If you are a Florida native, born and raised in The Sunshine State, you know these 5 things to be so very true.

{If you are a Floridian as well, let me know any others in the comments!}

1. Florida is not a 90-10 ratio of old people to youth.
In fact, most of the year, Florida is a normally balanced state. Yes, there are areas which have more elderly folk residing there but honestly, it's those (not-so) pesky winters that bring the "snowbirds."

2. You know what a "snowbird" is and how you can identify them.

"Snowbird" is the term for anyone (this term is independent of age) who moves from up north to down south during the cold winter months. Identifying characteristics include but are not limited to: "acting like a tourist," "not being able to drive," "accents." But don't get us wrong, snowbirds bring a lot business to our towns and local businesses. We don't mind their annual arrival!

3.  You know, first-hand, the extreme severity of FSU. vs. UF.

Let me tell you, do not doubt people when they say "house-divided." They mean it. Families will go to different sections at football games if they are truly embodying their team of choice. For many of us, we are die-hard supporters and will do whatever to support our team (even if it means driving separate cars to the game).

4. Winter honestly doesn't exist here. At all. EVER.

I remember the years at my house when my brothers and I were excited because it got below 70 degrees in the winter months. We were still swimming in the pool on Christmas day. This is the reason we gain snowbirds, but also the reason many native Floridians may never see snow!

5. Not all of Florida is made of beaches- despite my deepest wishes.

Okay, listen people, not all of Florida is a beach. {I personally wish it was because being hours from the beach makes it a big hassle to go}. In fact, this is true for the majority of cities in this state. Most are hours from the coast! Yes, coastal areas get a lot of publicity but, not all of Florida is a beach!

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