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.
My parents moved to Florida when I was 12, and my backyard was the Gulf of Mexico.
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About Quotes
I was named Beekeeper of the Year by the Florida State Beekeeping Association.
Association Quotes
South Florida, Central Florida, and North Florida could never be mistaken for each other. Each has its quirks and attractions.
Baby Quotes
Gov. Jeb Bush and the Florida Legislature's strong commitment to increase access to Advanced Placement courses continues to pay off.
In 1969, I was playing guitar in several rock bands that toured central Florida.
Coming into Alabama from Florida, they all accepted me, they all loved me and all supported me.
Backyard Quotes
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Together these quotes paint Florida as both a real childhood setting and a place that inspires fiction. For more personal reflections, see our About quotes page.
