Trinity Catholic School's 3rd grade researched and presented facts about Florida at the Florida Festival luncheon.

1. Exploring Florida
The Florida Festival

2. Mrs. Saxon’s Class
Presents…..

3. Five Great FloridaFive Great Florida
Wildlife AreasWildlife Areas
By: GabbyBy: Gabby

4. EvergladesEverglades
 The Everglades is the only place in theThe Everglades is the only place in the
world where American alligators andworld where American alligators and
American crocodiles live together in theAmerican crocodiles live together in the
wild.wild.

5. St. Marks NationalSt. Marks National
Wildlife RefugeWildlife Refuge
• St. Marks is a unique area ofSt. Marks is a unique area of
Florida’s Gulf coast that has uplandFlorida’s Gulf coast that has upland
forest, swamps, fresh waterforest, swamps, fresh water
marshes, and salt water estuaries.marshes, and salt water estuaries.

6. Ocala National ForestOcala National Forest
 The Ocala National Forest is theThe Ocala National Forest is the
oldest national forest east of theoldest national forest east of the
Mississippi River and is located inMississippi River and is located in
Central Florida.Central Florida.

7. Wakulla Wildlife ManagementWakulla Wildlife Management
AreaArea
 The Wakulla WMA is 6 miles south ofThe Wakulla WMA is 6 miles south of
Tallahassee and has one of the largestTallahassee and has one of the largest
fresh water springs in the world.fresh water springs in the world.

8. Joe Budd Wildlife ManagementJoe Budd Wildlife Management
AreaArea
 At the Joe Budd WMA there areAt the Joe Budd WMA there are
aquatic education programs,aquatic education programs,
hunting, hiking, biking, andhunting, hiking, biking, and
horseback riding activities tohorseback riding activities to
enjoy.enjoy.

9. NFL FloridaNFL Florida
Football PlayersFootball Players
By: BellamyBy: Bellamy

10. Brad JohnsonBrad Johnson
He played college football andHe played college football and
basketball for FSU.basketball for FSU.
He won the Super Bowl with theHe won the Super Bowl with the
Tampa Bay Buccaneers.Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

11. Tim TebowTim Tebow
He played college football and won theHe played college football and won the
Heisman with the Florida Gators.Heisman with the Florida Gators.
He played for the New York Jets.He played for the New York Jets.

12. Deion SandersDeion Sanders
 He played football and baseball for FSU.He played football and baseball for FSU.
 He won the Super Bowl with the DallasHe won the Super Bowl with the Dallas
Cowboys and the San Francisco 49ers.Cowboys and the San Francisco 49ers.

13. Vinny TestaverdeVinny Testaverde
 He played football for the Miami HurricanesHe played football for the Miami Hurricanes
and also played in the NFL for the Tampa Bayand also played in the NFL for the Tampa Bay
Buccaneers.Buccaneers.
 He also won the Heisman.He also won the Heisman.

14. Fred Biletinkoff
 He played for FSU and then in the NFL for
the Oakland Raiders.

15. Five Florida ParksFive Florida Parks
Made by NicholasMade by Nicholas

16. Tom Brown ParkTom Brown Park
 Tom Brown Park is located inTom Brown Park is located in
Tallahassee.Tallahassee.

17. Anastasia State ParkAnastasia State Park
 Blocks of coquina where taken from this siteBlocks of coquina where taken from this site
to build Castillo de Marcos in Saintto build Castillo de Marcos in Saint
Augustine.Augustine.

18. Florida Caverns StateFlorida Caverns State
ParkPark
 You can view rocks that have formedYou can view rocks that have formed
stalactites and stalagmites.stalactites and stalagmites.

19. Marjorie K. RawlingsMarjorie K. Rawlings
Historic State ParkHistoric State Park
Marjorie K. Rawlings was aMarjorie K. Rawlings was a
famous author who wrotefamous author who wrote TheThe
YearlingYearling here.here.

20. Everglades National ParkEverglades National Park
 There are many different species ofThere are many different species of
wild life.wild life.

21. Five National Parks InFive National Parks In
FloridaFlorida
By: DianaBy: Diana

22. Everglades NationalEverglades National
ParkPark
 The Everglades was once a state parkThe Everglades was once a state park..

23. Biscayne National ParkBiscayne National Park
 Biscayne National Park is located inBiscayne National Park is located in
southern Florida, south of Miamisouthern Florida, south of Miami..

24. Cape Canaveral NationalCape Canaveral National
Sea ShoreSea Shore
• Since ancient times, this barrierSince ancient times, this barrier
island has provided sanctuary toisland has provided sanctuary to
both people and wildlife.both people and wildlife.

