Pensacola Beach sign updated to reflect new ‘Gulf of America’ renaming

Pensacola Beach sign updated to reflect new ‘Gulf of America’ renaming

There’s a new look to the historic Pensacola Beach, Florida, sign. The sign no longer says “Gulf of Mexico,” it now reads “Drive East Along Gulf of America.” Escambia County commissioners announced the changes Tuesday. Commissioners said the move comes after President Donald Trump’s executive order earlier this year that changed the name of the gulf. Escambia County is the latest in several counties in the Florida Panhandle to implement the name…

Iconic Pensacola Beach Sign Changes to 'Gulf of America'

Pensacola Beach sign updated to reflect new 'Gulf of America' renaming

There's a new look to the historic pensacola beach sign.The sign no longer says "gulf of mexico" -- it now reads "drive east along gulf of america."county commi

Jimmy Patronis Celebrates After Pensacola Beach Updates Sign to

Florida Congressman Jimmy Patronis celebrated Wednesday after Pensacola Beach updated its sign welcoming travelers to read "Gulf of America" instead of "Gulf of Mexico." "Big shoutout to Pensacola Beach for updating their iconic welcome sign to read “Gulf of America!” Patronis said. This change is in line with @POTUS' Executive Order honoring the spirit of our great nation. Excited that the Emerald Coast is helping Florida lead the way." The cha…

'Gulf of America' replaces 'Gulf of Mexico' on iconic Pensacola Beach sign

A familiar fixture at Pensacola Beach underwent a surprising transformation this week, as local officials unveiled an updated version of the iconic beach sign — replacing the long-standing reference to the “Gulf of Mexico” with the phrase “Drive East Along Gulf of America.” The change, implemented early Tuesday morning, follows a presidential executive order issued earlier this year that formally renamed the Gulf of Mexico as the “Gulf of Americ…