CP,
I don't know of any requirement that you be a resident of Florida to
start a small business. If you set up your business as a corporation,
however, you must have a registered agent with a Florida street
address.
http://www.floridatrend.com/small_biz_article.asp?aID=50564
If you are not a U.S. citizen, check with the U.S. Internal Revenue
Service (
irs.gov) for any tax implications.
Good luck,
Barbara Miracle
Editor
Florida Small Business