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Florida is a state located in the southeastern United States. Most of
the state is a large peninsula with the Gulf of Mexico on its west and the Atlantic
Ocean on its east. It has a warm and humid subtropical climate. The capital is
Tallahassee
and the largest city is Jacksonville.
Florida's economy relies heavily on tourism. Tourism makes up the largest sector
of the state economy. Warm weather and hundreds of miles of beach attract about
60 million visitors to the state every year. Amusement parks, especially in the
Orlando area, make up a significant portion of tourism; the huge Walt Disney World
Resort consists of four theme parks and more than 20 hotels in Lake Buena Vista,
and together with Universal Orlando Resort, Busch Gardens, SeaWorld, and other
major parks drives state tourism. The Florida Keys and Daytona Beach are also
tourism centers.
Florida's nickname is the "Sunshine State," but severe weather is a common
occurrence in the state. Central Florida is known as the lightning capital of
the United States, as it experiences more lightning strikes than anywhere else
in the country. Florida has the highest average precipitation of any state, in
large part because afternoon thunderstorms are common in most of the state
from late spring until early autumn.
Florida Gay Issues:
Gay Marriage
1997– Anti-same-sex marriage statute banned marriage and any other forms of
partnership recognition for same-sex couples
Domestic Violence
Has domestic violence laws that are gender neutral but apply to only household members
Sodomy Laws
(Misdemeanor) Maximum Penalty: 60 Days & $500.00 Fine
Anti-Gay Parenting
Laws prohibiting adoption (prohibits adoption by "homosexuals")
Second-Parent Adoption For Gays And Lesbians
It is unclear whether the state adoption law permits second-parent adoptions.
Sexually Oriented Hate Crimes
Has hate crime laws that include crimes based in sexual orientation
Some Florida Cities:
Boca Raton - Boynton Beach - Cape Canaveral - Clearwater - Cocoa Beach - Coconut Creek
Coral Springs - Daytona Beach - Dunedin - Flagler Beach - Fort Lauderdale - Fort Myers
Kissimmee - Lake Park - Lake Worth - Longboat Key - Marco Island - Melbourne - Miami
Naples - New Smyrna Beach - Ocala - Orlando - Palm Beach - Palm Coast - Panama City Beach
Pensacola - Pigeon Key - Plant City - Port Orange - St. Augustine - St. Petersburg
Sarasota - Tallahassee - Tampa - Tarpon Springs - Titusville - Vero Beach - Winter Garden |
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