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Five Florida Fun Facts

  • June 2026


COURTESY OF SCHOONER WHARF BAR

1. Florida is similar in size to England and Wales combined.

2. Clearwater is the city with the highest rate of lightning strikes per capita in the U.S.

3. In Florida, it is illegal for anyone wearing swimwear to sing in public.

4. Happy Hour begins at 8 am at The Schooner Wharf Bar in Key West.

5. Florida has more golf courses than any other state in the country.