Florida Jobs

Florida Jobs - Tourism makes up the largest sector of Florida's economy. Warm weather and long beaches attract about 60 million visitors to Florida every year.

Amusement parks, especially in the Orlando area, make up a significant portion of tourism. The Walt Disney World Resort is the largest vacation resort in the world, consisting of four theme parks and more than 20 hotels in Lake Buena Vista, Florida; it, and Universal Orlando Resort, Busch Gardens, SeaWorld, and other major parks drive state tourism.

Agriculture: Citrus fruit, especially oranges, are a major part of the economy, and Florida produces the majority of citrus fruit grown in the U.S. Other products include sugarcane and celery. The Everglades Agricultural Area is a major center for agriculture. The environmental impact of agriculture - especially water pollution - is a major issue in Florida today.

The Port of Miami, the largest container port in Florida, as well as the "Cruise Capital of the World" and "Cargo Gateway of the Americas".

The NASA Merritt Island launch sites on Cape Canaveral (Kennedy Space Center) has attracted a sizable aerospace industry.