Thus, in 1493, Columbus began a process of swapping Old and New World plants and animals along with stowaway pests, weeds, and germs. As a result, both the Old and New Worlds were changed. Texas historian Alfred W. Crosby called this global enterprise the âColumbian Exchange.â.
Mission Bay in Boca Raton, Florida. Welcome to Mission Bay, a very desirable and well established community located in West Boca Raton. The Mission Bay community is comprised of ten subdivisions. Each subdivision has its own distinct, flavor, charm and appeal.
Bay County, Florida. Bay County is a county in the U.S. state of Florida. As of the 2010 census, the population was 168,852. Its county seat is Panama City. Bay County is included in the Panama City, Florida Metropolitan Statistical Area. The county is best known for its white sand beaches and emerald green water, where large pods of dolphins swim year-round.