Bill to rename Tamiami Trail to Gulf of America Trail dropped

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The bill that would have renamed Tamiami Trail to Gulf of America Trail has been dropped.

State senator Joe Gruters, who represents parts of Sarasota and Charlotte counties, filed the bill, but he has since pulled it.

We have reached out to his office to learn why he changed his mind.

He responded with a statement that said, “After receiving community feedback, I removed the GOAT road rename portion of the bill to avoid an unnecessary distraction of my own making. I have important and challenging work ahead on bills that will allow me to fight for our community, and I want everyone united behind me on those efforts.”

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