25. Big Cypress National Preserve
 The fresh waters of Big Cypress
Swamp are essential to the
health of the neighboring
Everglades.

26. Dry Tortugas National ParkDry Tortugas National Park
 Fort Jefferson is one of the park’s mainFort Jefferson is one of the park’s main
attractions.attractions.

27. The Five Basilicas of FloridaThe Five Basilicas of Florida
By: Sharon-ClareBy: Sharon-Clare

28. The Basilica of Saint MaryThe Basilica of Saint Mary
Star of the SeaStar of the Sea
 This basilica is in Key West and wasThis basilica is in Key West and was
founded by Father Kirby.founded by Father Kirby.

29. The Basilica of the National Shrine of MaryThe Basilica of the National Shrine of Mary
Queen of the UniverseQueen of the Universe
 This basilica is in Orlando and can seatThis basilica is in Orlando and can seat
2,000 people.2,000 people.

30. The Basilica of St. Michael theThe Basilica of St. Michael the
ArchangelArchangel
 This basilica is in Pensacola and wasThis basilica is in Pensacola and was
made a Basilica Last year in 2012.made a Basilica Last year in 2012.

31. The Basilica of Saint PaulThe Basilica of Saint Paul
 This basilica is in Daytona Beach and theThis basilica is in Daytona Beach and the
first basilica named a basilica by Popefirst basilica named a basilica by Pope
Bendict XVI in the U.S.Bendict XVI in the U.S.

32. The Cathedral Basilica ofThe Cathedral Basilica of St. AugustineSt. Augustine
 This basilica is in St. Augustine and itsThis basilica is in St. Augustine and its
cornerstone was layed in 1793.cornerstone was layed in 1793.

33. Famous Athletes Who Live InFamous Athletes Who Live In
FloridaFlorida
Made by: JaydasiannMade by: Jaydasiann

34. Fred Funk
• Fred Funk lives in Florida with his wife
and three children. He is a famous
golfer.

35. Mark McCumberMark McCumber
 Mark McCumber lives in Florida and wasMark McCumber lives in Florida and was
born in Florida. He is a famous golfer.born in Florida. He is a famous golfer.

36. Vijay SinghVijay Singh
 Vijay Singh lives in Florida. He was number one inVijay Singh lives in Florida. He was number one in
official world golf rankings in 2004 and 2005. He is aofficial world golf rankings in 2004 and 2005. He is a
famous golfer.famous golfer.

37. Amer DelicAmer Delic
•Amer Delic is the 2003 NCAA men’s tennisAmer Delic is the 2003 NCAA men’s tennis
champion and lives in Jacksonville.champion and lives in Jacksonville.

38. Bubba DickersonBubba Dickerson
He lives in Florida and was born in Jacksonville. He is aHe lives in Florida and was born in Jacksonville. He is a
famous golfer.famous golfer.

39. 5 Florida Native American5 Florida Native American
TribesTribes
Made by: TaylorMade by: Taylor

40. ApalacheeApalachee
 Hernando de Soto seized the ApalacheeHernando de Soto seized the Apalachee
town of Anhaica.town of Anhaica.

41. CalusaCalusa
 The Calusa Indians were the largest andThe Calusa Indians were the largest and
most powerful group.most powerful group.

42. MiccosukeeMiccosukee
 Its name means “Chief of the Hog Clan.”Its name means “Chief of the Hog Clan.”

43. SeminolesSeminoles
 The word Seminole is a Spanish term forThe word Seminole is a Spanish term for
“runaway” or “wild one”.“runaway” or “wild one”.

44. TimucuaTimucua
 The Timucua Indians lived in North FloridaThe Timucua Indians lived in North Florida
and Southeast Georgia.and Southeast Georgia.

45. Five Florida Wildlife CentersFive Florida Wildlife Centers
Made by : ChristopherMade by : Christopher

46. The TallahasseeThe Tallahassee MuseumMuseum
It has special guest animals likeIt has special guest animals like
tigerstigers and emusand emus from otherfrom other..
places,places, as well as historicalas well as historical
houses.houses.

47. Jacksonville ZooJacksonville Zoo
• It has more than 2,000 rare and exotic
animals and 1,000 varieties of plants.

48. Lion Country Safari
It was founded in 1967 by South
African and British men.

49. Butterfly WorldButterfly World
 It opened in 1988 and is the largestIt opened in 1988 and is the largest
butterfly park in thebutterfly park in the worldworld..

50. Sea WorldSea World
• It has dolphin shows and you get toIt has dolphin shows and you get to
petpet other dolphins and manta raysother dolphins and manta rays ..

