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Intro
- Atarah (nickname “Onz”)
- Born to Caribbean parents
- Grew up in New York
Basics about your state
- Associated with “The Sunshine State”
- A lot of people come to retire because the weather is generally good
- Disney
- Beaches
- Hurricanes
Tell me something unique about your state
- So it can rain in one spot and not in another spot
Tell me something unique about the people
- There are a lot of memes about people in Florida
- People aren’t really scared of natural disasters
- Risk-takers – Some people chase alligators
- They are “country” – People walk around barefoot*
Tell me about your favorite food
- Florida //
  - They like to do bbq and cookouts
  - Fourth of July is quite big in Florida
  - Most Florida get-togethers have hot dogs or burgers
  - Fresh lemonade and oranges
- Personal //
  - Vegetarian hot dog
Tell me how long you lived there
- About 20 years
Tell me about the scenery
- Lots of beaches
- Orange trees and palm trees
3 Must see places
- Farmer’s Markets (Lake Eola) // Orlando, FL // Pop-up stores where you can have a wide array there.
- A beach // Siesta Keys has beautiful and soft sand
- A food truck // “Jacked up Tacos” Food Truck / Google “food truck Orlando”- Go to “I Drive” section of (International Drive)
- Daisain Eats // A Caribbean inspired vegan restaurant
Final thoughts/advice
- Floridians have southern hospitality – they smile a lot and greet people (in general)
- Check the weather and always pack for hot and rainy weather // The weather changes all the time
- Bring your allergy medicine – The pollen is very bad in Florida
- Come with an open mind
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