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.
Font Size: + -. The City of Palm Bay is located on the east Central Florida coast midway between Jacksonville and Miami, in south Brevard County, adjacent to the Indian River Lagoon which is part of the Intercoastal Waterway. The Kennedy Space Center is 50 miles to the north and Disney World is 65 miles to the west.