51. Five Florida explorers
Made by: Jake

52. Juan Ponce De LeonJuan Ponce De Leon
 Juan PonceJuan Ponce
De LeonDe Leon
namednamed
Florida.Florida.
 He died of hisHe died of his
wounds.wounds.

53. Panfilo NarvaezPanfilo Narvaez
PanfiloPanfilo
NavaezNavaez
exploredexplored
Tampa Bay.Tampa Bay.

54. Hernando De Soto
Hernando De Soto
was buried in the
Mississipi River.

55. Jean RibaultJean Ribault
He builtHe built
FrenchFrench
colonies incolonies in
Florida.Florida.

56. Pedro MenendezPedro Menendez
PedroPedro
MenendezMenendez
capturedcaptured
FortFort
CarolineCaroline
andand
founded St.founded St.
Augustine.Augustine.

57. Five Great FloridaFive Great Florida
BeachesBeaches
By MelissaBy Melissa

58. Miami BeachMiami Beach
 Miami Beach is in southern Florida on theMiami Beach is in southern Florida on the
Atlantic coast.Atlantic coast.

59. ClearwaterClearwater
 Clearwater Beach is a place where theClearwater Beach is a place where the
beach has white sand and the water isbeach has white sand and the water is
crystal clear.crystal clear.

60. Sanibel IslandSanibel Island
 Sanibel Beaches are the most beautiful inSanibel Beaches are the most beautiful in
the world with great shelling, fishing,the world with great shelling, fishing,
beachcombing and sunbathing.beachcombing and sunbathing.

61. Siesta KeySiesta Key
 Siesta Key Beach is famous for jewelSiesta Key Beach is famous for jewel
green water, quartz crystal white sands,green water, quartz crystal white sands,
light waves, and amazing wildlife.light waves, and amazing wildlife.

62. Key WestKey West
 The third largest coral reef in the world offThe third largest coral reef in the world off
the coast of Key West Beach.the coast of Key West Beach.

63. Five Florida RiversFive Florida Rivers
By: ChristopherBy: Christopher

64. Suwannee RiverSuwannee River
The Suwannee River is a major river ofThe Suwannee River is a major river of
Southern Georgia and Northern Florida.Southern Georgia and Northern Florida.

65. St. Johns RiverSt. Johns River
The St. Johns River is the longest river inThe St. Johns River is the longest river in
Florida.Florida.

66. St. Lucie RiverSt. Lucie River
The St. Lucie River is a seven mile longThe St. Lucie River is a seven mile long
estuary in St. Lucie and Martin countiesestuary in St. Lucie and Martin counties
in Florida.in Florida.

67. Apalachicola RiverApalachicola River
The Apalachicola River is 112 miles longThe Apalachicola River is 112 miles long
and links the Gulf Coast with theand links the Gulf Coast with the
Appalachian Mountains.Appalachian Mountains.

68. St. Marks RiverSt. Marks River
The St. Marks River is in the Big BendThe St. Marks River is in the Big Bend
region of Florida and it is protectedregion of Florida and it is protected
because of its natural attributes.because of its natural attributes.

69. Five Fun Places To VisitFive Fun Places To Visit
In FloridaIn Florida
by Zachby Zach

70. Sea WorldSea World
 Shamu, the killer whale, makes his homeShamu, the killer whale, makes his home
at Sea World.at Sea World.

71. Jacksonville ZooJacksonville Zoo
 The zoo has the only walking safari inThe zoo has the only walking safari in
North Florida.North Florida.

72. Busch GardensBusch Gardens
 There are six huge roller coasters atThere are six huge roller coasters at
Busch Gardens.Busch Gardens.

73. St. AugustineSt. Augustine
 The oldest wooden school house, stillThe oldest wooden school house, still
standing, is located in St. Augustine.standing, is located in St. Augustine.

74. Key WestKey West
 Earnest Hemmingway’s home is located inEarnest Hemmingway’s home is located in
Key West.Key West.

75. Five FAMOUS FLORiDAFive FAMOUS FLORiDA
SUPeRSTARSSUPeRSTARS
By: ReAgAnBy: ReAgAn

76. Tim TebowTim Tebow
 He was number 15 for the Florida Gators.He was number 15 for the Florida Gators.

77. Ponce De LeonPonce De Leon
• He named La Florida in 1513He named La Florida in 1513..

78. Emmitt SmithEmmitt Smith
• He was number 22 on theHe was number 22 on the
Florida Gator team.Florida Gator team.

79. Harriet Beecher StoweHarriet Beecher Stowe
• She disliked slavery and lived for a time nearShe disliked slavery and lived for a time near
Orange Park, FL.Orange Park, FL.

