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- Nov 07, 2020
Florida Quotes
On growing up, and writing, in the Sunshine State.
This page collects quotes from people describing what it was like to grow up in Florida, including childhoods spent near the Gulf of Mexico in Miami and in a retirement community elsewhere in the state. One quote also calls Florida a great place to set a novel, hinting at its storytelling appeal. Related memories can be found in our Backyard quotes collection.
- Last Updated on May 30, 2021
- Bragging
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- Nov 07, 2020
We ought to be bragging about Florida!
- Land
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- Nov 07, 2020
I turned my home state of Florida into the Land of Xanth.
- Catholic
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- Nov 07, 2020
I went to a Catholic girls' school before we moved to Florida when I was 15.
- Miami
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- Nov 07, 2020
I grew up in Miami, Florida.
- Novel
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- Nov 07, 2020
Florida is a great place to set a novel.
- Never
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- Nov 07, 2020
South Florida, Central Florida, and North Florida could never be mistaken for each other. Each has its quirks and attractions.
- Guy
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- Nov 07, 2020
I am a Florida guy. I don't do cold.
- Nov 07, 2020
Taxes are nice in Florida.
- Pay
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- Nov 07, 2020
Gov. Jeb Bush and the Florida Legislature's strong commitment to increase access to Advanced Placement courses continues to pay off.
- Different
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- Nov 07, 2020
Florida, bro. It's different.
- Playing
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- Nov 07, 2020