#FloridaRocks: Your Photos of the Sunshine State

Lazy days on the water, rainbows and the Hernando DeSoto Heritage Parade in Bradenton are just a few of the things that make Florida an awesome place to live and visit.

That’s Patch reader Tracy Hanson’s take on why #FloridaRocks. Hanson recently shared photos taken around the Bradenton area and on Anna Maria Island to illustrate why the Sunshine State is so special.

Hanson is just one of many Patch readers to have submitted photos for our ongoing series meant to illustrate the reasons why #FloridaRocks. Be sure to check out Tracy Moore’s work by visiting this story. Michelle Holland’s work can be found here. To view the great pictures taken around the state by Melinda Gibbs, check out this story. Jennie Drew’s Florida scenes can be viewed here. Kristina Sinewe also shared some incredible shots taken in Pinellas County. Check out more great outdoor scenes in the Sarasota area and from around the state courtesy of Brenda Reamy.

Have photos that show just how awesome Florida is? Email Sherri.Lonon@patch.com with the images, permission to publish and descriptions on where they were taken and they just might appear on Patch.com. Be sure to write “#FloridaRocks” in the subject line to make your great work stand out!

Photos by Tracy Hanson