Hi All. I live in Lakeland, Fl (outside Tampa) on 5 acres in the country with a creek in the back. I keep 2 acres of that wild...dont mow, dont cut, hardly even go back there to that corner. I keep the 2 acres wild to give the critters in that neck of the woods somewhere to hang out. i've seen foxes, possums, racoons, owl, hawks, woodpeckers...you name it (well short of a couger anyway) I've seen it in my yard. So...as for beekeeping, i've always been intrested but haven't gotten around to it so I'm looking into it to start the process. Thanks everyone for the much needed info. Really looking forward to my first sting!! (not!)