Friday, February 21, 2014

Change Your Zip Code Once You Know All The Things You Didn't Know About South Florida

By Jony Mozen


People think so many things about Florida. It's the sunshine state. Oranges are its main crop. Alligators cross highways. Hurricanes visit regularly. People love to retire here. But there are things you didn't know about South Florida that you probably wished you did.

South Florida consists of cities like Miami. We all know the lure, beauty, and drama of Miami. Gorgeous beaches filled with hot bodies by day and lush clubs with Latin influences beckon by night. But Miami has a rich history. Throughout the years it has gone through its ups and downs, but the draw has always been strong. Here you can find most U. S. Corporations Latin headquarters because of the proximity to South America.

With a mostly Hispanic population that is generally Cuban, you have a city where the culture of its people reflect in the architecture, music, culture, and feel of the city. With bright colors, dynamic musical beats, and a fashion base that the rich and famous yearn for, Miami isn't just hot in temperature.

Boca Raton has a reputation as the end point for the elderly of the States. But this city is where Florida's only five star resort lies. The Boca Resort and Club started in the twenties by the Ritz Carlton hoteliers. The name was changed and in the late sixties two pink towers were added, but the dedication to class, elegance, and style never changed. That elegance is what directs the pulse of the city now and the people who live here are bearers of that beat.

Fort Lauderdale used to be the land where college kids came to be bad. But that is not the case now. Instead of crazy kids, this town has stepped up its game. Known as the Venice of America, the canals and waterways that wind through the city have called to those that love boating. Because of this, yacht manufacturing has become the economy that has raised the finances of this city.

At the southernmost tip of Florida is Key West. Closer to Cuba than it is to Florida's mainland, this city has a draw and an enigma that has people returning here again and again. The tourists that visit love the shopping, delicious food, and a brand of hospitality you don't find anywhere else.

Whatever the draw Key West brought presidents, writers, poets, and those of the dramatic to visit. Authors Tennessee Williams and Ernest Hemingway stayed here for extended periods of time writing great works like A Streetcar Named Desire and To Have and Have Not.

This land has ghosts of Spaniards, Indians, British and more running through the founding and growth of the Southern part of this state. The things you didn't know about South Florida can be learned if you find a place that you enjoy and decide to set down roots here. You know that beauty and tranquility await you.




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