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The Sunshine State. By Zoe Leindecker. Juan Ponce de Leon. Juan Ponce de Leon is a big part of Florida history. He was the first European settler to sail to Florida, his purpose was looking for the Fountain of Youth. But he didn’t find. Symbols. Flower: Orange Blossom Tree: Sabal Palm
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The Sunshine State By Zoe Leindecker
Juan Ponce de Leon Juan Ponce de Leon is a big part of Florida history. He was the first European settler to sail to Florida, his purpose was looking for the Fountain of Youth. But he didn’t find.
Symbols • Flower: Orange Blossom • Tree: Sabal Palm • Bird: Mockingbird • Animal: Florida panther • Beverage: Orange juice • Fresh water fish: Florida large mouth bass • Saltwater fish: Atlantic sailfish • Gem: Moonstone • Song: Swanee river • Sport: Golf Mocking Bird in Sabal Palm
Nickname Florida’s nickname is the Sunshine State. It is called this because it has a lot of sunny days and a lack of cold ones.
Places to Visit Here are some great places to visit… The EPCOT center Disney World The Florida Keys The Miami Metro Zoo Pelican Island The Beach The John F. Kennedy Space Center Everglades National Park St. Augustine
Motto The Florida motto is in God we Trust.
Population Florida’s population is 13,003,362 people
Statehood Florida became a part of America on March 3rd in 1845, the 27th state
Bibliography Google.com World Book 2003 Florida by Tamra B. Orr