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Introduction
Soft, sunny beaches, luxurious hotels, a paradise of exotic wildlife, azure water beckoning lovers of deep-sea fishing - many experiences are available in Florida, all of which have made this state a Garden of Eden in the twentieth century. Yet less than 60 years ago, this part of America was almost unknown outside the United States. The rest of the world began to take an interest in 'the Sunshine State' only at the beginning of the Space Age, when the first American rockets took off from Cape Canaveral. But for many Americans from the northern states, the dream of Florida had always been there, as a goal at the end of their working life, the promise of a serene and quiet retirement in the warm southern sun, soothed by the ocean breezes.
The resourceful American spirit, and the people's firm sense of business and high professionalism, have changed this part of the country, adapting it to the wishes of its guests, creating an environment perfectly suited to relaxation. At present, Florida is the result of gigantic economic operations, which emphasize the deep contrasts between the more or less recent tourist attractions and the wilder aspects of the natural countryside. This includes such unique features as the wide