What is the economy like on the Florida panhandle?

I was reading a thread on Topix the other day from people who had come from up north to North Florida. North and South Florida are like two different worlds. North Florida is more Southern, and South Florida is actually the southernmost northern state...

I need to know the legal way to beg for money, i already know the 2 ways being direct and indirect soliciting..and i understand indirect is the only way, but I cannot find how to do this without getting in trouble in the florida statutes.... If anyone...

Are there any shops in the Southeast (West Florida, Alabama panhandle area) that are good for engine swaps? My 1993 Mercedes 190e has been slowly dying sitting in a backyard because I have no time for it, and I thought I found someone who would finish...

I'm looking for vacation ideas. I'm travelling to the Florida panhandle this summer....

I am trying to plan a beach wedding in Florida (panhandle/gulf coast), I have not set a date yet and I'm wondering if there is a way to find out what time of year will be my best bet for good weather and good beach conditions. The ceremony will most...

NOT for Spring Break! :) I have pre-teen kids. I am looking for a nice beach area, preferably in the panhandle area of Florida. thank you!

We've made a last minute decision to head to Florida over Christmas break. We'd like to stay somewhere in the panhandle region since it would be a fairly short drive for us (currently living in Alabama). Any recommendations for a particular beach/city...

I'm on a budget and want to find a place to go camping in the florida panhandle on the Gulf coast near the beach where I can tent camp with a bath house and hopefully electricity ...show more

I looked above the map of Florida, and I also saw some of the lands but light blue water over it. Was Florida much bigger a long time ago, and when?