Florida beach

Thanks to Sean via Postcrossing for this Florida beach view

Sent: 28 January 2016   Received: 16 February 2016   Travelled: 19 days

Florida sunrise

thanks to Jesslynne via SwapBot for this sunset!

Sent: 6 November 2015   Received: 24 November 2015   Travelled: 18 days

Greetings from Ocala,Florida

Ocala is located near what is thought to have been the site of Ocale or Ocali, a major Timucua village and chiefdom recorded in the 16th century. The modern city takes its name from the historical village, the name of which is believed to mean "Big Hammock" in the Timucua language. The Spanish Hernando de Soto's expedition recorded Ocale in 1539 during his exploration through what is today the southeastern United States. Ocale is not mentioned in later Spanish accounts; it appears to have been abandoned in the wake of de Soto's attack.
The modern city of Ocala, which was established in 1849 developed around the fort site. Greater Ocala is known as the "Kingdom of the Sun". Plantations and other agricultural development dependent on slave labor were prevalent in the region. Ocala was an important center of citrus production until the Great Freeze of 1894–1895.

Rail service reached Ocala in June 1881, encouraging economic development with greater access to markets for produce. Two years later, much of the Ocala downtown area was destroyed by fire on Thanksgiving Day, 1883. The city encouraged rebuilding with brick, granite and steel rather than lumber. By 1888, Ocala was known statewide as "The Brick City".
Source: Wikipedia

Thanks to the Hagins family for this card of horses!

Sent: 7 Oct   Received: 20 Oct 2015   Travelled: 20 days

Lightner Museum

The Lightner Museum is a museum of antiquities, mostly American Gilded Age pieces, housed within the historic Hotel Alcazar building in downtown St. Augustine. This 1887 Spanish Renaissance Revival style building is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Beautiful reflection card that came from Tiffany from the US via postcrossing.

Sent: 4 August 2015   Received: 18 August 2015    Travelled: 14 days

Giant Ground Sloth fossil

The Volusia County Giant Ground Sloth or Eremotherium laurilardi is the best

preserved and most complete fossil of this species in North America and has 

made its home at The Center for Florida History at the Musuem of Arts and Science

at Daytona Beach, Florida for the past 30 years.

Thanks to Karen via swap-bot for this really awesome fossil card for my

collection!

Sent:5 August 2015   Received: 19 August 2015   Travelled: 14 days

St Augustine

San Agustín was founded in September of 1565 by Spanish admiral and Florida's first governor, Pedro Menéndez de Avilés. It served as the capital of Spanish Florida for over 200 years. St. Augustine remained the capital of East Florida when the territory briefly changed hands between Spain and Britain, and it remained the capital of the Florida Territory until it was moved to Tallahassee in 1824. Since the late 19th century, its distinct historical character has made the city a major tourist attraction. It is also the headquarters for the Florida National Guard.

Thanks to Arnold for this funny card of Pirates!

Sent: 25 February 2015   Received: 18 March 2015   Travelled: 21 days

Florida map 3

Florida culture is a reflection of influences and multiple inheritance; Native American, European American, Hispanic and African American heritages can be found in the architecture and cuisine. Florida has attracted many writers such as Marjorie Kinnan Rawlings, Ernest Hemingway and Tennessee Williams, and continues to attract celebrities and athletes. It is internationally known for golf, tennis, auto racing and water sports.

Florida map

Florida has the longest coastline in the contiguous United States, encompassing approximately 1,350 miles (2,170 km), and is the only state that borders both the Gulf of Mexico and the Atlantic Ocean. Much of the state is at or near sea level and is characterized by sedimentary soil. The climate varies from subtropical in the north to tropical in the south.Some of its most iconic animals, such as the American alligator, crocodile, Florida panther and the manatee, can be found in the Everglades National Park.

Thanks to Maisie for the postcard :)

Florida map

Florida is the 22nd most extensive, the 3rd most populous, and the 8th most densely populated of the 50 United States. The state capital is Tallahassee, the largest city is Jacksonville, and the largest metropolitan area is the Miami metropolitan area.

Thanks to the Ivins family for another lovely map!

Cocoa Beach

Thanks to Jenny for this busy scene! (swap-bot)

Sent: 7 February 2015   Received: 26 February 2015   Travelled: 19 days

Holler Fountain

Excerpt: Displayed at New Tork World's Fair in 1939 Dedicated at

Stetson University, Deland,Florida June 1951 in honor of William E Holler.

A card I received from Swapbot from Jenny.

Sent: 24 January 2015   Received: 5 February 2015   Travelled: 12 days

Orlando, Florida

Orlando is nicknamed "The City Beautiful" and its symbol is the fountain at Lake Eola. Orlando is also known as "The Theme Park Capital of the World" and its tourist attractions draw more than 57 million tourists a year, including 4.1 million international guests.The Orlando International Airport (MCO) is the thirteenth busiest airport in the United States and the 29th busiest in the world.
As the most visited American city in 2009,Orlando's famous attractions form the backbone of its tourism industry: Walt Disney World Resort, located approximately 34 km southwest of Downtown Orlando in Lake Buena Vista, opened by the Walt Disney Company in 1971; the Universal Orlando Resort, which consists of the two parks of Universal Studios Florida and Islands of Adventure; City Walk; SeaWorld; Gatorland; and Wet 'n Wild Water Park. With the exception of Walt Disney World, most major attractions are located along International Drive. The city is also one of the busiest American cities for conferences and conventions.
Orlando ranks as the fourth most popular American city based on where people want to live according to a 2009 Pew Research Center study.

Hahaha according to Dayron, "There's nothing else to do

there besides Disney"! Thank you for the shaped card!

Received: 25 June 2014

Manatee

I love manatees! I love Belugas too, I guess I like white creamy animals full of blubber.

Thank you Ginny for this sweet card of the manatees!

Sent:7 October 2013,   Received: 17 October 2013,   Travelled: 10 days

Key West

Southernmost Point

This buoy-shaped landmark, located at the corner of South Steet and Whitehead Street, in Key West, Florida, represents the claimed "Southernmost Point" in the Continental United States - denoting the location to be only 90 miles from Cuba.

Thank you Ginny for this lovely fact card! I love the colourful  card!

Sent: 24 April 2013

South Beach, Florida

The beautiful architecture, colours, palms almost look make-believe.

Haha thanks Dayron for this coconuty view of South Beach,

you haven't convinced me to come visit yet ;p

Sent: 26 September 2012,   Received: 11 October 2012,   Travelled: 15 days

Miami, Florida

An aerial view of the Port of Miami, skyline and the American Airlines Arena in the foreground.

Thanks Dayron for this cool view of your city!

Sent: 26 September 2012,   Received:   5 October 2012,   Travelled: 9 days