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Land area in southern Florida over 4,300 square miles large (3 times the size of Rhode Island). Home to the famous Florida prairies, dotted with swamps, lakes, and hammocks. Over 300 species of birds live here, along with 43 species of mosquitoes (13 biting species). Biome is Tropical Grassland, with hot humid summers, and mild humid winters. Spectacular thunderstorms sweep over the area from spring to fall due to the convergence of Gulf of Mexico and Atlantic Ocean air masses over interior Florida. Very few towns exist within the Everglades, including Ochopee (home to world's smallest post office), Flamingo, Miccosukee Indian Reserve, Belle Glade, South Bay, Goodland, Everglades City, and Chockoloskee to name the major ones. Hurricanes ravage the area every decade or less, and are responsible for the demise of the Okeechobee south shore development boom of the early 20th century. A beautiful area for it's wild life, land, Indian culture, ghost towns, and erratic weather.
"The Florida Everglades is one of the most unique areas in the United States, as it is the only tropical grassland in the country with a wide array of animals and land forms."
by ConfederateFlorida September 23, 2009
Apr 27 Word of the Day
A horoscope so bad that it strikes fear into the heart of the reader, rendering them unable take action or make a decision on anything or to even leave the house. This is caused by a paralyzing fear that those actions or decisions may cause the predictions to come true.
After reading "There is a lot of uncertainty around financial transactions and investments right now, and the wrong decision could result in dire consequences" in his daily Horrorscope, Edward climbed back into bed, pulled the sheets over his head and remained there for the rest of the day.
Edward only had enough gas in his car to get to the gas station but was not sure if he had enough money in his account to pay for gas. His cell phone service had been cut off because his payments were in arrears, and since the only way he could be sure he had enough money (to pay for gas) would be to call the bank, he felt it best to hide in bed and hope his horoscope for tomorrow was more positive.
Edward only had enough gas in his car to get to the gas station but was not sure if he had enough money in his account to pay for gas. His cell phone service had been cut off because his payments were in arrears, and since the only way he could be sure he had enough money (to pay for gas) would be to call the bank, he felt it best to hide in bed and hope his horoscope for tomorrow was more positive.
by Edward Albee Deavers April 28, 2011