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FWC officially agrees to change all state documents and references to Gulf of America

Summary by Florida Politics

Since President Donald Trump signed an executive order declaring that the body of water formerly known as the Gulf of Mexico will now be called the Gulf of America, the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) is officially following suit. FWC officials announced that the agency will rename the body of water to Gulf of America “in all Commission materials, documents, and rules set forth” in the state’s official maps, forms, and re…

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Sun Newspapers

Gruters pulls bill renaming Tamiami Trail the 'Gulf of America Trail'

TALLAHASSEE — Sen. Joe Gruters announced Monday he was dropping a bill to rename Tamiami Trail highway to the “Gulf of America Trail.”

6 hours ago·Florida, United States

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WMNF

Florida bill would change the name of Tamiami Trail to 'Gulf of America Trail'

A bill filed in the legislature would change the name of an iconic road with a nearly 100-year history. One historian says a name change might chip away a piece of Florida history. Republican Sarasota Senator Joe Gruters filed SB 1058 to change Tamiami Trail, which runs from Tampa to Miami, to Gulf of America Trail. But James M. Denham, a history professor at Florida Southern College, says a name change may lead to a loss of history. “Wiping o…

17 hours ago

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Minnesota Lawyer

Perspectives Gulf name change recalls Calhoun case here

President Trump's executive order renaming the Gulf of Mexico to Gulf of America draws parallels to Minnesota's Lake Calhoun case and raises questions about naming authority.

23 hours ago

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Florida Politics

FWC officially agrees to change all state documents and references to Gulf of America

2 days ago·Florida, United States

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lakelandgazette.info

Florida bill would change iconic Tamiami Trail to ‘Gulf of America

A Florida senator has filed a bill to change a stretch of U.S. Highway 41 known as the Tamiami Trail to the “Gulf of America Trail.” The bill filed by Sen. Joe Gruter, R-Sarasota, comes following an executive order from President Donald Trump calling for the Gulf to be renamed — at least for those living in the

16 hours ago

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Awful Announcing

Brandon Gaudin stunned to hear 'Gulf of Mexico' on Braves broadcast

The Gulf of Mexico, Gulf of America, whatever you want to call it, we can all agree with Atlanta Braves announcer Brandon Gaudin that it’s the Gulf of something. During the Braves’ 11-1 win over the New York Yankees Sunday afternoon, the team welcomed VP and general manager of its Spring Training facilities, Mike Dunn to the broadcast. Gaudin asked Dunn to sell the audience on visiting the CoolToday Park in North Port, Florida. Brandon Gaudin’s…

19 hours ago

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