80. Chief OsceolaChief Osceola
• He led the Seminole tribe.He led the Seminole tribe.

81. Five Florida Forts
Made by:
Damian

82. • It can be found at Mission San Luis.
Fort San Luis

83. Fort Caroline
• This fort near Jacksonville is
the place where Florida Indians
had their first contact with
Europeans.

84. Fort Mose
• The people of this fort in St.
Augustine moved to Cuba.

85. Fort Jefferson
• This fort off the southern coast
of Florida was named after
President Jefferson.

86. Fort Christmas
• This fort, which is east of
Orlando, got its name because
construction began on
Christmas day.

87. Five CitiesFive Cities
On theOn the
DixieDixie
highway inhighway in
FlOriDa!FlOriDa!
MaDe by: KnOxMaDe by: KnOx

88. BARTOW,FLBARTOW,FL
 Bartow is not far from Arcadia.Bartow is not far from Arcadia.

89. MIAMI,FLMIAMI,FL
 Miami is the last city on the Dixie Highway!Miami is the last city on the Dixie Highway!

90. ARCADIA,FLARCADIA,FL
 Arcadia is in south central Florida.Arcadia is in south central Florida.

91. ST.AUGUSTINE,FLST.AUGUSTINE,FL
Saint Augustine is the oldest city in theSaint Augustine is the oldest city in the
United States of America!United States of America!

92. HOWEY-IN-THE-HOWEY-IN-THE-
HILLS,FLHILLS,FL
 Howey-In-The-Hills was found by WilliamHowey-In-The-Hills was found by William
John Howey and home of the first citrusJohn Howey and home of the first citrus
plant!plant!

93. 5 Haunted Places In5 Haunted Places In
FloridaFlorida
By: AveryBy: Avery

94. Gibson Inn In ApalachicolaGibson Inn In Apalachicola
 It is haunted by a man who diedIt is haunted by a man who died
there in 1922.there in 1922.

95. St. Augustine LighthouseSt. Augustine Lighthouse
 The St. Augustine Lighthouse isThe St. Augustine Lighthouse is
haunted by many differenthaunted by many different
ghosts.ghosts.

96. Sunland Hospital In TallahasseeSunland Hospital In Tallahassee
 Sunland Hospital is closed, butSunland Hospital is closed, but
people say the patients stillpeople say the patients still
haunt the area.haunt the area.

97. Spook HillSpook Hill

If you drive to SpookIf you drive to Spook HillHill
in Lake Walesin Lake Wales your caryour car
will roll uphill.will roll uphill.

98. Bellamy BridgeBellamy Bridge
 Bellamy Bridge in Marianna isBellamy Bridge in Marianna is
haunted by the ghost of Elizabethhaunted by the ghost of Elizabeth
Jane Bellamy, who died whenJane Bellamy, who died when
she caught on fire.she caught on fire.

99. 5 Famous Floridians5 Famous Floridians
By: MichaelBy: Michael

100. Tim TebowTim Tebow
• He played football for the Jets andHe played football for the Jets and
UF.UF.

101. Walt DisneyWalt Disney
• He created cartoon films andHe created cartoon films and
Disney World.Disney World.

102. Jeb BushJeb Bush
• He was the Governor of FloridaHe was the Governor of Florida
from 1998 to 2007.from 1998 to 2007.

103. Dwayne JohnsonDwayne Johnson
• He is a pro wrestler, stars in lots ofHe is a pro wrestler, stars in lots of
movies, and lives in Miami.movies, and lives in Miami.

104. Randolph CaldecottRandolph Caldecott
• The Caldecott Medal was in hisThe Caldecott Medal was in his
honor, and he is buried in St.honor, and he is buried in St.
Augustine.Augustine.

105. Five Great
Florida Golf
Courses
Made By: Ty

106. Capitol City Golf
Course
• In 1908, the initiation fee was $1.00. The dues
were $1.00 per year, and it is in Tallahassee,
Florida.

107. Seminole Golf Course
• The Seminole Golf Club was designed in 1929
by Donald Ross, and it has 18 holes in
Tallahassee, Florida.

108. Pablo Creek Golf Club
• Pablo Creek Golf Club was created by Tom
Fazio in 1996, and it is in Jacksonville,
Florida.

109. The Concession Golf
Course
• Its course rating is 77.6, and it has a slope
rating of 155.
• It is in Bradenton, Florida.

110. TPC Sawgrass Golf
Course
It is an 18 hole course with a total par of 72, andIt is an 18 hole course with a total par of 72, and
it is in PonteVedra Beach,it is in PonteVedra Beach,
Florida.Florida.

