Lodging Accommodations in Florida
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Sun, sand, and surf have made Florida synonymous with the word vacation. People flock to Florida by the tens of millions as visitors and as new residents. The hospitable climate, miles of beaches, year-round outdoor recreation, lively cities, myriad attractions and exotic landscapes offer endless ways to enjoy leisure time. Tourists are not the only stimulant for the Sunshine State's economy; a growing number of national and international corporations find the Florida climate equally favorable for business.
Water sports attract the largest number of participants in a state where recreation is a way of life. Ocean and Gulf waters, thousands of lakes and hundreds of miles of rivers and canals accommodate all kinds of craft and activities. The prevalence of boat ramps and the impressive facilities of municipal marinas testify to the popularity of recreational boating. Boaters should take extreme caution to watch for and avoid the endangered manatees, large, slow-moving mammals that inhabit the coastal waterways.
A series of 35 primitive rivers and waterways throughout Florida have been designated the Florida Canoe Trail System. River floating, particularly on the Alafia River and at Ichetucknee Springs, also is a popular activity. Complete equipment for boating, water skiing, snorkeling, and scuba diving is available along the coasts and at most large lakes.
Surfing is popular on the Atlantic beaches, where the waves are higher than those off the Gulf Coast. Ranging from red coquina shell to firm white powder, the beaches offer a variety of activities. The Gulf Coast beaches extending from Cedar Key to Cape Sable afford and additional form of recreation - seashell collecting.
Saltwater fishing is popular in Florida. Approximately 600 varieties of fish live off the coasts. Marinas in most sizeable cities provide equipment, bait, and ofter guides for deep-sea of offshore charters. Licenses are required for saltwater fishing and may be purchased at bait and tackle shops, sporting goods and discount department stores, as well as at county tax collector offices.
Freshwater fishing is equally rewarding, with record size specimens in the rivers and lakes. Licenses are required and may be purchased at bait and tackle shops, sporting goods and discount department stores, as well as at county tax collector offices. Fishing enthusiasts should be careful not to discard fishing line in the water; many animals are injured or kille as a result of getting tangled in discarded line.