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Did you know that the Sunshine State is one of the top retirement destinations in the word? From its great weather, arts and cultural destinations, and beautiful beaches, this state proves an irresistible destination to those looking to relocate before or after retirement. However, one outstanding factor that separates Florida from the rest is the state’s tax friendliness. Take a more in-depth look at the tax breaks and financial benefits here. This is your chance to take full advantage of what Florida has to offer!

NO STATE INCOME TAX

Florida is one of only seven states that have no personal income tax. It’s no wonder residents of highly taxed states like New York find living here so attractive! For those that are still working, Florida is the best…

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Good news for Florida theme park goers and Disney fans, Walt Disney World in Orlando is reopening this weekend to guests. The popular theme park shut its doors in March due to Covid-19. Disney Springs, the outdoor shopping, dining, and entertainment area reopened to guest last month.

This Saturday, July 11th, Disney’s Magic Kingdom and Animal Kingdom will reopen to guests at a limited capacity and social distancing guidelines to help protect guests and their Cast members. Disney’s Epcot and Hollywood Studios will reopen to guests on Wednesday, July 15th.  Earlier this week, Magic Kingdom and Animal Kingdom opened to Annual Passholders.

Walt Disney World is a little over a two-hour drive from Palm Beach County. If you plan on visiting soon here are…

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In a survey conducted earlier this year, more Americans are moving to Florida. The survey was conducted by the moving and storage company U-Haul and it states that Florida has taking over the number one spot of America’s Top Moving Destination.

Texas has been the previous winner for the last four years. The survey stated that Florida has been showing signs of growth for many years and people feel comfortable moving to Florida because they know there are jobs. Florida is also filled with top attractions and theme parks, is a family-friendly state, boating activities, hundreds of golf courses, sunshine, perfect weather, top recreational facilities, and no matter where you live in the state you are never more than an hour away from the beach.

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Governor DeSantis announced on Wednesday that parts of Florida can begin Phase Two of reopening. Governor DeSantis spoke at Universal Studios CityWalk in Orlando. The Governor said that Florida is ready to enter Phase Two of its reopening plan.

The new Phase Two guidelines apply to 64 counties in Florida, Palm Beach County, Broward County and Miami-Dade County are excluded from Phase Two at this time. However, county officials and mayors can submit their own reopening plans to the Governor for consideration.

The new Phase Two guidelines will take effect Friday, June 5th, 2020. New guidelines include:

  • Restaurants may allow bar-top seating with appropriate social distancing
  • Pubs and Bars may operate at 50% capacity inside and full capacity…

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The Florida Keys is now open to visitors starting today, June 1st.  The chain of Florida islands closed more than two months ago to minimize the spread of coronavirus and is now reopen for vacationers and visitors.

Monroe County Emergency Management had previously announced that checkpoints stopped visitors from entering the Florida Keys. During the closure, more than 18,750 cars were turned away because drivers did not provide the proper paperwork that showed they lived or worked in the Florida Keys. The announcement last month stated that hotels and other lodging establishments will be allowed to reopen at 50% capacity beginning today as well.

Businesses in the Florida Keys must implement sanitation stations and follow the American Hotel and…

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Theme parks across the state of Florida have been shut down for months and yesterday, officials from two theme parks met with the Orange County officials to discuss plans for reopening.  Walt Disney World and SeaWorld Orlando are planning to open in the upcoming weeks.

Walt Disney World presented its plans and several new safety measures for park goers and cast members. Disney is requiring that cast members and guests have their temperatures check at the park entrances and wear a mask. Disney is also allowing visitors to make an advanced reservation for park entry to keep the numbers down. There will be no parades, fireworks or any activity that creates a large crowd at Disney World for a while.

Disney plans to reopen Magic Kingdom and Animal…

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Since the beginning of March, travel plans have be changed due to the spread of the pandemic. Florida’s Theme parks are currently closed until further notice for visitors but you can still visit the parks online and take a virtual tour or ride from the comfort of your own home. 

Walt Disney World: Orlando, Florida

Walt Disney World was one of the first theme parks to help encourage social distancing.  While the four major theme parks, Animal Kingdom, Magic Kingdom, Hollywood Studios and Epcot, Disney Springs and Water Parks are closed to visitors, thanks to Google Earth Street View, YouTube and Disney’s website for sharing mostly every ride and incredible firework display in the park. Grab your laptop and search for your favorite ride or show…

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The Florida Department of Agriculture has recently launched a new website earlier this week to help the local farmers and growers during this time. 

The new website is named Keep Florida Growing and announced in their social media page that the website is a portal that provides agriculture related information and food information.  Agriculture is the second largest economic driver in the state and the website was created to help out our local community and our local Florida growers and farmers.

The new one-stop page is aiming to bring Floridians’ and food producers together to buy and sell fresh produce, share state and federal resources and helpful information to keep Florida growing. 

For more information and how you can help, click here to…

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Its that time again to change the clocks ahead one hour and spring ahead. This Sunday, March 8th, Daylight Savings Time officially begins at 2 am.
Here are some interesting facts about Daylight Savings Time that you might not have known.

1. More than a half a century before any country adapted Daylight Savings Time; Benjamin Franklin proposed a similar concept in 1784. Franklin pitched the idea as a money saver but the first official credit for Daylight Savings Time is credited to a Bug Collector in New Zealand in 1895. His idea was banned but two decades later, the concept was adapted by most of the world.

2. World War I pushed Daylight Savings Time into Law. In 1916, Germany was the first country to officially adapt the concept in effort to conserve coal…

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On March 3, 1845, Florida became the nation’s 27th state. Florida, you’re looking pretty great for 175 years old. Here are some fun facts that you may or may not know about our beautiful “Sunshine State”.

  • Florida is known as “the sunshine state” because on average, Florida has 300 days of sunshine per year.
  • Florida is the 3rd most populous state.
  • Florida has more toll roads and bridges than any other state.
  • The Fern Capital of the World is in a small town in Northeast Florida called Pierson. Ferns from farms in Person, FL are shipped worldwide.
  • Britton Hill in the Florida Panhandle is the highest point in Florida at only 345 feet above sea level. Sugarloaf Mountain near Clermont, FL is the highest point in Florida’s peninsula at only…

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