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    natural system: In Florida, these are primarily located continuously along the Atlantic coast from the state line- south to Cape Florida, Miami-Dade County, and on the Gulf coast of the peninsula from Anclote Key, Pasco County, south to Cape Romano, and Collier County (Florida Natural Areas Inventory, n.d.a.). Furthermore, in regard to counties where beaches are discontinuous, we are able to see two additional sites in the Florida Keys, four sites on the islands west of Key West, a site in Cape Sable

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    angioplasty. Dr. F joined in 1995 bringing specialty training in nuclear cardiology. Dr. G joined as an invasive cardiologist in 1996, as well as, Dr. A in 1998, and Dr. B in 2005. In 1998, Dr. O started cardiology practice in West Volusia and Dr. L retired. Dr. C started in West Volusia in 2002 and Dr. M in 2007. Dr. HS

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    disease and war which wreaked havoc on the Tequesta Indians. After a mere 250 years of the arrival of the Spanish, the Tequestas and other native populations in Florida were nearly gone. In 1821, Florida was sold to the United States of America for five million dollars in Spanish damage claims against the American government. After a year Florida became a territory which signified the beginning of its journey

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    In 1831, Chief Justice John Marshall of the United States Supreme Court wrote that "the relationship of the tribes to the United States resembles that of a ‘ward to its guardian '.” The Court determined that the framers of the Constitution did not really consider the Indians as foreign nations but more as "domestic dependent nation[s]" and consequently the Cherokee Nation [as any other tribe] lacked the standing to sue as a "foreign" nation. Justice Marshall also said; "The court has bestowed its

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    glaciers begin to melt, sea levels rise and coastal areas in Florida may suffer immense losses (“Beach Erosion”). Florida’s tourist economy may also suffer a tremendous loss, as well as agriculture (“Florida Scientists”). With a warmer atmosphere, disease will spread quicker and human health will be threatened throughout the state (“Global

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    States more than $25 billion dollars. Andrew also claimed 26 lives and left more than 250,000 people homeless. It lasted eleven days from August 16-27, 1992 and hit land in the Bahamas, southern Florida, and southcentral Louisiana. This particular hurricane originated off the West Coast of Africa in early August, 1992. On August 17, 1992 it became a tropical depression halfway between Africa and the eastern islands of the Carribean. Later on

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    Florida is known as the Sunshine State. Whereas Texas is the Lone Star state. Both states are complete opposites, beaches vs cowboys. So which is better, there really isn’t a true winner. Both states have amazing cities. For example, Fort Myers Florida and Porter Texas. Both these cities are good to live in. Although they both are very similar, one has more activities for you to do and the other is more calm. Notably Florida is known for having many glamorous Theme Parks. Fort Myers is positioned

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    My love for the great state of Florida began when the first time I heard the name. I was in the first grade at Far West Elementary in California. It was just like any other ordinary elementary school day. Until when my principle walked in into my classroom and she introduce a transfer student named Tim. She had asked Tim a few questions, one of the questions was, where did he move from? Tim answered, with a big smile on his face Florida. Everyone in the class got really quite, and looked at him in

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    and whether it hit any land or not. Throughout history Florida has been the hardest hit area by hurricanes. Florida has had ten worst hurricanes which caused most people to try and flee from their homes. These hurricanes caused life altering effects and devastation for those who lived in the path of the storm. The three major hurricanes that hit Florida’s coastline brought intense wind, rain, destruction, and unpreparedness. Although Florida has suffered through many tropical storms and hurricanes

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    to mention the expense, in Orlando, Florida. Here are a few ideas that have been fun-filled and educational for our family. We travel in a camper, which opens a whole new world of travel. If you don 't have a camper, one can be rented from almost any RV salesperson. Prices vary, but it will average out to about the same as a week in Orlando. These are just our experiences, and we are not a travel agent. Number 1: If you enjoy Florida then try a trip down Florida Highway 101. You can pick up Highway

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