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Chasing Sunshine: Remarkable People Who Found the American Dream in Florida
Chasing Sunshine Remarkable People Who Found the American Dream in Florida Author:Rick Scott Let the sun shine on fresh starts, second chances, and boundless opportunity. No other place in the world can boast of such breathtaking beaches, fabulous weather, exotic landscape, diverse culture, countless entertainment options, or a favorable business climate--but they're all right here in the Sunshine State. Underneath such a glorious mix ... more »of abundance, Florida offers one thing more: possibility. Anything is possible in the Sunshine State. Stretching from the expeditions of European explorers who first came to La Florida five hundred years ago and winding through the infancy of tourism and rail transportation to today's cutting-edge biotech and entertainment industries, Florida has always been a land for dreams and dreamers--a place of promise and possibilities where people from all walks of life can take root and bloom. As the port of entry for America's first dreamers, Florida has become one of the last American frontiers for anyone with a good idea, the willingness to work, and the courage to try. It's where ordinary people do extraordinary things. Governor Rick Scott personally invites you to take a walk on the sunny side of life in Chasing Sunshine. Inside these pages are the fascinating stories of remarkable Floridians who have shaped--and been shaped by--the Great State of Florida. You'll meet people like George Burgess, the world's foremost shark expert; Gladys Rubio, hurricane chaser; Tramar Dillard, best known by his rap persona, Flo Rida; and Mary Ann Carroll, one of the original Florida Highwaymen artists. These people aren't necessarily rich or famous, and their paths to success have been personal and unpredictable. Still, with perseverance and hard work, these trailblazers grabbed hold of the possibilities before them to make their dreams come true. Compelling, inspirational, and no-nonsense, their stories are true-life tales of living the American Dream--with a Florida twist.« less