Living near the water has required understanding its rhythms and their consequences. But for generations, one thing most people on the Gulf Coast have not thought much about was what to call it.

Sarasota, has filed Senate Bill 1058 to rename part of U.S. 41 commonly known as Tamiami Trail to "Gulf of America Trail."

The new legislative session is expected to touch on immigration, home insurance, property taxes, gun ownership and more.

After President Donald Trump endorsed Congressman Byron Donalds for Florida governor, Ron DeSantis leveled criticisms at the president’s choice, and championed someone else: his wife, Casey

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis kicked off the 2024 legislative session with his annual State of the State address.

Gov. Ron DeSantis was the first state official to embrace the new name in an executive order declaring a State of Emergency over a Winter storm last month. That order said the inclement weather was headed to Florida across the “Gulf of America.”

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