When Florida Trend published its first issue in 1958, the state's population was less than 5 million, the state sales tax was 3% and Fulgencio Batista still ran Cuba.
In this section, we look back at a half-century of changes and look ahead to challenges Florida will face over the next 50 years.
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Small Screen Florida: 50 Years of TV Explore TV shows from "Sea Hunt" to "CSI: Miami" that were filmed here in the Sunshine State with this interactive map. See video clips and vote for your favorite, too. »Go to the feature
