Known for oranges, Disney World and beaches, Florida is a wonderful place to settle for both the young and old. Florida's abundance of recreation makes popular among tourists but also residents, it's the 4th most populous state in the country.
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Florida is the playground for millions and also home for a large number of elderly people. Spring break for colleges seems to have a magnetic pull for the young and young at heart alike. For about 150 miles the famous overseas highway hops from island to island all the way to Florida’s famous Key West. The words Florida and vacation are synonymous.
The tourist attractions are so numerous and famous it would be impossible to name and describe all of them. From the leading missile testing and launching center of Cape Canaveral, to the world famous Disney World. To accommodate a rapidly expanding population the Florida marshlands were being drained posing a threat to native plants and animals life alike. Now strong conservation measures are being taken to avert this danger.
Six Kentucky Derby champions to its credit Florida’s growing thoroughbred industry is having an impact on the racing world. The training tracks and paddock have gone from modest to world famous. Also, the same qualities that have drawn tourists are now drawing motion pictures and television and adding $200 million into the state’s economy.
Tourism is still the Sunshine State’s number one industry.
Florida’s statewide sales tax is six percent with counties allowed to levy up to an additional one percent. Counties also may levy on accommodations and meals a Tourist Development Tax or a Tourist Impact Tax of varying increments.
Golfing is one of Floridian’s favorite pastimes and you can find public and semiprivate courses available throughout the state. State Parks and historical memorials cover 231,793 acres of Florida. Camping is permitted in many, but pets are not permitted in campgrounds and on the beaches.
