Situated on a large peninsula between the Gulf of Mexico and the Atlantic Ocean, Florida is a scenic land of endless summer. Since Florida's tropical and subtropical climate gets approximately 300 days of sun a year, it's a common place for retirement. Florida is a popular summer vacation, filled with amusement parks and themed resorts. The high revenue from tourism makes it possible for residents to enjoy a state tax-free life. Many new residents flock to the state every year, not only to take advantage of the tax relief, but also to bask in the balmy weather.

A third of Florida's population resides in the Miami metropolitan area, also known as the Tri-County area, located on the southern tip of the state. The Tri-County Area also includes Miami Beach, Fort Lauderdale and West Palm Beach. Most of South Florid's business is conducted in Miami's central district and in turn has the largest concentration of private banks in the nation. On the opposite side of the state is another metropolis, Tampa Bay. Long established cites provide scenic, historic landscape and architecture. The state professional teams are also in Tampa; the Tampa Ray Buccaneers (football), the Tampa Ray Devil Rays (baseball) and the Tampa Bay Lightning (hockey). Another popular city is Key West, which is a small island to the south of the tip of Florida and 90 miles from Cuba.

Florida's Board of Education are making new initiatives to build better facilities and recruiting new teachers to help rebuild their public school system. The graduate rate increases steadily with every passing year with more and more students attending higher education facilities. The most popular university in the state is University of Florida, home of the Gators. Many of their athletes have gone on to play in professional sports, some becoming legends.

Florida has much more waiting in store for a potential resident. Check out the state's main site for more information.