"Florida is experiencing increased visitor numbers — testament to our amazing tourist product, employees and marketing." - Chris Thompson President & CEO, VISIT FLORIDA

Renowned vacation destination

• 82.3 million visitors in 2010
• A higher-than-average proportion of repeat visitors, many of whom choose to become residents

Fantastic climate

• Average annual temperatures between 60 and 81 degrees Fahrenheit

Outstanding education

• Public school system ranked 5th in the nation by Education Week
• 43 high schools on Newsweek's 2011 list of "America's Best High Schools"

Economic value

• No personal income tax
• Cost of living below that of comparable states with similar growth and in-migration rates

Lifestyle

• 1,350 golf courses
• 2,300 miles of tidal shoreline
• 11,000 miles of rivers, streams and waterways
• 152 state parks
• The world's biggest and best theme parks
• A thriving arts and culture scene
• Unique shopping opportunities
• World-class sporting events

State-of-the-art healthcare

• More than 300 general medical and surgical hospitals
• Florida facilities were ranked: No. 1 in the nation for opthalmology; No. 18 for cancer care; and No. 19 for gastroenterology on U.S. News & World's Report's 2011-12 list of "America's Best Hospitals."

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For additional information about these and the many other reasons for doing business in Florida, visit www.eflorida.com.