Florida :: From Rear-View Mirror Melancholy to Unexpectedly Comfortable

Florida is a land of surprising contrasts. There’s the beaches that draw tourists from around the world, swamps and alligators, of course, but there’s also desert-like sections, cattle ranches and a diverse offering of flora and fauna. There’s people pushing against the norms with the passion of youth, and a whole lot of folks working on their end game. There’s the flash and glamour of Miami and the laid-back, slower lifestyles of the Gulf Coast. Everywhere there is polarity.