It’s easy to forget how awesome it is to live in Florida. That’s why we found some of your best Instagram shots tagged #WhyILoveOrlando … as a little reminder of how great the Sunshine State really is.

#WhyILoveFlorida: Pool days in NovemberInstagram: indiaroselucia
#WhyILoveFlorida: Seeing an endagered species in its natural habitatInstagram: courtneyamber81
#WhyILoveFlorida: Lunch break coaster ridesInstagram: liliismychicken
#WhyILoveFlorida: Waterfront barsInstagram: MrsMelissaRoth
#WhyILoveFlorida: It’s almost always shorts weatherInstagram: cwxxvii
#WhyILoveFlorida: Pool volleyballInstagram: elena_russian
#WhyILoveFlorida: Tiny lizards!Instagram: averyj7
#WhyILoveFlorida: And tiny frogsInstagram: nataliakcz
#WhyILoveFlorida: Going to Diagon Alley without leaving the stateInstagram: szarpsy
#WhyILoveFlorida: Double rainbowsInstagram: eastcoastkayt20 epic shots of Orlando’s double rainbow
#WhyILoveFlorida: Access to gorgeous natural springsInstagram: eastcoastkayt
#WhyILoveFlorida: The conditions are ripe growing for pineappleInstagram: cordiggity
#WhyILoveFlorida: A backyard full of fresh fruitInstagram: arizaheckard
#WhyILoveFlorida: The crazy lightning stormsInstagram: foxxypaws
#WhyILoveFlorida: Manatees!Instagram: nyocripley
#WhyILoveFlorida: Fantastic views of launchesInstagram: oranclover
#WhyILoveFlorida: Especially nighttime launchesInstagram: nyocripley
#WhyILoveFlorida: Close encounters with wildlifeInstagram: alexisskyedaley
#WhyILoveFlorida: Including the opportunity to feed swansInstagram: jinnyforce
#WhyILoveFlorida: The weatherInstagram: jinnyforce
#WhyILoveFlorida: Seriously, the weatherInstagram: phrystin
#WhyILoveFlorida: Relaxing in some lovely parksInstagram: syates20
#WhyILoveFlorida: Gator interactionInstagram: caylasmeresky
#WhyILoveFlorida: … and random gators crossing the streetInstagram: mandylosbybecker
#WhyILoveFlorida: … and Wonder Woman gatorsInstagram: meijevlan
#WhyILoveFlorida: Beach days enjoying water infused with fruits from your backyardInstagram: thestanekwoman
#WhyILoveFlorida: Ample jet skiing opportunitiesInstagram: nikkiwoodard
#WhyILoveFlorida: The sunsetsInstagram: olenamarkel
#WhyILoveFlorida: No, really, the sunsetsInstagram: cami_hartt
#WhyILoveFlorida: Awesome campingInstagram: jtmcumber
#WhyILoveFlorida: Ocean paddleboardingInstagram: jtmcumber
#WhyILoveFlorida: Random backyard birdsInstagram: mnmnerd
#WhyILoveFlorida: Boating in DecemberInstagram: whitknee21
#WhyILoveFlorida: Boat access to open waterInstagram: cami_hartt
#WhyILoveFlorida: Gorgeous plantsInstagram: jesus_pagan89
#WhyILoveFlorida: Lazy days spent fishingInstagram: piersurfer88
#WhyILoveFlorida: Catching the big oneInstagram: alexisskyedaley
#WhyILoveFlorida: Cotton candy cloudsInstagram: _la_bella_nina_
#WhyILoveFlorida: Seagulls at the beachInstagram: jghpsya