FLORIDA HAS EVERYTHING
AUSTIN MARKOFSKY # 13
Day One: Breakfast at Sage!
The restaurant is kid friendly, has great bagels, and a great staff. Thank you, Harland, for answering my questions.
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Monday, May 13, 2013, 09:00 PM
AmericanAirlines Arena, Biscayne Boulevard, Miami, FL
Jungle Island
Bal Harbour Shops
Monster Trucks
KRAVIS CENTER
DATE & TIMEVENUE
Sun Jun 30, 2013
7:00 PMKravis Center - Dreyfoos Concert Hall
West Palm Beach, FL
Sun Jun 30, 2013
9:30 PMKravis Center - Dreyfoos Concert Hall
West Palm Beach, FL
Wed Nov 13, 2013
8:00 PMKravis Center - Dreyfoos Concert Hall
West Palm Beach, FLView Tickets »
Fri Nov 29, 2013
5:00 PMKravis Center - Dreyfoos Concert Hall
West Palm Beach, FLView Tickets »
Fri Nov 29, 2013
8:00 PMKravis Center - Dreyfoos Concert Hall
West Palm Beach, FLView Tickets
Sat Nov 30, 2013
11:00 AMKravis Center - Dreyfoos Concert Hall
West Palm Beach, FLView Tickets »
Sat Nov 30, 2013
2:00 PMKravis Center - Dreyfoos Concert Hall
West Palm Beach, FLView Tickets »
Sat Nov 30, 2013
5:00 PMKravis Center - Dreyfoos Concert Hall
West Palm Beach, FL
You can enjoy any of these wonderful concert events at the Kravis Center.
Morikami Museum and Japanese Gardens
Morikami Museum and Japanese Gardens has been a center for Japanese arts and culture in South Florida since its opening in 1977. The Morikami invites guests to discover South Florida’s heritage and its connection with Japan, and explore a series of six diverse gardens inspired by a different historical period and style of Japanese gardening. Experience traditional and contemporary Japanese culture through world-class exhibits, varied educational programs and seasonal events, bonsai display, Pan-Asian cuisine and a distinctive museum store.
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June 7, 2013
Join us for a Sake-themed evening complete with taiko drumming, garden strolls and delectable treats at the Cornell Cafe!
From a sunset wedding to a corporate event, accent your event with the Morikami's beautiful cultural backdrop.
Starting June 4, 2013
Visit this summer for two new exhibits including awe-inspiring Kokeshi & a look at Tanabata (the Star Festival) in the largest Japanese Community outside of Japan - São Paolo, Brazil.
June 15, 2013
Observe the Japanese Tea Ceremony, an ever-changing demonstration rich in seasonal subtleties.
Suwannee River
Union forces invaded Florida in February of 1884. Gen. Truman Seymour identified the Suwannee River bridge as one of the objectives of his campaign. He marched inland with 5,500 men planning to push as far west as the Suwannee River to capture and destroy the bridge.
O'Leno State Park
Founded in 1840, Leno at its height boasted two grist mills, a sawmill, six cotton gins, a post office, a general store, hotel, stables and doctor's office. It thrived after the Civil War because of the power provided by two rock dams built across the Santa Fe.
In 1935 Works Progress Company 418 of the Civilian Conservation Corps, spent 1935 and 1936 building the core of what became O'Leno State Park camp grounds and picnic areas, rustic structures, hiking trails and roads.
Florida Culture
Culture of Florida recently has experienced an increasing influence from the cultures of people moving in from overseas and from other parts around the USA. The immigrants bring in with them their own culture and traditions which blend perfectly with the culture of Florida.
Florida's culture is also influenced by its economy. The tourism industry is the most productive and profitable industry for Florida's economy.
Public education system of Florida has recognized over 200 first languages other thanEnglish which are spoken in the homes of Florida. Some languages spoken include English, Spanish, French, German, Portuguese, Italian, Vietnamese and Arabic. It is a well know fact that language influences the culture of a place; such is the case in Florida too.
Sporting events bring people together and thus, sport activities in Florida have an influence over the culture in Florida. Florida has many professional sports teams in all major sporting events.
Floridas many religions also contribute the culture of the State. the three largest religious groups are the Catholic, Evangelical Protestant and the Mainline Protestants.
History
European Exploration and Colonization began with the arrival of the Spanish explorer Juan Ponce de Leon in 1513 near present day St. Augustine. He called the area la Florida. In 1539 Hernando de Soto began another expedition in search of gold and silver. Menedez arrived in 1565 at a place he called San Augustin and established the first permanent European settlement in what is now the United States.
Britain gained control of Florida in 1763 in exchange for Havana, Cuba, which the British had captured from Spain during the Seven Years War.
Andrew Jackson returned to Florida in 1821 to establish a new territorial govenment on behalf of the United States. As the population increased through immigration, so did pressure on the federal government to remove the Indian people from the lands.
Florida became the twenty-seventh state in the United States on March 3, 1845. William Moseley was elected the first governor. By 1850 the population had grown to 87,445.
Florida Beuaty
Key West - At the Southern most part of the the State. Has the most beautiful sunsets.
The coastline of Florida is full of the worlds most beautiful beaches.
Coral Reefs in the State provide a paradise for divers to see species of coral and fish.