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Sunshine State

American  

noun

  1. Florida (used as a nickname).


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Former race car driver Hurley Haywood is offloading his sprawling Florida mansion for $5.2 million, more than a decade after he retired to the Sunshine State property.

From MarketWatch

The Sunshine State’s job growth was consistently among the highest in the U.S. during the pandemic and the prior decade thanks to low taxes and a pro-business environment.

From The Wall Street Journal

No state saw a bigger drop in domestic migration than the Sunshine State—a decline that looks especially stark compared with a boom during the pandemic.

From The Wall Street Journal

The Sunshine State used to be where all walks of life could afford a place to retire.

From The Wall Street Journal

The experiences of both couples reflect a new reality about the Sunshine State: Its older population is transforming as the state’s costs of living balloon.

From The Wall Street Journal