“Run for the Orchids” (Florida Derby)
"Run for the Orchids" is the nickname of a horse race, much like the "Run for the Roses" (Kentucky Derby) and the "Run for the Carnations" (Belmont Stakes). The term…
“Scotland has Lochs, but Florida has Keys”
"Loch" (lock) and "key" is sometimes applied to geography. "Florida has keys, but no locks. Scotland has lochs, but no keys. Maybe we should put the two together?" was…
“St. Patrick’s Day is just Cinco de Mayo for gingers living in Florida”
St. Patrick's Day has been compared to Cinco de Mayo. "St. Patrick's Day . . . Cinco de Mayo for gingers" was posted on X/Twitter by Running (Quadruple-Vaxxed) Joke on March 16,…
“Stop complaining about your life. There are literally people living in Florida”
"Stop complaining about your life. There are literally people living in California/Florida/Illinois/New York" is a saying that has been printed on many images. "Stop complaining…
“Summer on Yams, Winter on Yankees” & “Three seasons—orange, vegetable and invalid”
It has been said that there are three seasons in Florida -- "orange, vegetable and invalid." It's also been said that Floridians "live in yams in the summer and Yankees in the…
“The further north you go, the further south you get” (Florida adage)
"The farther/further north you go, the farther/further south(ern) you get" is one of the most popular adages about Florida. Northerners seek the beaches of south Florida, so northern…
“The great thing about Miami is that it’s so close to the United States”
Cuba is a country that is close to the United States. Miami, Florida has so many people from Latin America that it's often joked that "Miami is close to the United States." The joke…
“The state bird is the (construction) crane”
"Crane" can mean a bird or it can mean a machine used in construction. Hawaii grew rapidly in the 1960s and early 1970s that a popular joke was that the state bird was the construction…
“Walmart is like a little piece of Florida in every state”
The state of Florida and the store Walmart both have reputations for some crazy people. "Every Walmart is like a little piece of Florida. lol" was posted on Twitter by One Hawaiian Punch…
“Where did the fortune-teller go on her vacation”/“To Palm Beach.”
Entry in progress -- B.P. Wikipedia: Palm Beach, FloridaThe Town of Palm Beach is an incorporated town in Palm Beach County, Florida, United States. The Intracoastal Waterway separates it from the…
“Where do pianists go for vacation?”/“The Florida Keys.”
The Florida Keys aren't piano keys, but there's a riddle: Q: Where do pianists go for vacation?Q: The Florida Keys. The joke has been cited in print since at least 2005. Wikipedia:…
“Where Shopping Is a Pleasure” (Publix)
Publix markets began in Winter Haven, Florida in 1930. The slogan "Where Shopping is a Pleasure" began in 1950. Publix -- HistoryPublix, a privately-held company operating stores in…
“World’s Largest Outdoor Cocktail Party” (Georgia Bulldogs vs. Florida Gators)
The Georgia Bulldogs football game against the Florida Gators, held at the neutral site of Jacksonville since 1933, has been called "The World's Largest Cocktail Party." In 2005,…
3:05 Cafecito (from 305, the Miami area code)
"305" is the telephone area code of Miami (South Florida), and on March 5th (3/05), "305 Day" is celebrated -- especially at 3:05 p.m. "305 Miami's Areacode" was…
305 Day (from 305, the Miami area code)
"305" is the telephone area code of Miami (South Florida), and on March 5th (3/05), "305 Day" is celebrated -- especially at 3:05 p.m. "305 Miami's Areacode" was…
American Riviera
Both California and Florida have claimed the title of "American Riviera" from as far back as the 1890s. 7 November 1892, Los Angeles Times, pg. 9:SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA.(...)THE AMERICAN…
Capital of Latin America (Miami nickname)
The city of Miami, Florida, has been nicknamed the "capital of Latin America." The source of the nickname is usually credited to Ecuadorian President-elect Jaime Roldós Aguilera…
Cigar City (Tampa nickname)
"Cigar City" is still a nickname of the city of Tampa, but its cigar days ended in 1959 when Fidel Castro took power and trade with Cuba halted. Cuba sent its tobacco to both Tampa and…
Cuban Hamburger (Frita)
A "Cuban hamburger" that's served in Florida might look like a hamburger covered with shoestring potatoes, spiced with paprika and onion, and topped with mojito sauce. The…
Cuban Sandwich; Medianoche Sandwich
Cuban sandwiches and medianoche (midnight) sandwiches are popular in Cuban communities in Florida. The long list of the names of sandwiches served on long rolls includes blimpie, bomber, Dagwood,…