Florida, the Sunshine State

Surprisingly enough, the Sunshine State is not the official state motto of Florida, but it is by no doubt the most widely known unofficial one. However, Sunshine State is no misnomer. In the winter months of January and February, daytime temperature averages are in the high 60s Fahrenheit (low 20s Celsius) but reach an average of 90 (32 C) during the hottest months of July and August. The temperate conditions and plethora of outdoor activities available are precisely what attracts both tourists and snow-birds alike. Although snow-birds only spend the winter months in this balmy state, arriving from cold northern states, Canada and Europe, one thousand people move permanently to Florida every day! Read the full post…