Florida, Really?

Description

Florida is famous for sunshine, beaches, palm trees, theme parks, and warm winter escapes. But spend a little time here and you quickly discover there is much more to the Sunshine State than what appears on the postcards.

Florida, Really? is an entertaining journey through the places, people, wildlife, weather, culture, history, and wonderfully unexpected moments that make Florida unlike anywhere else.

From alligators lounging beside retention ponds and sandhill cranes stopping traffic to rocket launches, natural springs, hurricanes, beach towns, roadside attractions, legendary characters, and stories that could only happen in Florida, this book explores the state beyond the usual tourist destinations.

Along the way, you’ll discover hidden gems, unusual traditions, fascinating history, local foods, remarkable wildlife, and some of the everyday quirks that Floridians barely notice but visitors never forget. You’ll also explore what it’s really like to experience Florida beyond vacation, including the heat, storms, traffic, insects, seasonal visitors, outdoor lifestyle, and the little surprises that come with calling the Sunshine State home.

Written with humor, curiosity, and an appreciation for everything that makes Florida wonderfully different, Florida, Really? isn’t a traditional travel guide. It’s part travel, part culture, part trivia, and part affectionate look at a state that frequently leaves newcomers asking, “Wait… what?”

Whether you’re planning a Florida vacation, moving to the state, already living here, or searching for a fun Florida gift for someone who loves the Sunshine State, Florida, Really? offers a fresh and entertaining way to discover the Florida you won’t find in an ordinary guidebook.

Welcome to Florida.

The sunshine is real.

So are the alligators.