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The Hispanic culture has many influences on numerous U.S. cities. The city of Miami, Florida is greatly influenced by the Hispanic culture. Florida, as a whole, underwent great ages of what was called Spanish Periods. These periods greatly shaped Florida into a cultural and well diverse state. In addition, the Hispanic population in Miami has grown rapidly. According to the 1990 census, Hispanics hold the title as the second largest population in Miami. Furthermore the Hispanic culture has also left great influences on things such as food, crafts, architecture, and even in the people’s ways of life. The Spanish Periods were mainly the essential advancements of the Spanish worlds within Florida. Written records about life in Florida began with the arrival of the Spanish explorer and adventurer Juan Ponce de León in 1513. His arrival was believed to be sometime between April 2 and April 8. He called the area la Florida, in honor of “Pascua florida” ("feast of the flowers"), Spain’s Eastertime celebration. After Ponce de Leon’s departure, many Spanish conquistadors entered the lands in hopes of finding treasure. No great treasures awaited the Spanish conquistadors who explored Florida, however, their stories helped in