111. 5 Florida Explorers5 Florida Explorers

112. Ponce de LeonPonce de Leon
 Ponce de Leon founded and namedPonce de Leon founded and named
Florida.Florida.

113. Cabeza de VacaCabeza de Vaca
 Cabeza de Vaca was one of four survivorsCabeza de Vaca was one of four survivors
from the Narvaez expedition.from the Narvaez expedition.

114. Hernando de SotoHernando de Soto
 Hernando de Soto was very cruel to the NativeHernando de Soto was very cruel to the Native
Americans.Americans.

115. Rene LaudonniereRene Laudonniere
 Rene Laudonniere founded Fort Caroline.Rene Laudonniere founded Fort Caroline.

116. Pedro Menendez dePedro Menendez de
AvilesAviles Pedro Menendez de Aviles defeated the French atPedro Menendez de Aviles defeated the French at
Fort Caroline.Fort Caroline.

117. Five Florida Amusement Parks
By: Elizabeth

118. Disney World
• Walt Disney World, also know as Magic
Kingdom, is dedicated to the Disney
fairy tales and is the most visited
theme park in the world.

119. Busch Gardens In Tampa Bay
• This is an African themed animal park
with animal exhibits and thrill rides.

120. Universal Studios
• This is a theme park that is focused on
the entertainment industry with rides
themed around the movies and
television.

121. Disney Animal Kingdom
• This is the first Disney theme park
themed entirely around animal
conservation and is the fourth most
visited amusement park in the U.S.

122. Sea World
• This is a marine mammal park whose
main attraction is its killer whales and
three roller coasters.

123. Five Fun Places To VisitFive Fun Places To Visit
In FloridaIn Florida
Made by : MeganMade by : Megan

124. DestinDestin
 Destin is known for its whiteDestin is known for its white
beaches and emerald greenbeaches and emerald green
oceans.oceans.

125. Panama CityPanama City
BeachBeach
Panama City Beach wasPanama City Beach was
founded by Pedro Ariasfounded by Pedro Arias
Davila.Davila.

126. OrlandoOrlando
 Orlando is nicknamed, “The CityOrlando is nicknamed, “The City
Beautiful’’.Beautiful’’.

127. JacksonvilleJacksonville
 Jacksonville is Florida’s largestJacksonville is Florida’s largest
citycity..

128. St. George IslandSt. George Island
 St. George Island was firstSt. George Island was first
inhabited byinhabited by the Creek Indiansthe Creek Indians ..

129. Five Florida MuseumsFive Florida Museums
By :SavannahBy :Savannah

130. Tallahassee Museum
They have exhibits about animals
and nature places.

131. Ah-tah–tai-kiAh-tah–tai-ki
• This museum is next to a Seminole tribeThis museum is next to a Seminole tribe ..

132. Morikami MuseumMorikami Museum
 You can learn about JapaneseYou can learn about Japanese
gardens at this museum in centralgardens at this museum in central
Florida.Florida.

133. Lemoyne CenterLemoyne Center
There are many art exhibits atThere are many art exhibits at
Lemoyne Center in Tallahassee.Lemoyne Center in Tallahassee.

134. Florida History MuseumFlorida History Museum
 You can learn everything aboutYou can learn everything about
Florida History at this museum inFlorida History at this museum in
Tallahassee.Tallahassee.

135. Five Top Florida CitiesFive Top Florida Cities
Made By: AndrewMade By: Andrew

136. TallahasseeTallahassee
• Tallahassee is known for its canopy roadsTallahassee is known for its canopy roads..
• Tallahassee is the capitol of FloridaTallahassee is the capitol of Florida..

137. Winter ParksWinter Parks
• Winter Park’s property crime levels areWinter Park’s property crime levels are
lower than Florida's average levels. It haslower than Florida's average levels. It has
a beautiful park.a beautiful park.

138. St.AugustineSt.Augustine
St. Augustine was the first permanentSt. Augustine was the first permanent
European settlement in The United States.European settlement in The United States.

139. NaplesNaples
Naples’ local beach is considered to be oneNaples’ local beach is considered to be one
of the top beaches.of the top beaches.

140. Baca RatonBaca Raton
• Baca Raton is known for its affluent socialBaca Raton is known for its affluent social
community.community.

141. Mrs. Outland’s Class
Presents…..

142. Five Best Places To Bike
By; Seth B.

143. Santos
• It has 82,000 acres of off road riding and, offers beginner
to advanced places to ride.

144. Withlacoochee State Trail
• It is the longest paved trail in Florida.

145. Sugar Loaf Mountain Trail
• It’s the highest point in peninsular Florida at 312 feet above
sea level!

146. Cadillac
• It has 7 exciting miles of biking. It’s fun for single track
riders.

147. San Felasco
• It’s the best cross country trail in Florida.

148. 5 Military Bases
By: Brad

149. Jacksonville Naval Air
Station
• It is the 2nd largest Naval base in
the Southeast Region. Some of
the best pilots train here.

