Welcome to the Sunshine State! With sandy beaches, exciting attractions, unique cities and hundreds of Florida apartments for rent, this state is full of a lifetime of things to experience.

Major metro areas such as Tampa, Miami, Orlando, Jacksonville, Fort Lauderdale and Tallahassee can be found in all parts of the state. For the outdoors lover, Orlando offers numerous lakes for fishing, boating and swimming along with major attractions that draw people from all across the world. Or, find a Florida apartment in Miami or Fort Lauderdale and enjoy the tropical weather, arts and culture of south Florida. Tampa Bay and Fort Myers offer beautiful views of the Gulf Coast while the Florida panhandle provides residents and visitors with sandy beaches and emerald waves.

Several major academic institutions can be found all across the state which may be the very reason you are searching for an apartment in Florida. The University of Florida and Florida State University are located in the northern portion of the state while Rollin's College can be found in the Orlando area. Miami Dade Community College, Nova Southeastern, Florida International University, and the University of Miami are housed in southern Florida. The University of Tampa and University of South Florida provide education opportunities on the west coast.

Finding attractions near your Florida apartment isn't hard to do. Theme parks such as Walt Disney World, Universal Studios and Busch Gardens will bring out the kid in you while Coco Beach and the John F. Kennedy Space Center will take you to a world beyond your Florida home. The Daytona Speedway offers the thrill and excitement of a race, while shopping and entertainment centers found in all regions of the state offer a place for fun and socialization.

Living in a Florida apartment wouldn't be complete without experiencing the natural beauty and wonders of the state. The Everglades offer residents of south Florida an opportunity to observe the natural wildlife and foliage of the area while the Apalachicola National Forest outside of Tallahassee offers residents on the north end of the state a place to enjoy the outdoors. And, of course, no matter where you live in Florida, the beach is never out of reach. Surrounded by the Atlantic Ocean and the Gulf of Mexico, residents of Florida apartments can enjoy sunshine, balmy breezes and pristine beaches during their free time.

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