About Island Wildlife
Dolphins & Manatees
Seeing bottlenose dolphins and manatees can be among the most cherished experiences for Island visitors and residents alike.
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What is Florida's State Capital? Jacksonville, Orlando, Miami, Gainesville, Tallahassee ,Tampa
What is Florida's Nickname? The Orange State, Sunshine State, The Sun Coast State, The Suntan State, The Palm Tree State
State Flower: Orange Blossom
The orange blossom was designated State Flower by Concurrent Resolution Nov. 15, 1909 Legislature. It is one of the most fragrant flowers in Florida. Millions of white flowers perfume the atmosphere throughout Florida during orange blossom time.
State Shell: The Horse Conch
Florida designated the horse conch (Pleuroploca gigantea) the official state shell in 1969. Also known as the giant band shell, the horse conch shell can grow to a length of 24 inches and is native to the marine waters around Florida's barrier islands.
State Mammal: Florida Panther
Also know as Cougar, Puma, Mountain Lion, Panther, or Catamount. Wild Cougars have a life span of about 8 years. There are many subspecies of Cougars, which are an endangered species due to habitat loss and over-hunting by man.
State Freshwater Fish: Bass
The Florida largemouth bass (Micropterus salmoides floridamus) was designated the official state freshwater fish in 1975. This black bass (an elongated sunfish) lives in quiet, vegetation-rich Florida waters and can grow to over 20 inches and over 15lbs.
Florida State Song: Swanee River
Stephen C. Foster, at one time one of America's Best-loved musical storytellers, wrote "The Swanee River (Old Folks at Home)" in 1851. A memorial at White Springs Florida honors Foster, who authored around 200 songs during his musical career.
State of Florida's Official Flag
Florida's official flag was adopted in 1900. Florida's flag has a red cross of St. Andrew on a white field; in the center is the state seal, which depicts a woman scattering flowers, the sun with many rays, palm trees, a sailing steamboat, the land & the water.
State Tree: The Palmetto Palm
Florida designated the sabal palm as the official state tree in 1953. The palm tree, is the emblem of victory, justice and honor. The palm is also known as cabbage palm, palmetto, or cabbage palmetto, is the most widely distributed palm tree in Florida.