150. Naval Air station Pensacola
• It is located on the Gulf Coast of
Florida. The Blue Angels are from
this base.

151. Eglin AFB
• It has 130,000 miles of ocean to
fly over.

152. Air station Miami
• It has active and retired troops
and aircraft.

153. MacDill AFB
• It was established in 1938 in
Tampa. Following Pearl Harbor, it
became a major staging area.

154. 5 Florida Sport Stadiums
by Jack

155. Doak Campbell Stadium
• The war chant began at an Auburn vs FSU
game.

156. Ben Hill Griffin Stadium
• Its home record since 1990 is 113 wins
and 13 loses.

157. Raymond James Stadium
• It hosted two Super Bowls.

158. EverBank Field
• It is the host of the Gator bowl.

159. Amway Center
• It holds 3 teams in one stadium.

160. Five Great Places to Visit in
St. Augustine
By: Presley

161. Castillo de San Marcos
• It is the oldest masonry fort in the
Continental United States.

162. The Fountain of Youth
• The Fountain of Youth is a spring that
restores the youth of anyone who drinks or
bathes in it’s water.

163. Old St. John’s County Jail
• The jail was built by Henry Flagler in 1891.

164. The Great Cross
• Elevated to commemorate the 400th
anniversary of the founding of St.
Augustine.

165. Robert Ripley’s Believe or Not!
• Ripley brought the world the Ripley’s
Believe it or Not Museums. One of these
buildings is located in downtown St.
Augustine.

166. 5 Great Places to Camp5 Great Places to Camp
By: SophiaBy: Sophia

167. Florida CavernsFlorida Caverns
• Florida Caverns is a great place with
colorful caves.

168. Fort WildernessFort Wilderness
• Fort Wilderness is a Disney
campground close to Disney’s
Magic Kingdom.

169. Edward Ball Wakulla SpringsEdward Ball Wakulla Springs
• It is a great place to enjoy wildlife
on jungle boat rides.

170. Anastasia State ParkAnastasia State Park
• Here you can camp, swim, fish, and do
much more.

171. Grayton BeachGrayton Beach
It has a wonderful beach and great wildlife
too.

172. Five Great Florida Forts
By Jacques

173. Fort Jefferson
• This fort was built out of 16,000,000
bricks. It is located in the Dry Tortugas.

174. Castillo deSan Marcos
• This fort is the oldest in the U.S.A. It is located in
St. Augustine, FL.

175. Fort de Soto
• This fort is located near St. Petersburg,
FL.

176. Fort Foster
• This fort was in central Florida. It was exploded by
gun powder on the reported approach of Seminole
Indians.

177. Fort San Luis
• This fort had cannons that shot 6 pound
cannonballs. It is located in Tallahassee, FL.

178. 5 Great Water Parks
by: Sara Ann

179. Disney’s Blizzard Beach
This beach opened on April 1,1995. They
adopted the mascot from an alligator with
a red scarf and a gold innertube.

180. Adventure Island
• The island opened on June 7,1980.
Adventure Island has 10 rides and 6
attractions.

181. Wet ‘n Wild
This park opened on March 13,1977. Wet ‘n
Wild has 17 attractions and water rides.

182. Big Kahuna’s Lost Paradise
• They opened in 1986. This water park has
11 water park rides and 11ponds and
rivers.

183. Shipwreck Island
• This park opened in the summer of 1983.
Shipwreck Island has 23 new pictures on
the website.

184. 5 Great Florida Wildlife Areas
by: Evan

185. St. Marks National Wildlife Refuge
• The refuge provides habitat for wintering
waterfowl, including ducks, geese, and
whooping cranes.

186. Crystal River National Wildlife
Refuge
• The refuge provides a winter habitat for
about 300 manatees.

187. Everglades National Park
• This park is over 1.5 million acres in size.
The Everglades is home to rare
endangered species, including manatees,
crocodiles, and panthers.

188. Corkscrew Swamp Sanctuary
• This sanctuary is home to rare plants,
such as, old-growth bald cypress, tree
ferns, orchids, and a variety of animals.

189. St. Joseph Peninsula State Park
• This beautiful park along the Gulf of
Mexico is a great place to see hawks,
heron, ducks, dolphins, turtles, and deer.

190. 5 Great Places to Visit in
Orlando
BY: JHONATHAN

191. Wet ’n Wild
• Wet ‘n Wild was
opened on March
13,1977.

192. Sea World
• Sea World opened on
December 15,1973.
• Sea World is a water
park with animals
such as sharks,
whales, and more.

