Recent questions tagged florida

Description : What is your favorite Florida town and why?

Last Answer : I've only been to a few. I had a friend who lived in Daytona, about 30 years ago, and I don't remember much except going to a biker bar with her and her boyfriend. It's a famous bar, ... year. My grandmother used to go to Sanibel Island and Captiva, which are resort areas and she used to love them.

Description : Are the laws submitted by Desantis "voter suppression" or common sense?

Last Answer : 1. This bill would ban vote-by-mail ballots from being sent out to all residents, making it so only voters who request a ballot would receive one. Th bill would require a voter request each year, ... no reason not to do that. I don't know the details of point 3, which seems unclearly worded.

Description : Is Disney World in danger from Hurricane Irma?

Last Answer : ALL of Florida is in danger. My mom lives on the west coast of the state and she’s in danger. Orlando isn’t in danger of storm surge, but heavy rains and strong winds are going to pay Mickey a visit.

Description : Another Trayvon Martin type of ordeal in Florida!? Same age teen?

Last Answer : My thoughts are that this article is dated November 28, 2012.

Description : Is Florida where democracy goes to die?

Last Answer : answer:/hiding We're the state that lives on tourism revenue but refuses to protect our environment, that manages to elect governors that no one can remember voting for, that turns down billions of ... one in high school dropouts. Yay, Florida - land of Strip Clubs and Holy Land Amusement Park.

Description : Floridian residents, did you know that the state aid budget for libraries is zeroed (seriously $0) for next year?

Last Answer : This is terrific. Floridian residents should determine their library needs on a county or city basis. There is no reason for the state to be micromanaging this.

Description : Anyone know some good beaches on the eastern coast of FL?

Last Answer : The state park in St Augustine has beautiful sugar white sand. It is a tourist town but if you are there off season (when I go) it is wonderful.

Description : What's the best place to get a good deal on a vacation property in Florida right now?

Last Answer : Just about anywhere in Florida is bargain-basement right now! I can recommend Dunedin, Florida through personal knowledge; it's a small town near the cities of Tampa and St. Petersburg, on the coast. ... a beach (Honeymoon Island and Caladesi Island) that is deemed one of the best in the country.

Description : Disneyworld suggestions?

Last Answer : Two days isn't enough to really see the whole park. I would aim for one or two of the parks. Your kids are a perfect age for the Magic Kingdom. Epcot is nice too but has more for ... with kids- http://travelwithkids.about.com/cs/disneyworld/a/wdwtoptips.htm Forgot my favorite site- www.allears.net

Description : What is the closest beach to DisneyWorld?

Last Answer : Look at a map! You can go east or west, Orlando is pretty much in the middle. Do you want Atlantic Ocean or the Gulf? Daytona, Tampa, Cocoa Beach, etc.

Description : Anyone been to Sanibel island?

Last Answer : I was there briefly years ago. Sanibel is famous among shell collectors. Try to schedule a beachcombing expedition when the tide is out. Looking for pretty shells is absolute magic for kids that age, and it doesn’t get any better than Sanibel.

Description : Bringing veggies into Florida?

Last Answer : Yep I bring the from Louisiana. There are no check points between Texas and Florida

Description : When is the best time of year to visit Florida?

Last Answer : answer:They say, the snow birds go south for the winter. Meaning, those who live in the northeast often go to FL during the winter months for it is considerable warm compared to where they came ... I came. Therefore I would never fly across the country to visit a supposed warm winter state again.

Description : What do you think about letting Florida and Michigan re-vote?

Last Answer : We have a precedent for discounting votes in Florida.

Description : Where to go around West Palm Beach, Florida for metal detecting?

Last Answer : you can’t.