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Seasonal Weather
The year-round average temperature is 74.1 degrees. In the summer months, the average temperature is 81 degrees, sometimes reaching the mid-90s, but rarely reaching 100 degrees. This time of year is very humid.

In the winter months, the temperatures are in the 70's during the day, and the 40's in the evening hours. Rainfall averages about 50 inches per year, most of which occurs during the late summer afternoons, cooling the day for a nice summer evening.

Hurricane Watchfulness
The hurricane season starts in June and continues through November,. Warnings and advice are provided by the medial and local authorities. The watches and warnings precede any hurricane by several days, so ample time is available to prepare. Many residents have never experienced a hurricane, but it is important to be prepared.

Respect Wildlife
There are state laws and county regulations to protect our native flora and fauna. Be sure you and your family are aware of such laws.

There are some local species which should be avoided. Alligators, unless provoked, rarely attack humans. Nevertheless, there have even deaths and serious injuries from alligator/human encounters. They may appear to be slow of foot on land, but over a short distance, they can outrun a man. It is illegal to feed alligators or to poach their eggs.

Snakes are also best lift alone. There are some poisonous snakes in Florida - the rattlesnake, water moccasin (also known as the cottonmouth), and the coral snake. Bites are treatable, but getting treatment is an important factor.

Florida Facts

• State Tree: Sabal Palm
• State Flower: Orange Blossom
• State Shell: Horse Conch or Giant Band Shell
• State Gem: Agatized Coral
• State Nickname: Sunshine
• State Song: "Old Folks at Home" by Stephen Foster
• State Animal: Florida Panther
• State Bird: Mockingbird
• State Mammals: Manatee (freshwater) and Dolphin (saltwater)
• State Fish: Largemouth Bass (freshwater) and Atlantic Sailfish (saltwater)