193. Universal Studios
• Universal Studios
opened on June 7,
1990.

194. Nickelodeon Hotel
• Kids under the age of
18 can go there for
free.
• Nickelodeon Hotel is
a hotel of
Nickelodeon.

195. Kennedy Space Center
• Kennedy Space
Center opened on
July 1,1962.
• Kennedy Space
Center is where the
first man was
launched to the
moon.

196. 5 Native Animals5 Native Animals
by: Annetteby: Annette

197. Florida PantherFlorida Panther
• The Florida Panther is an endangered
subspecies. You can see one at the
Florida Museum.

198. Florida ManateeFlorida Manatee
• A Manatee gets scars from speed boats. It
has a cousin which is an elephant.

199. Florida AlligatorFlorida Alligator
• The Florida Alligators are found in the
southeast United States.

200. Wild TurkeyWild Turkey
• Male wild turkeys puff up their feathers to
attract the girls .

201. Florida Black bearFlorida Black bear
• The Florida Black bear is the only bear
found in Florida.

202. Five Best Places To Go
Fishing
By: Nicholas

203. Boca Grande Pass
• Boca Grande Pass is rated as one of the
best fishing spots by numerous
magazines.
• You can catch Snook, Red fish, Sea trout,
Whiting, Pompano, Mangrove snapper,
Sheephead, shark, and more.

204. Ponce De Leon Inlet
• Ponce De Leon Inlet is located just south of
Daytona.
• You can catch Red Fish, Sea Trout, Whiting,
Sheephead, mangrove snapper, squid, shiners
and fiddler crabs.

205. Chassahowitzka River Mouth
•It is located south of Homosasa Springs.
•You can catch Sheephead, Sea trout, Whiting,
Red fish, Mangrove snapper and in the hotter
months cobia.

206. Anclote River Mouth
• The small greek city of Tarpon Springs is
situated on this river in west central
Florida’s gulf coast.
• You can catch Red Fish, Flounder and
more.

207. St. Augustine
• It is located in northeast Florida.
• You can catch Red Fish, Trout, Snook,
Tarpon and Flounder.

208. 5 Best Historic Sites in Florida
BY WIDNEY

209. Kennedy Space Center
• Space ships are launched at Kennedy
Space Center.

210. Freedom Tower
• The FreedomTower is in
Miami.

211. Ernest Hemingway House
• Ernest hemingway lived in this house for 8
years.

212. Marjorie Kinnan Rawlings House is located
in Cross Creek, Florida.

213. Florida Capitol
• The old state Capitol was built in 1845.

214. Five Best Cities You Could
Visit in Florida
Made by: Ryan

215. Jacksonville
• It is the biggest land area in Florida.
• You can watch fireworks every Fourth of
July and New Year’s Eve.

216. Miami
• The city of Miami is one of the most
popular vacation spots.
• It is the smallest land area in Florida.

217. St. Augustine
• It is the oldest city in Florida.
• It has a canyon called Castillo de San
Marcos.

218. Orlando
• It has many theme parks.
• Space Kennedy Center is located in
Orlando.

219. Tampa
• It has an aquarium.
• It has Lego Land.

220. 5 State Symbols5 State Symbols
by :Keeleyby :Keeley

221. Motto – ’’In God We Trust”Motto – ’’In God We Trust”
• This motto was adopted by the Florida
Legislature.

222. Butterfly-Zebra LongwingButterfly-Zebra Longwing
• This butterfly was designated in 1996.

223. Wildflower-CoreopsisWildflower-Coreopsis
• The wildflower was designated in 1901.

224. State ShellState Shell
• The State Shell is the Horse Conch.

225. State MammalState Mammal
• The State Mammal is the manatee.

226. 5 Best Zoos In Florida5 Best Zoos In Florida
Made By: JoshuaMade By: Joshua

227. Tampa Lowry Park ZooTampa Lowry Park Zoo
• In 2004, Lowry Park Zoo was voted #1 by Children's
Magazine.

228. Jacksonville Zoo GardensJacksonville Zoo Gardens
• Jacksonville Zoo Gardens sits at the mouth of the Trout River.

229. Miami ZooMiami Zoo
• The Miami Zoo is the largest and oldest zoological garden in
Florida.

230. Brevard ZooBrevard Zoo
• The Brevard Zoo was built in 1986.

231. Sea WorldSea World
• Sea World is located in Orlando.

232. 5 Best Beaches in FL
By: Marcos R.

