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Florida's business leaders consider its livability to be one of the state's biggest assets. In fact, for the fourth year in a row, Florida is the state where most people would like to live. A recent Harris Poll asked a cross-section of U.S. adults which state they would choose to live in, if they could live in any state other than the state they live in now. Florida has topped the list as the most popular state to live in every year since Harris began asking the question in 1997.

Florida's popularity is not a surprise. With year-round sunshine, Florida offers a spectrum of activities for individuals and families that simply can't be found anywhere else. Florida's climate encourages a healthier, more active lifestyle, with sunshine, fresh air, clean water, and an abundance of open spaces adding to its appeal.

Florida's average annual temperature ranges from 68 degrees in northern parts of the state to 76 degrees in South Florida.

Florida has 1,350 miles of coastline, far more than any other state in the continental U.S.

With a multitude of white sand beaches, world class theme parks, over 1,000 golf courses, as well as thousands of lakes, state parks and recreation areas, Florida is the first choice for active people. But for those who would rather watch than participate, there's auto racing, professional football, basketball and hockey, major league baseball and professional golf and tennis tournaments.

Florida also features some of the oldest historical sites in the country, including St. Augustine, America's oldest city, as well as multitalented artistic communities that include international festivals, steady streams of well known entertainers, Broadway theater, professional symphonies, ballet companies and distinctive galleries and museums the Salvador Dali Museum and the Morse Museum which houses the largest collection of works by Louis Comfort Tiffany anywhere in the world. The myriad cultural amenities of Florida mirror the diversity of the state.

Floridians also enjoy health care services and specialized medical care that rivals any area in the nation, a low cost of living, affordable housing and no personal state income tax.