#FloridaRocks: Your Photos of the Sunshine State

Blue skies, beaches and turtles are some of the things that make Florida a great place to call home.

That’s according to Patch reader Aileen Gocek. She recently shared some of her photos taken around the state to illustrate just why #FloridaRocks. Gocek’s beach photos were taken in Ft. Myers while her close encounter of the animal kind occurred in Land O’ Lakes.

Gocek 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. Bradenton was featured in Tracy Hanson’s shots.

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 Aileen Gocek