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The name Punta Gorda, which means, "fat point" when translated from Spanish. The moniker was given to the city because a broad part of the land in Punta Gorda, Florida juts into Charlotte Harbor. |
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In 1878, a storm forced the Spanish ship "Providencia" to founder, scattering its cargo of coconuts. Coastal residents planted the coconuts in hopes of making money from the harvest, and a forest of trees sprang up, giving the West Palm Beach and Boca Raton area a distinctive appearance. |
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Greater Miami, Florida is the only metropolitan area in the United States whose borders encompass two national parks. You can hike through pristine Everglades National Park or ride on glass-bottom boats across Biscayne National Park. |
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