The Florida Aquarium experienced its highest attendance in its 27-year history with nearly 925,000 guests visiting in 2022. The achievement can be attributed to the aquarium's investment of millions of dollars in new exhibits and guest experiences. Roger Germann, the aquarium's president and CEO, expressed gratitude to the community, members, and tourists for their support, acknowledging that the Florida Aquarium's conservation efforts, including saving sea turtles and restoring coral reefs, would not be possible without them. In 2022, the aquarium introduced new features such as the revamped Shorelines Gallery, the widely accessible guided underwater walking tour called SeaTrek, and the Tampa General Hospital Animal Health Care Center, whi...
Miami, Florida boasts an interesting piece of trivia - the city is home to the very first Burger King restaurant. Originally known as Insta-Burger King and founded in Jacksonville, Florida in 1953, the company underwent a name change after being acquired in 1954. Not long after, the first Burger King franchise restaurant opened in Miami, where the company continues to be headquartered in Miami-Dade County.