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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.

Quotes by Sylvia Earle

We ought to be bragging about Florida!

Quotes by Rick Scott

I represent Orlando, Florida, the world's number one vacation destination.

Quotes by Ric Keller

I turned my home state of Florida into the Land of Xanth.

Quotes by Piers Anthony

About Quotes

I was named Beekeeper of the Year by the Florida State Beekeeping Association.

Quotes by Peter Fonda

I went to a Catholic girls' school before we moved to Florida when I was 15.

Quotes by Paula Pell

I grew up in a retirement community in Florida.

Quotes by Megan Boone

Florida is a great microcosm of the country.

Quotes by Martha MacCallum

I lived in Florida until I was 22.

Quotes by Laura van den Berg

Association Quotes

I grew up in Miami, Florida.

Quotes by Jorge Masvidal

Florida is a great place to set a novel.

Quotes by John Lutz

South Florida, Central Florida, and North Florida could never be mistaken for each other. Each has its quirks and attractions.

Quotes by Jeff Vandermeer

I am a Florida guy. I don't do cold.

Quotes by J. R. Ramirez

Taxes are nice in Florida.

Quotes by Gary Woodland

Baby Quotes

Gov. Jeb Bush and the Florida Legislature's strong commitment to increase access to Advanced Placement courses continues to pay off.

Quotes by Gaston Caperton

Florida, bro. It's different.

Quotes by Dominic Fike

In 1969, I was playing guitar in several rock bands that toured central Florida.

Quotes by Dickey Betts

Coming into Alabama from Florida, they all accepted me, they all loved me and all supported me.

Quotes by Derrick Henry

I've been going to Florida since I was a baby.

Quotes by Caroline Mulroney

Backyard Quotes

Florida doesn't need an immigration law.

Quotes by Carlos Lopez-Cantera

Frequently Asked Questions

What do these Florida quotes describe?
The quotes describe personal experiences of growing up in Florida, from a childhood near the Gulf of Mexico after a family move at age 12, to being raised in Miami or in a retirement community elsewhere in the state. One quote also comments on Florida's appeal as a setting for fiction.
Why do people search for quotes about Florida?
People look for Florida quotes when they want to reference the state's culture, climate or reputation, or when they are curious how public figures describe growing up there. This page focuses on personal, memory-driven quotes rather than tourism slogans.
Is there a quote about Miami specifically?
Yes, one quote simply states growing up in Miami, Florida, offering a direct personal reference point for readers connected to that city. It sits alongside other quotes describing different parts of the state.
What does the quote about a retirement community add to this page?
That quote describes growing up in a retirement community in Florida, a less common childhood setting that adds variety to how the state is remembered. It shows Florida through a different lens than the more typical coastal or urban descriptions.
Why might Florida be called a great place to set a novel?
One quote makes that claim directly, suggesting the state's landscape, culture and character offer rich material for fiction writers. It reflects Florida's reputation as a backdrop for distinctive, sometimes eccentric, storytelling.

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.