Rainbow Springs History

Henry Flagler was an American capitalist, entrepreneur and industrialist born in Hopewell, New York who founded Standard Oil, an oil refining industry, and bridged and extended his Florida East Coast Railway to Miami in order to make his hotel ventures more accessible. This extension became apparent when Flagler visited St. Augustine, Florida with his second wife viewing it as an endearing location, yet deficient in sufficient resorts and transportation systems. He invested and purchased the Jacksonville, Halifax and St. Augustine railroad which led to the establishment of the Florida East Coast Railway. Flagler saw probable prospect in Florida to be a major tourist attraction. As Flagler’s luxury hotels were expanding and reaching all parts of Florida, the citizens of Florida wanted to acclaim Flagler for building channels, streets, introducing power and water structures/systems and creating a name for Florida. They wished to name the town “Flagler” in honor of him; however he respectfully declined insisting that the town be named Miami- an Indian name originating from the river that the city was established around. Here Flagler opens the Hotel Royal Palm, one of his many hotels stretching over his more than 2 million acres of land owned in Florida. During the next few years of his life, Flagler dedicated himself in emerging and evolving Florida. He conceived the modern Florida that we know of today with most of his infrastructures

When Coney Island opened in 1895, it was the prime example to show how people wanted to spend their free time. Kasson gives the reader an understanding of the evolution of the nature of American entertainment via Coney Island, which was used by the American public as an escape from the ridged societal expectations of moral integrity and long suffering that was imposed upon them by the leading powers during the time. Coney Island represented an act of social rebellion that birthed a dichotomy of how Americans view and use entertainment. We can see even today the different kinds of ways and reasons that people entertain themselves, whether it be a carefree carousal to momentarily distract themselves from the harsh realities of the world, a calm and collected reflection of themselves and what is around them through media and art, or anything in between, it can be argued that Coney Island was the beginning of all that we see today when it comes to American entertainment and even life. The amusement park was given praise from

Trask is able to use logos to prove how tourism has affected the Hawaiian culture. Trask refers to Hawaii as a “She” who “Rubs off” on the visitor with her magical presence. The beauty of Hawaii is used as an escape from “Rawness and violence” for most Americans though, Trask mentions that the land has a “Western sexual sickness” (Trask 1993). “Of course, all this hype is necessary to hide the truth about tourism, the awful exploitative truth that the industry is the major cause of environmental degradation, low wages, land dispossession, and the highest cost of living in the United States” (Trask 1993). Trask says that the areas of Hawaii which were “sacred” to the Hawaiian’s have now been turned into top of the line hotels. The beaches that were once full of fishermen and their nets are used for recreational activities like surfing getting a tan and jet skiing. On most of the beaches owned by resorts, the beaches are reserved for hotel residences only. In the essay, Trask gives the readers logos as to how tourism is changing the land. For example, thirty years ago the ratio of Hawaiians outnumbered the tourist 2:1. Today,

The history of Pensacola cannot be defined by a single image or name but is rather eloquently described in a series of images and historic landmarks, which help shed light on the centuries old city. Deborah J Dunlap author of Historic Photographs of Pensacola Then and Now detailed Pensacola rich history through the juxtaposition of century old photographs with that of their present day counterparts, which displayed the cities growth and transformation from a small naval city to a growing college town. From this picture, laced book readers are able too visually acknowledge the changes and growth of the local area, which is concisely written about in the text. Deborah Dunlap covers the distance of over 100 years and excellently portrays the advancements local

Our welcoming attitudes aren’t a recent analysis, Pensacola has actually just been discovered to be the oldest established European settlement in the United States. Our city has been nicknamed the “City of Five Flags” because of the the five national governments who have ruled over our area at various times. Celebrating the roots of our

Wakulla Springs is a protected Florida State park; however human interference is still a major issue. The spring is often advertised as an outdoors adventure. With that advertisement come outdoor activities like swimming, boat tours, scuba diving, snorkeling, hiking, etc. The outdoor activities contaminant and interrupt the natural environment of the springs. Noise pollution, waste exposure, trash, and runoff are just a few of the human interferences the spring is exposed to. A major problem experienced by the

West Florida is starkly different from the preconceived images most U.S citizens have of Florida which consist of huge beaches filled with foreign tourist, high-class hotels and exotic cars. Instead, West Florida contains a mixture of southern agrarian roots and small tight knit communities that have become hallmarks of the deep souths perception. One such area which exemplifies the deep southern aspects of west Florida is the Cove, a small inlet which is located near the current location of Panama City, FL and bordered on it North eastern, southern and western portions by the Massalina Bayou and the St. Andrews Bay. The Cove is a beautifully slightly reclusive settlement that fostered a very inclusive tight knit community in Florida since its first settlements in the 18th century. Jeannie Cooper time stakingly interviewed and researched numerous families in the area to accumulate a detailed history of the Cove through the eyes of the generational families who resided in the area. These

In this article, the author discusses the beginning of the Cane River National Heritage Area. The article talks about how the different people came together. As time passed, things changed. That area eventually turned into a place of tourism.

Turkel, Stanley. Henry Morrison Flagler: The Man Who Invented Florida. Cornell Hotel and Restaurant Administration Quarterly, April 1998. P76+. Academic OneFile.

When someone says they are visiting Daytona Beach, usually everyone imagines one of two scenarios. Either they are picturing sunny skies and golden sands, or they are imaging the sound of roaring engines as NASCAR drivers fly around corners, driving in circles for hours upon hours. They are the main attractions of the Daytona Beach area, luring millions of tourist from across the country all year round. What many don’t realize though is that Daytona Beach, and Volusia County itself, is also a great center of cultural learning. Across Volusia County you can find museums, art galleries, and pieces of history scattered all over the place.

Undeniably there are thousands of people who live in Orlando, Florida but there is not an abundance of people who were born here (such as me); some have moved here for various reasons: because of the weather and great opportunities that we offer. As a native Floridian, I have seen changes in the community (some good and bad). According to statistics it is considered the 3rd largest city in the world visited by tourist: our major attractions are Universal Orlando Resort, SeaWorld, and Disney World (which employs 50,000 people). Undoubtedly Florida receives a large amount of their income from tourist trade ($973 billion); and depends heavily on these visitors to return year after year to visit the Sunshine State. When people from

One of the topics we have gone over this quarter, is tourism and recreation and the effects they have on a community. When I think of tourism I often think of places like New York City or the monuments in South Dakota.

SPC 2608 INFORMATIVE OUTLINE SPEECH TITLE: Our nation’s oldest city- Saint Augustine, Florida SPECIFIC PURPOSE: To inform my audience about the history and historical sites in Saint Augustine, our nation’s oldest city. THESIS/CENTRAL IDEA:

The Orlando area surprises many people – pleasantly so – with its bevy of options for enjoying the great outdoors and the vibrant presence of lakes and parks. Downtown Orlando has Lake Eola Park as a sparkling showpiece, complete with swans and an iconic cascading fountain. The park is in the middle of downtown, so nine-to-fivers can break away for lunch in the shade. Locals walk or jog around the lake’s circumference (close to a mile), and they get a fantastic view of the skyline as well as exercise. The park is also a venue for the Sunday Farmers Market and cultural events.

A bustling, balmy, and beautiful city, Cape Coral in Florida is the new destination for those looking to leave the rat race of city life while maintaining a sense of modernity with a bustling night life scene. It is nicknamed as the “Waterfront Wonderland” by locale solely as they can rejoice over 400 miles of navigable waterways and beach front. Its existence on the Gulf Coast, with interwoven roomy canals and brims, makes it blossom with recreation opportunities of all kinds.