Florida

15,982,378 (2000)

 - Density 338.4/sq mi  (130.67/km2)
Ranked 8th in the US  - Median income  $41,171 (36th) Elevation    - Highest point Britton Hill
345 ft  (105 m)  - Mean 98 ft  (30 m)  - Lowest point Atlantic Ocean
0 ft  (0 m) Admission to Union  March 3, 1845 (27th) Governor Charlie Crist (R) Lieutenant Governor Jeff Kottkamp (R) U.S. Senators Bill Nelson (D)
George LeMieux (R) U.S. House delegation 15 Republicans, 10 Democrats (list) Time zones    - Peninsula and "Big Bend" region Eastern: UTC-5/DST-4  - Panhandle Central: UTC-6/DST-5 Abbreviations FL Fla. US-FL Website http://www.myflorida.com

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Florida Rentals Save You Money

Renting a vacation home in Florida can save you up to 50% over staying in a hotel. And that's not even including how much you'll save by not having to eat at restaurants for 3 meals/day. Having the space of a kitchen, dining room, and living room compared to a single small hotel room is a huge value! Life is too short and vacations are too few...trade in that small hotel room for a vacation rental in Florida.

Families Love Florida Vacation Rentals

The beauty of renting a vacation home in Florida is that it saves money *and* works out so much better for the family. The kids get their own bedrooms, and more importantly, bathrooms. There is more space for the family to spread out with a living room and dining room. More privacy, no more noisy hotel room neighbors on the other side of the wall. It's a home away from home, providing a kitchen where you can eat at your own schedule and feed the kids snacks as well as deal with any dietary restrictions you have. Many homes also give you a washer & dryer and have their own pool and allow you to bring your pets. Some are in complexes that have health clubs, cafes, and spas.

And vacation homes in Florida are not just for a couple or small family, they are especially great for family reunions or big groups vacationing together. When you are in a vacation home you are more connected into the local scene where you can get to know the locals better, you also have the chance to get further off the beaten path if that's what you're looking for.

Pet Friendly Vacation Rentals in Florida

Why leave your dog at home? Bring your family pet along on vacation - they deserve a break too! What's better than running along the beach with your dog or curling up in a vacation rental with your kitty culred up with you? Check out all the pet friendly vacation rentals in Florida.

Florida Vacation Rentals for Smokers or Non-Smokers

Are you a smoker? Having problem finding vacation rentals that allow smoking? Don't be left out of a great vacation rental in Florida just because you smoke. Check out all the smoking vacation rentals in Florida. On the other hand, maybe you hate smoke! If that's the case, check out all the smoke-free vacation rentals in Florida.