the gateway to the many attractions of central Florida.

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Walt Disney World alone is twice the size of Manhattan. The Disney properties include the Magic Kingdom Park, with seven theme regions; EPCOT Center Park, is science and world exhibition center; Disney's Holliwood Studios, a movie theme park: and Disney's Aminal Kingdom Park, an adventure and safari park. Water Parks: Disney's Blizzard Beach,  Disney's Typhoon Lagoon 

 Other attraction in central Florida include, Universal Studios Florida, working studios with theme park, Universal's Islands of Adventure, Universal CityWalk; Sea World, Discovery Cove, Aquatica a marine park; Pleasure Island, an entertainment complex with nightclubs; stage shows; and,  at a bit of distance, the Kennedy Space Center. At the center, bus tours take visitors past the gigantic Vehicle Assembly Building and the Launch Control Center; Busch Gardens.

THE EAST COAST. Florida's Atlantic coastline has a series of barrier islands. The Atlantic Intracoast Waterway runs along the coast on the protected side of the barrier islands, a popular waterway for yachts moving seasonally. From the Georgia state line, resorts and condominiums dot the coast all the way south to Key West.

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MIAMI. Florida's second largest city, Miami lies on Biscayne Bay, about 3.5 miles (6 Km) west of the ocean. The heart of Downtown is the intersection of Miami Avenue and Flagler Street. Miami is a busy commercial city, not a resort. Miami International Airport serves as the main gateway between the United States and Latin America. Today, Miami is a mosaic of ages and ethnic backgrounds. More that 55 percent of this population is foreign born. Spanish is a principal language. The city's attractions include Little Havana at called Calle Ocho and Vizcaya Museum, the Mediterranean mansion of James Deering of farm machinery fame. The annual Orange Bowl football game on or near New Year's Day is a mayor draw. The city is also the home of the Miami Dolphins (football) and the Florida Marlins (baseball).

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MIAMI BEACH. Located on this barrier island 2.5 miles (4 Km) across Biscayne Bay, Miami Beach is connected to the mainland bay causeways. In 1912 rock and sand were pumped from the bottom of Biscayne Bay and spread over mangrove roofs and soft sand to create land for the city. Collins Avenue parallels the ocean. Most of the beach is lined with highrise condominiums and luxury hotels. Greater Miami's and the Beach's flamboyant past includes rum running during Prohibition, gambling, selling real estate in a swamp, serving as a military barracks during World War II, and providing vacation havens for notorious characters.

SOUTH BEACH (SoBe) Is the trendy area known for its Art Deco hotels. In the mid-1930s, south Miami Beach was called God's Waiting Room. Hundreds of small hotels and apartments were build to house retirees attracted by the climate. The architectural style was influenced by the Paris Exposition the Arts Decorative. More than 800 of these hotels and other buildings, now refurbished and rebuilt, remain in the Art Deco Historic District between Sixth and 23rd streets from Ocean Drive to Lennox Avenue.

MIAMI BEACH   /   SOUTH BEACH

SOUTHWEST. Is a region of Florida , United States located along its gulf coast, south of the Tampa Bay area, west of Lake Okeechobee and mostly north of the Everglades. It consists of five coastal counties from Manatee County south to Collier County, although it sometimes is considered to include three rural counties inland, and the thinly populated mainland section of Monroe County.

The most populous county in the region is Lee County, and the region's largest city is Cape Coral with an estimated population of 151,389 as of 2006.

Southwest Florida was largely ignored by commercial developers until the late 1800s, and as such, lacks much of the heavier development present in other parts of Florida, such as that found in the central or southern regions of the state. In recent years however, there has been a major real estate boom focusing on downtown Fort Myers (high-rise residential condominiums); southern Lee County (commercial development and high-technology); eastern Collier County (residential development); and eastern parts of Bradenston

Overall, the region notably suffers from urban sprawl; however, numerous efforts in recent years have been made to remedy this situation, especially as the urbanized area of the coastal counties pushes eastward in to agricultural and and the sensitive Everglades.

Inland counties (De Soto, Hendry and Glades Counties) are notably rural, with the primary economic driver being agriculture. Important products grown in this area include tomatoes, beef, sugarcane, and citrus products including oranges. Agricultural harvesting in Southwest Florida employs approximately 16,000 seasonal workers, 90 percent of which are thought to be migrants.

Southwest Florida is a unique tropical location attractive to year-round residents, international travelers, part-time residents and sun-seeking vacationers. Trendy shops, endless dining options, white-sandy beaches, picture perfect sunsets, boating, world class fishing and golf are part of the Southwest Florida experience for buyers relocating to the Florida Gulf Coast.

Premier Properties is proud to represent a selection of finest New Developments in Southwest Florida, which include Mercato, (up-town & trendy) Aria (beachfront elegance), The Bonita Bay High-rise Collection, (amenity rich golf course living) Treviso Bay, (a TPC Golf Course Community) Madeira (amazing views on Marco Island) and Lemuria (convenient coach homes). Search each community to learn more about location, amenities and availability.

THE GULF STATES.  Is the great curved arm of the Atlantic Ocean bordered by five states. Of these, Alabama, Mississippi, and Louissiana share a culture that sets them apart-a culture that includes Spanish, French, and Old South influences.

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With 800 miles of sparkling coastline, Florida's top-rated beaches are many and among the best in the world. From Golf Coast to the Keys sun worshipers will find isolated hideaways amid swaying palms and golden shares with colorful umbrellas - and everything in between.

Rub shoulders with the rich and beautiful at Palm Beach's powdery shores on the famed Gold Coast, which stretches over 60 miles along the Atlantic Coast, or head to the Golf's Paradise Coast for a romantic and intimate getaway. Stroll hand-in hand past the mansions lining Naples 'Millionaires'.

Row, or watch the stars come out on sleepy Marco Island. Echoing with bird calls from the nearby mangrove forests, the sugar sands of nearby Lovers Key State Park in Fort Myers are the ideal place to while away the afternoon.

Laid-back and unpretentious, Florida's shores re dotted with island paradises waiting to be discovered. Just off the northeast coast,tiny Amelia Island exudes Victorian charm, with  historic buildings backed by mossy forests. On the Gulf shore, the oak-lined streets and shell-strewn sands of Sanibel and Captiva Islands are tailor-made for relaxing.

As the closest beaches to Orlando, Florida Space Coast, consisting of Cocoa Beach, Melbourne, and Vero Beach, draws tens of thousand of yearly visitors eager to explore its gorgeous sands, surf-friendly waves, and exotic marine life. In Cape Canaveral, Atlantic waves pound shores lined with spiky palmetto and curtains of waxy sea grapes.

On the opposite coast, Clearwater and St. Petersburg beaches have been drawing sun-worshipers to their shores for over a hundred years. Pristine Fort De Soto Park beckons  with quiet silken beaches, while Clearwater is ringed with 28 miles of slender barrier islands.

At the southern end of the state stretch the 400+ islands of the Florida Keys. Climb the historic lighthouse at Bill Baggs ape Florida State Park in Key Biscayne, just a short drive  from the glitz and glamour of Miami's South  Beach, or splash around Sombrero Beach's protected cove on Marathon Key.

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Florida natural attractions:

• Beatiful sandy beaches lining miles of coastline.
• Mild winter climate.
• An accessible swamp, the Everglades.
• The Florida Keys.

Florida's other highlights include:

• Its capital, Tallahassee, and largest city, Jacksonvile.
• America's oldest city, St. Augustine.
• Extensive sports facilities.
• Luxurious hotels and resorts.
• South Beach on Miami Beach.
• The central Florida theme parks, especially WDW.
• Cruising.
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