Florida


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By: E.I

Florida's state bird: "The Mockingbird".

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Florida, has many important, facts. Such as state motto, state bird, state nickname and so on. Florida’s nickname is: “The Sunshine State”. Florida is called “The Sunshine State” because of its beautiful and sunny weather. Florida does not only have a beautiful nickname, but also a really beautiful motto. Florida’s motto is: “In God We Trust”. Like any other state, Florida has a state flower, state tree, and state bird. Florida’s state flower is called: “The Orange Blossom”. Florida’s state tree is called: “The Sable Palm”. Lastly Florida’s state bird is: “The Mocking Bird”. Florida applied for statehood in 1845. Shortly after that event, Florida joined the union. So in conclusion Florida is just like any other state, with a bird, tree, motto, flower, and nickname.

Florida’s history is rather interesting, but also in a way, very sad. Starting off in 1783, when Spain gained control over Florida again. With again I mean that Spain had lost their control over Florida in 1763, while Spain gained control over Britain instead. However, as said, Spain got back its control over Florida in 1783. After that in 1868, Florida rejoined the Union. Florida separated from the Union in 1861 to then join the confederacy instead. As said, though, Florida got back together with the union in 1868. A while after that in 1958 a satellite was sent off into space from Cape Canaveral, Florida. That satellite was the first EVER satellite to be sent off into space from the US. After that big and exiting event, in 1992 a big, but not so exiting thing happened in Florida. In 1992 a HUGE hurricane struck Florida. The hurricane was named Andrew. The hurricane cost billions of dollars, and at least 40 people were killed. Lastly, in 1998 another tragedy happened in Florida. In 1998 wildfires struck the most northeastern parts of Florida. Due to these major wildfires, Florida had to pay about 620 million dollars in damage.

Florida has many fun, historical, amusing, and exiting things to do. I am looking forward to this trip because of the historical, amusing, and exiting things I am going to do on my visit. When I go to Florida I want to be able to do as much as possible. I am going to stay in Florida for four nights and five days. So, I have chosen to visit five locations I think seem cool and interesting. The first place I want to visit is an art museum. There are many cool and famous art museums in Florida. I am going to go to: "The John and Mable Ringling Museum Of Art" located in Sarasota. I am really exited to go there because that particular museum has a specific section for the Baroque period, and we are learning about that in music class! So, as said, it is deffenetly on my "to do list". Another thing that I think seem very cool about Florida is the beaches and water resorts.One beach in Florida my family and I are going to is the Miami beach. The Miami beach is famous all over the world, so I am really exited about that. My family and I arn't only going to stay in Miami Beach for one day but two. Florida is warm all year round, so two beach visit with my family is a must! Another trip I want to make is to travle (in a car) on the seven mile bridge. The seven mile bridge streches all the way from the southern tip of Florida, to the gulf of Mexico. The best, and most exiting thing for me, though, about the entire trip is going to be: "Disney World Resort. Disney World Resort is located near Orland. This awsome amusement park is famous all over the world. This is a small portion of the reason that going to Florida (for me) is going to be SO much fun.

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beautiful "Miami Beach:" []

__Thursday, December 24 2009, Sarasota, Florida__ 1.On the fist day in Florida we are going to an art museum. First, though, we are going to check into our hotel, Coconut Cay Resort and Marina located in Marathon, Florida. Then we will drive out to Sarasota, Florida. From there we are going to drive to the art museum. The art museum is called: "John and Mabel Ringling art museum". In this particular museum, there is a special "baroque" art section. To us (me and my family), art is really cool and interesting. So this trip might take about five hours to look at all the amazing paintings and creations. I am SO exited.

__Friday, December 25 2009, Orlando, Florida__ The first day in Orlando, Florida my family and I will go visit the famous, and unforgetable sea world. Sea world is know all over the world and says to be a really cool and fun place. I also know that sea world is PACKED with dolphin rides and swimming with the dolphins are also available.

__Saturday, December 26, 2009 Orlando, Florida__ 3. On the third day I will travel to the Disney World Resort!!! The Disney World Resort is divided into many different theme parks. The specific one my family and I are going to is "the Blizzard Beach". The Blizzard Beach is all about water. It has many different water slides, and pools. So again; a day full of water and fun.

__Sunday, December 27 2009, Marathon, Florida__ 4. On the fourth day we are all going to take a ride on the seven mile bridge. The seven mile bridge is a bridge that stretches all the way from Marathon, Florida to the Gulf of Mexico. My family and I wanted to go on the seven mile bridge because we all just thought it would be a fun experience that we would enjoy on our trip to Florida.

__Monday 28 2009, Miami, Florida__ On our fifth day in the sunshine state we are going to Miami Beach! Our family LOVES the beach and just water in general. Any were we go (that has a warm climate) we do not leave without a water filled day. So a trip to famous Miami Beach is a must. Then after spending a fun (hopefully) day at the beach it is time to head back to the hotel. __Tuesday, December 29, 2009 Miami, Florida__ 6. On our last day, we again are going to have a water filled and fun day! We are going to spend yet another day at the famous Miami Beach. As said my family and I LOVE the beach and just water in general, so we thought that we would spend another day in Miami Beach. Then after all that, at the beach for about 4-5 hours, it is time to head home and catch our flight.

Coconut Cay Resort an Marina hotel: []

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1. Best Western Midtown A. 1425 s tamiami; Sarasota, Florida; 34239 B. 888- travelocity C. 72$ per night D. 1. Swimming pool 2. Courtesy breakfast 3. High-speed internet 4. Cable TV 5. Hairdryers

2. Coconut Cay Resort and Marina A. 7196 overseas Hwy; Marathon, Florida; 33050 B. 888- travelocity C. 118$ per night D. 1. Swimming pool 2. Cable TV 3. Small patio 4. Mini refrigiator 5. Microwave

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Flight Plans:

__Leaving from__: Baltimore, Maryland Depature date: 12/24/09 Depature time: 12:43 pm- 3:03 pm Airline: Airtran Airways Flight #: 468 Length of trip (one way): 2 hrs and 20 min. Destination: Orlando, Florida

__Returning from__: Orlando, Florida Departure date: 12/29/09 Departure time: 3:16pm - 5:24 pm Airline: AitTrans Airways Flight #: 471 Length of trip (one way): 2hrs and 8 min. Destination: Baltimore, Maryland

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__Car rental:__

Name of rental company: Payless Car Rental Type of car: SUV Model of car: Jeep liberty or simular Picking up vehicle (location, date, and time): Orlando, FL/ 12/24/09 Mileage allowance: unlimited Total: 697.68$

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__Total of Estimated Cost and Graph:__

Gas: 50$ Hotels: 231.6$ Food: 736 Entertainment: 1,215.94$ Shopping: 250$ Round Trip Air Fare: 1,448.80$ Car Rental: 697.68$ Miscellaneous: 20$ Total: 3201.9$



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10 things to do before i leave to Florida: __

1. Get Rosie (my dog) into a dog shelter. 2. Pack our close 3. Get our passports 4. Get our tickets 5. Walk Rosie a last time before we leave 6. Feed Rosie for the last time before we leave 7. Pack my "fun" bag for the flight 8. My brother will pack his "fun" bag for the flight 9. Turn off all the lights in our house 10. Lock the house before we leave for the airport

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