233. Pensacola Beach
• The sand dunes are decorated with delicate
sea oats.

234. Miami Beach
• Miami Beach is a strip of miles of fine
golden sand with emerald waters.

235. Jacksonville Beach
• Jacksonville has twenty miles long wide,
beautiful beaches along the Atlantic
Ocean.

236. Panama City Beach
• The beaches are twenty miles long and are made of fine
sugar-white sand.

237. St. Petersburg Beach
• This is beach of fine white St. Petersburg
Beach is a seven mile sand.

238. 5 Great Beaches In5 Great Beaches In
FloridaFlorida
Made by: CaitlinMade by: Caitlin

239. St. George IslandSt. George Island
• The island is known for being quiet and
peaceful due to it’s small size. St. George
Island is located in Apalachicola, FL.

240. DestinDestin
• The city was named after a fisherman
named Captain Leonard Destin who
moved to this region from New London,
Connecticut.

241. Panama City BeachPanama City Beach
• Panama City Beach has an average of
320 days of sunshine per year.

242. Perdido KeyPerdido Key
• Perdido Key shares a border with
Alabama.

243. Captiva IslandCaptiva Island
• In Captiva, some residents are Alligators,
Bobcats, Bottlenose Dolphins, Turtles,
Sea Otters, Manatees, and Pelicans.

244. 5 Florida Amusement Parks
Made By: Justin

245. Universal Studios
• On the Hulk Roller Coaster, located in
Universal Studios ,you are able to shoot 0-
40 mph. out of the ”Gamma Ray
Boosters’’.

246. Walt Disney World
• Covering 47 square miles, Disney World is
as big as Greater Manchester (England).

247. LEGOLAND
• It takes 34 pieces of Lego to make one
Lego man.

248. Sea World
• Shamu, the killer whale, is their famous
mascot.

249. Epcot
• This spaceship weighs 16 million pounds,
equivalent to 158 million golf balls.

250. Five Florida Museums
by Charlie

251. Miami Museum of Science and
Planetarium
• This Museum is one of the best places for
kid’s education. It is located in Miami.

252. Ripley’s Believe It or Not Museum
• The Ripley’s Believe It or Not Museum is
housed in one of St. Augustine’s most
unique buildings…an 1880’s poured
concrete castle.

253. Salvador Dali Museum
• The Salvador Dali Museum was named
after Salvador Dali. Dali was born in Spain
in1904 and died in 1989. It is located in St.
Petersburg, FL.

254. Ernest Hemingway Home and
Museum
• He lived in the same house and wrote in it
for 10 years. It is located in Key West, FL.

255. The National Museum of Naval
Aviation
• The National Museum of Naval Aviation is
the largest Naval Aviation museum in the
world. It is located in Pensacola, FL.

256. 5 Great Wildlife Areas
By: Abigail

257. Merritt Island National Wildlife
Refuge
• 500 species of wildlife including American
alligators, bald eagles, roseate spoonbills,
and manatees are found here.
• Merritt Island is located 4 miles east in
Titusville ,Florida.

258. Everglades National Park
• This Park covers 2,500 square miles.
Most of it is swampy and buggy.
• Everglades National Park is located on
State Highway 9336 in Homestead,
Florida.

259. Archie Carr National Wildlife
Refuge
• It is located on Florida’s east cost, just
south of Melbourne Beach and holds
significant environmental importance.

260. Gatorland
• Hundreds of alligators dwell on the Park’s
110 tropical acres.
• It is located in Orange Blossom Trail in
Orlando, Florida.

261. Manatee Springs States Park
• The waters are 72 degrees year round.
• Manatee Springs is located in Chiefland,
Florida.

262. 5 National Parks In Florida
By: Karina

263. Wakulla Springs
• Is located 14 miles south of Tallahassee,
Florida.

264. Florida Caverns
• One of the original state parks created by
the civilian convention corps in the 1930s.

265. Everglades
• The park provides important habitat for
numerous, rare, and endangered species
like the manatee and crocodiles.

266. Ponce De Leon State Park
• This beautiful spring is named for Juan
Ponce de Leon.

267. Blue Spring
• Vital habitat for endangered manatees.

268. 5 Great Rivers in
Florida
By: Lucas

269. St. john riverS
the LongeSt river in
FLorida at 301
miLeS

270. Peace river
• Drains into Charlotte-Harbor

271. Wacissa River
• thiS river iS SPring Fed and Located
in jeFFerSon county.

272. St. Marys River
• It is named after the Irish St.
Mary.

273. 5 Hiking Trails
By: Ansley

274. Falling Creek Falls
• This trail is a 0.6 miles loop.

275. Bahia Honda State Park
The trail is 0.6 miles.

276. Eglin
• This trail is 100.5 miles.

277. Deer Lake State Park
• The trail here is 0.3 miles.