Known as the Sunshine state, Florida is a quintessential tourist hot spot. With beautiful beaches, exotic wildlife, popular sports teams and a whole cast of Disney characters populating the state, Florida is often the destination for rest, relaxation, and retirement. It is also a popular location for college students, who find themselves at many of the state’s great institutions, including Embry-Riddle, Florida State University, Florida Institute of Technology, and the University of Florida.