Learning About the Florida State Symbols While Living at Our Apartments Near the Villages, FL

Official state symbols represent the cultural heritage and natural treasures of each state in the United States. There are numerous types of symbols, ranging from animals to flowers to food. While most of us probably can recognize the state flag of Florida, there are numerous other state symbols that have been identified because of their significance to Florida, past and present.

Below is a sampling of the official state symbols of Florida:

• State reptile – Alligator

• State bird – Mockingbird

• State animal – Florida panther

• State marine mammal – Manatee

• State saltwater fish – Sailfish

• State freshwater fish – Largemouth bass

• State flower – Orange blossom

• State tree – Sabal palm

• State shell – Horse conch

• State gem – Moonstone

• State pie – Key lime pie

• State fruit – Orange

If you’d like to learn what other symbols have been recognized as having significance to our beautiful Sunshine State, you can do so easily by clicking this link.

PepperTree apartments near The Villages, Florida, have been carefully designed to convey an atmosphere of luxury and sophistication. Residents get the choice between three professionally designed color schemes in beige, taupe, or grey, and that scheme is reflected throughout the apartment, from the wall color, to the carpeting, to the ceramic tile, right down to the blinds and ceiling fans. In addition, our residents enjoy a variety of excellent amenities, like our social room with billiards and flat-screen TVs, a picturesque clubhouse with seating areas, a sparkling zero-entry community pool, and an air-conditioned full-size indoor basketball court. To learn more, or to schedule a tour of our community, contact us today.