What is Viva Florida 500?

In 2013, Florida will reach a significant milestone, the 500th anniversary of Juan Ponce de León's arrival on Florida's east coast. What makes this anniversary so unique is that Ponce de León's convoy of explorers was the first group of Europeans to document such a landing and give a name to Florida—La Florida.

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New Florida Lottery “Treasure Hunt” Scratch-Off Game

To commemorate the 500th anniversary, the Lottery is launching a new $3 Scratch-Off game, FLORIDA TREASURE HUNT, which will go on sale on January 8, 2013.

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Ponce de León Landed Here! - Jan 12

The Florida Historical Society presents an original courtroom drama in an attempt to settle the on-going dispute where, exactly,...

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