01Which Florida beaches have the sunset?
Any beach on the Gulf coast faces west, so the sun goes down into the water the length of that shore.
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How do I get a marriage license in Florida?
Apply together, in person, at any county Clerk of Court, each with a state-issued photo ID, military ID or passport, and know your Social Security numbers and, if either of you was married before, the exact date that marriage ended.
Brevard and Miami-Dade charge $86, or $61 with a premarital course certificate. For Florida residents the license takes effect 3 days after you apply, unless you have both finished a premarital preparation course of at least 4 hours with a provider registered with the clerk; then there is no wait. Couples who do not live in Florida have no wait. The license is good for 60 days.
An ordained minister or other ordained clergy, a judge, a clerk of court, or a Florida notary public may perform the ceremony; the Miami-Dade clerk's office performs ceremonies for $30.
On the beach, the rules belong to the county or city. Volusia County needs a special event permit only for 50 people or more; for fewer, notify Beach Safety, with no fee or insurance. Pinellas County needs a wedding or special event application at least 90 days ahead. Miami Beach needs a special events permit for events on public property. Ask the county or city where the beach is.
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02What is the oldest city in Florida?
St. Augustine, in St. Johns County. Pedro Menendez de Aviles came ashore there on September 8, 1565, and the city describes itself as the oldest continuously occupied settlement of European and African-American origin in the United States.
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03What do I have to do after I move to Florida?
The state starts the clock on the day you establish residency, and two deadlines come first.
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- Florida Statutes, chapter 741 (marriage) ↗ Read October 24, 2026
- Florida Statutes, section 741.04 (issuing the license; waiting period) ↗ Read October 24, 2026
- Brevard County Clerk of Court, apply for a marriage license ↗ Read October 24, 2026
- Miami-Dade Clerk of the Court, marriage licenses ↗ Read October 24, 2026
- Volusia County Beach Safety, special events ↗ Read October 24, 2026
- Pinellas County, special events and weddings ↗ Read October 24, 2026
- City of Miami Beach, special events questions ↗ Read October 24, 2026
More questions like this.
Do I need a permit to carry a gun in Florida?
No. Since July 1, 2023, an adult who meets the state's conditions for a concealed weapon license, among them being 21 or older, may carry a concealed weapon or firearm without the license, but must carry valid identification and show it to an officer who asks, or face a $25 fine.
Where can seniors get help in Florida?
Call the Elder Helpline, 1-800-96-ELDER (1-800-963-5337). Florida's 11 Area Agencies on Aging work as Aging and Disability Resource Centers, the first place to ask about services for older adults and their caregivers; the Department of Elder Affairs lists each one with its phone number.
What benefits do veterans get in Florida?
A veteran with a service-connected total and permanent disability pays no property tax on the homestead, and there are other property tax breaks for veterans, in the answer on them.
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