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8 Surprising Things About Living in Florida

By Christiana Lilly on January 3, 2018

As someone who was born in Florida but didn’t return to the Sunshine State until college, I’m an odd hybrid of a Florida native and transplant. Since I returned 14 years ago, I’ve traveled all over the state — from Key West to Tampa, Jacksonville, Orlando and more — and gotten acquainted with all the unique aspects of this incredibly diverse state.

Most people think of Florida as all white sand beaches and retirement homes. Trust me: this state is so much more than that. Here are some surprising things about Florida that most people don’t know:

About Christiana Lilly

Christiana Lilly is an award-winning freelance journalist in Florida. She writes and photographs for a number of publications, covering the gamut in lifestyle, community news, and investigative reporting. She also advocates for journalism as the president of the Society of...Read Bio

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