Life and politics from the Sunshine State's best city

Tag archive

athletes

Florida is the Land of the Baller, according to new study

in Apolitical/Top Headlines by

Remember in elementary school how almost every little boy wanted to be a professional football or baseball player? Well, they’re in the right place. According to an analysis of job data, Florida has a disproportionate percentage of professional and comptetitve athletes compared to the national average. So, if your kid is jonesing to be an NBA baller, don’t move out of the Sunshine State. Florida is home to 3,860 athletes and sports competitors. That’s 4.9 times the national average. Apparently…

Keep Reading

Go to Top